Campus Life
Ego
The Art of Illegal Tattoos
Tattoo artist Iza Hu talks about rebellion, family, and temporary art.
by ELLA SOHN
Word on the street
No Sleep, Bus, Club, Another Club...
How to travel—and party like Gaga—responsibly without commodifying whole countries
by GIULIA NOTO LA DIEGA
Ego
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.
by VIKKI XU
Ego
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
by SOPHIE BARKAN
Word on the street
The Hidden Nature of Assault at Penn
There’s a dangerous culture of female assault on Penn’s campus.
by ANONYMOUS
Ego
Open Mics and Tazo Tea
Kelly Writers House provides a respite from the competition on campus.
by NOAH GOLDFISCHER
Ego
Ego of the Week: Cayden Franklin
From Greek life to genetics, this senior knows how to live true to himself.
by NOAH GOLDFISCHER
Letter
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.
by WALDEN GREEN
Ego
Finding Home in the Quad
Ebonish Lamar, the Fisher house director, explores her responsibilities helping first years find their home at Penn.
by ELLA SOHN
Focus
Recalculating the Curriculum
Lou Lozzi is working with Penn to challenge the ways we approach high school STEM education.
by VIKKI XU
Ego
Ego of the Week: Jing Jing Piriyalertsak
This senior has made her mark on campus, one pun at a time.
by SOPHIE BARKAN
Word on the street
Love Me, Detest Me—Just do it on Paper
Even with the advent of texting, you should still be writing letters.
by ALEXANDRA KANAN
Ego
Ego of the Week: Lah’Nasia Shider
No matter where you are, this senior will take the time to help you find your way.
by ELLA SOHN
Ego
Churning Up New Ideas with Mark Wasuwanich
Meet the senior embracing spontaneity as an ice cream entrepreneur and climate change innovator.
by SOPHIE BARKAN
Letter
Letter from the Editor, March 2023
Going on antidepressants completely recalibrated the way I think about college, and it might not be the worst thing if we all became more of a Prozac Nation.
by WALDEN GREEN
Ego
The Many Lives of Anne Duchene
Interest rates are far from the most interesting thing about everyone's favorite ECON 0100 professor.
by ELLA SOHN
Ego
Ego of the Week: Franny Davis
Whether she’s writing Bloomers’ spring show or brewing coffee in Wilcaf, this senior finds community all over campus.
by SOPHIE BARKAN
Word on the street
From Philly to Philly, The Long Way Around
Why staying close to home for college can be both a blessing and a curse.
by ALLYSON NELSON
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