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Ego

Ariel Djanikian's Story is an Experiment in Exploration

From a chemistry major to an award–winning author, Djanikian discovered her true calling as a storyteller at Penn. 

by GEMMA LEVY

Ego of the Week: Milan Chand

This senior is opening the door to mental health conversations one smile at a time. 

by PARIN KEERTHI

Ego of the Week: Christine Kong

When it comes to her academic interests, this senior doesn't stop exploring.

by GEMMA LEVY

Penn’s Newest Late–night Fuel

He grew up eating flavored fries back home in the Philippines; now, Lance Tan is bringing his Potato Pit Stop to students across campus.

by SOPHIE BARKAN

Ego of the Week: Isaac Gateno

This jazz musician is composing his own path.

by ELLA SHUSTERMAN

Emily Whitehead’s Back at Penn With a New Story

Emily is best known for overcoming cancer here on campus. Now she's returning to start a new chapter.

by GEMMA LEVY

Kala Hagopian's Concrete Canvas

Street artist Kala Hagopian illustrates her passion for art and the environment, one mural at a time.

by PARIN KEERTHI

Ego of the Week: Will Zong

From computer science to poetry, Will Zong is Penn's Renaissance man.

by LEAH WEINBERGER

Ego of the Week: Sarah Girgis

Sarah Girgis is hungry to address food insecurity in West Philly.

by ELLA SOHN

Ego of the Week: Emily Huynh

Biking from Bloomers to Pottruck, Emily Huynh is always on the go. 

by GEMMA LEVY

Taking Nature Out of Its Casket with Emily Maroni

This advocate for climate–informed burial practices is taking traditional funerals to their graves.

by PARIN KEERTHI

Tina Zhang’s Shining Armor

Meet this trinket–obsessed junior who’s transforming her passion project into a one–of–a–kind jewelry business.  

by SOPHIE BARKAN

Ego of the Week: Mya Gordon

This seasoned senior is forever geared up for a new adventure.

by NORAH RAMI

Ego of the Week: Yoni Perla

From comedy to faith, this Penn senior is always looking for new ways to create community.

by ELLA SOHN

Megan Laubacher Puts the Heart in Healthcare

Inspired by her own medical experiences, this Nursing senior has made it her goal to give back and help others. 

by SOPHIE BARKAN

Jonnell Burke is Only Asking for What She’s Already Due

The television writer sits down to talk about her career, her inspirations, and the WGA strike.

by ISAAC POLLOCK

West Philly Meets Foodtok

Your next favorite Philly Tik Tok chef only owns one cookbook.

by KATE RATNER

There's Nothing Iffy About Iffy Books

Meet the Penn alum reading books and challenging the power at Iffy Books.

by YEEUN YOO

Ellen Yin: Cooking Connection in the Kitchen

 The 2023 Outstanding Restaurateur has found a home in the restaurant business .

by JULES LINGENFELTER

Lorenzo di Bonaventura's Transformation: From Wharton to West Hollywood

 Transformers producer discusses his beginnings at Wharton, that lead him to the business of film. 

by CALEB CRAIN

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