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Letter from the Editor 04.29.2021

On change, boybands, and seeing the glass half full

by BEATRICE FORMAN

Ego of the Week: Tamsyn Brann

Meet Street’s former editor–in–chief, who doubles as a science writer and dedicated David Bowie stan.

by BEATRICE FORMAN

A Dialogue on Grieving 'Anti–Asian Violence'

Kingsley Song and Sudeep Bhargava, the chair and vice chair of the Asian Pacific Student Coalition, reflect on grieving and the ongoing violence towards the Asian community. 

by SUDEEP BHARGAVA and KINGSLEY SONG

Lying Isn't a Part of My Personality—It's an Escape From It

Growing up means evolving past the desire to live a picturesque story. 

by MEHEK BOPARAI

Places You Can Find Henry Platt: Locust Walk, Counterparts, TikTok, and Soon, All Streaming Platforms

The senior talks about his time at Penn, mental health, and his upcoming debut single.

by LILY SUH

Shrestha Singh Wrote Her Story for 'HuffPost.' Now, She's Telling It to Street

The Penn alumna, spiritual director, storyteller, and therapist–in–training reflects on her viral call to action.

by MADDIE MULDOON

Letter from the Editor 04.22.2021

On burnout, student journalism, and the need for boundaries

by BEATRICE FORMAN

Sitting On a Bench With a Stranger

He was my soulmate—until we met.

by JULIA KAFOZOFF

Attention Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Sigma Eta Pi Has Arrived at Penn

Penn’s first entrepreneurship frat seeks to bring community to our pre–professional culture.

by LILY SUH

Meet Alex Poscente, the Senior Who Formed a Super Squad of Student Consultants During a Pandemic

Alex's startup, Ivy Insights, helps students and companies navigate the business world during the pandemic.

by MADDIE MULDOON

Ego of the Week: Aarushi Pendharkar

Meet the 19–year–old senior graduating with two degrees and an asteroid named after her.

by SARANYA DAS SHARMA

Charmed by Cartoons

My favorite shows are rated TV–Y7.

by RACHEL SWYM

Letter from the Editor 04.08.2021

On self–criticism, unbalanced friendships, and learning to take no bullshit.

by BEATRICE FORMAN

Ego of the Week: Andrew Lam

Meet the chief of MERT who worked to make its services available during the pandemic. 

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA

Not Measuring Up: Fighting Food Shame and Self–Blame During COVID–19

The search for sanity during my first year of college has never felt lonelier. 

by GABRIELLA RAFFETTO

Charmaine Giles on Self–Care and Teaching During a Pandemic

A sixth grade teacher turned school leader, Giles is using hard work and self–compassion to teach her students in quarantine.

by LILY SUH

Letter from the Editor 04.01.2021

On procrastination, self–soothing, and finding comfort in the little things.

by BEATRICE FORMAN

Meet Sciaska Ulysse, a Recipient of the Women of Color at Penn Award

Learn about Sciaska's goal to give back to her community through medicine—as well as her passion for makeup.

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA

I Spent Years Downplaying My Experiences With Anti–Asian Racism. Not Anymore.

A (far from comprehensive) list of times I’ve felt like a foreigner and a caricature

by CHELSEY ZHU

Ego of the Week: Vraj Shroff

Meet the senior who used his background in the Engineering School, the College, and Wharton to create a new social network.

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA

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