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Ego of the Week: Sneha Sharma
Health and legal activism are kind of Sneha's thing.
Meet Rahim Khan, the Man Behind Penn’s Friendliest Halal Cart
This Pakistani immigrant serves up chicken over rice with a smile.
Carolyn Gross, from Mise–En-Scène to Mise–En–Place
How one Penn alum’s experience as a cinema studies major led her to the Food Network
Alex Tewfik Talks the Future of Philly’s Food Scene
The 'Philadelphia' magazine food editor breaks down how the COVID–19 pandemic changed the restaurant industry—and what we can expect from its comeback.
Ego of the Week: Alaina Chou
Food photographer. Blogger. Podcaster. She puts all other campus foodies to shame.
State Senator Nikil Saval’s Electoral District: In Food and Photos
Street asked State Sen. Saval what South Philly restaurants matter most to him. The answer lies in tapioca dumplings, enchiladas, and lots of worker solidarity.
Ego of the Week: Max Kanner
This senior conducts independent mental health research for queer youth.
Ego of the Week: Jade Gonzalez
Leader, social advocate, set builder, chef, cat lover—what can't Jade do?
‘Are We There Yet?’: The Pennchants on Pushing Through the Pandemic
Evan Bean, Bauti Gallino, and Jack Vernon Lee take us behind the scenes of the a cappella group’s new studio album.
Ego of the Week: Namrita Narula
This Wharton senior is also a female founder, community activist, and shameless foodie.
Ego of the Week: Rowana Miller
Meet the senior who's writing a novel and founding a nonprofit at the same time.
Here's Why Vagrant Coffee Should Be Your Go–To Café
Learn about West Philly's new coffee shop straight from CEO Josh Dew and Manager Caleb McCurley.
Meet the Penn Grad Representing Penn Students in the State House
Street checks in with State Rep. Rick Krajewski seven months after his first day in office. His biggest lesson on the job? Change takes time.
Making the Case for Virtual School
Penn's 2021 summer classes mark the end of an era of Zoom school. But should the university abandon online courses entirely?
Keeping Up With Mia Giovina
The rising TikTok star talks her journey to producing original music and the release of her new song Time Machine.
Meet Unruly Patchouli, the Philly–Based Artist Who Creates Psychedelic Dreamscapes
The artist celebrates queer and fat bodies through everything from tattoos to earrings—and in doing so celebrates themself.
Chronicling the History of Smokey Joe’s—Penn’s Most Beloved Bar
Owner Paul Ryan shares the history of Smokey Joe's and how it's survived the test of time—as well as a global pandemic.
PURM Is Back—Here's What It Looks Like Now
Penn's beloved undergraduate summer research program is officially up and running—but how has it changed?
Meet Lua Beckman, the Artist Unfazed by Penn's Pre-Professionalism
The rising senior combines her interests in gender and cognitive science through painting to make art that's meaningful to her




















