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Penn 10: Sam Friskey
Four years ago, Sam Friskey never predicted she’d become an award–winning playwright and staunch environmentalist. Now, she's both.
Penn 10: Hadassah Raskas
Hadassah’s sage advice for navigating Penn and quarantine: stay true to who you are, practice gratitude, and remember to take a breather.
Penn 10: Catherine de Luna
For Catherine, it's not about what accomplishments she's achieved at Penn. It's about the people.
Penn 10: Chad Vigil
A Penn Band saxophonist reflects on pre–med, halal wings, and community.
Ego of the Week: Annabelle Williams
A final word with Street's former leader
Epidemics, Natural Disasters, and Geopolitics: Professor Mauro Guillén's Pertinent Class on Pandemics
Professor Guillén's 2000–student class addresses the pressing questions of the pandemic.
Surpassing Deadlines: Finnegan Biden's Successful Campaign to Extend Pass/Fail
Motivated by the concerns of her fellow classmates, rising senior Finnegan Biden successfully petitioned Penn's administration to extend grading options
Meet the Co–Founder of the Meraki Collective: Amanda Ngo
This senior is changing how Penn students approach productivity, creativity, and collaboration.
‘Medicine Can Be A Way To Commit Acts Of Kindness’: Humanizing the Medical Field in Philadelphia
Carolyn Chow is a global health leader in Philadelphia—thanks to her multifaceted approach and religious community.
Ego of the Week: Sebastián González
Meet the senior studying astrophysics and advocating for FGLI students
Sophia Velasquez on the Valuable Lessons of the Bartending Industry
Sophia talks about her experiences as a bartender, and the way she plans to pursue this industry in the future.
Penn Through the Eyes of a 21st Century Nomad
Meet David Lampietti, the study abroad student from King's College.
Inside Michael Nevett’s World of All Things Politics
The sophomore discusses his involvement in Penn Dems, March For Our Lives, and the future of Philadelphia politics.
Meet Jazzy Ortega, One of the Students Behind Benny’s Diner
Jazzy tells us about the skills she has gained at Wilcaf, and how the experience paved the way to opening Benny’s Diner.
Meet Devon Inman | Army Veteran Turned Aspiring Restauranteur
The 26–year old junior wants to bring his military experience to the kitchen.
Ego of the Week: Louis Lin
Meet Louis Lin, a tireless advocate for FGLI Asian-American identities and public health in Philly schools
Meet Lauren Tappan: The WALK Magazine's First Black Editor–in–Chief
The Pre–Med–Turned–Communications student tells us how she embraced her passion for fashion and writing.
Ego of the Week: Noa Jett
Meet the Jazz and Grooves director who enjoys photography and is passionate about helping her community
Meet Jeff Zucker, the Student Who is Training Student-Athletes to Save Lives
Jeff tells us about his passion for helping people on and off the tennis court.




















