Campus Life
Rahul Sompuram: The Busy Bee Behind Buzz Health
How difficult months in the hospital led Rahul to form a healthcare support network.
Ego of the Week: Dani Lozano
Penn senior Dani Lozano on being her authentic self as a gay Latina woman, studying engineering, and working for Microsoft
Letter from the Editor 02.20.2019
Bad things happen in threes.
My Tumor Derailed My Life, But Helped Me Overcome My Anxiety
Taking time off from Penn forced me to let go of my five year plan
Nominate a Standout Senior for Ego of the Week
Or nominate yourself—we won't judge.
Dr. Jorge Santiago-Aviles and His Passion for Supercapacitors, Gardening, and Living in KCECH
The KCECH faculty director and electrical engineering professor discusses his love for the sciences.
How to Celebrate Presidents Day in Pennsylvania
Party like it's 1732!
Ego of the Week: August Gebhard–Koenigstein
Transfer student August makes the most of his time on campus by pursuing his passions in political science and theater.
Winning Essay: Learning to Feel Beautiful
"I tried to be a “beautiful” girl that cared about how she looked, but I wasn’t ready to see her."
Becoming My Own Prince Charming
"I know I will find someone who loves me because I chose to love myself first."
For J
"I’ve typed up this timeline of my affection, though I do not know its purpose. For reference, I suppose."
Turning Feelings into Friendship
"And I found that you’re way more fun when I’m sharing weird Tinder screenshots and groovy memes with you than you’d be if we were anything more than friends."
We're Not Dating Anymore, But I Still Love Him. Just Differently.
"Sam is the best friend I always wanted and finally have, and I love him."
Microcosm/Macrocosm/Megacosm
It is 8:43 a.m. and we walk to the Wawa in silence.
A Bumble Date That Actually Went Right
"I felt like this may actually be what adult dating was."
Thinking About the Future When You're About to Leave
“What if I turn on the light and you’re not there anymore?”
I No Longer Feel Like I Am a Burden
"He kept me afloat and, more importantly, he kept me alive in a time where I saw not even the smallest value in myself."
My Dad was Deployed in Baghdad. For a While I Didn't Know What that Meant.
"The official flower of the military child is the dandelion—for a reason. It can grow anywhere, adapt to any situation, and most importantly, is almost impossible to destroy."
I (Haven't) Met my Husband at Penn
"I’m still peddling that age-old excuse… no, no I’m just too busy for a relationship."
