Campus Life
Penn 10: Winston Peloso
This Penn senior’s path through academia has been filled with plenty of friction, and he’s forcing us to recalculate our metrics of success.
Penn 10: Benson Gao
From student to teacher and back again, Benson keeps learning and growing every step of the way.
Penn 10: Ashna Yakoob
This Penn senior is finding her voice, one joke at a time.
Penn 10: Ben Moss–Horwitz
This Penn senior does a little bit of everything, all while spreading peace and calm.
Penn 10: Niva Baniya
She struggled in art history, but Niva says that's a cakewalk compared to snagging tickets for the Eras tour.
Penn 10: Lee Schwartz
Lee’s Penn trajectory raises all sorts of questions. Questions like “Who needs calculus, when you can have Cambridge?”
From Plan to Protest: Behind The Scenes of Take Back the Night
Shaking off the debris of the pandemic years, ASAP offers insight to organizing the return of Take Back the Night.
Spring Cleaning with Style
A pair of passionate students brought back a closet sale for peers to share their clothes and creativity.
Stuck at the Starting Line
Engagement photos on Instagram, wedding invitations on the refrigerator, sonograms in your text messages—it just starts and doesn’t stop.
Ego of the Week: Ana Gomez
From concerts to Cannes, this senior redefines the realms of Penn's pre–entertainment scene.
The Art of Illegal Tattoos
Tattoo artist Iza Hu talks about rebellion, family, and temporary art.
No Sleep, Bus, Club, Another Club...
How to travel—and party like Gaga—responsibly without commodifying whole countries
Composing the Future with James Diaz
Ph.D. student James Diaz leans into the avant–garde as he subverts the typical expectations of Western classical music.
Amelia Stoesser Ignites her Inner Spark
As President of Sparks, Penn’s student-run dance company, this pre-med sophomore dances through her busy schedule
The Hidden Nature of Assault at Penn
There’s a dangerous culture of female assault on Penn’s campus.
Open Mics and Tazo Tea
Kelly Writers House provides a respite from the competition on campus.
Ego of the Week: Cayden Franklin
From Greek life to genetics, this senior knows how to live true to himself.
Letter from the Editor, April 2023
Music has the unique power to heighten our experiences in real–time, so when you reach one of life’s season finales, it’s imperative to choose the right soundtrack.
Finding Home in the Quad
Ebonish Lamar, the Fisher house director, explores her responsibilities helping first years find their home at Penn.




















