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Churning Up New Ideas with Mark Wasuwanich

Meet the senior embracing spontaneity as an ice cream entrepreneur and climate change innovator.

by SOPHIE BARKAN

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 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

This Star Physicist is Taking an Extraordinary Approach to Stargazing

Meet the Marshall Scholar and astrophysicist opening the door to disability inclusion in STEM.

by SOPHIE BARKAN

The Horror of Gender: Sof Sears' Stories About Society

Disentangle the complexity of gender and girlhood one horror story at a time.

by VIKKI XU

Ego of the Week: Sahiba Baveja

Amid everything on her senior bucket list, this senior can definitely check off being an involved role model at Penn.

by KATE RATNER

Ego of the Week: Jerry Gao

Between cooking, teaching, and volunteering, this senior brings authenticity and joy to every corner on campus.

by NATALIA CASTILLO

Let’s Talk About Sex with Logan Levkoff

Meet the sexuality and relationships expert who began her career with Street.

by SOPHIE BARKAN

Ego of the Week: Devi Bass

As chair of the Theatre Arts Council, this senior works behind the scenes to bring magic to the stage.

by SOPHIE BARKAN

Bad Sex? Blame Capitalism.

Kristen Ghodsee is revolutionizing our understanding of sex and love. 

by NORAH RAMI

Evelyn Thomson: Redefining Women in Physics

Meet the recently named American Physical Society Fellow with passions beyond the particles that make up our world.

by NORAH RAMI

Ego of the Week: Tommy Christaldi

Between community engagement and performing arts leadership, Tommy finds time to talk up a storm.

by ANJALI KISHORE

Chinatown Activism: Then and Now

This Philly native discusses her work inheriting the mantle of the decades–long struggle to save Chinatown.

by NORAH RAMI

Ego of the Week: Ashwarya Devason

Between hours spent in the research lab, this senior is makes sure to further her passions for empowering first–generation, low–income students and studying feminist theory.

by SOPHIE BARKAN

Penn's Daniel Gillion on Research as a Tool for Storytelling

Meet Dr. Gillion, a Poli Sci professor utilizing interdisciplinary methods to shift racial and ethnic paradigms from within the classroom.

by RIANE LUMER

Ego of the Week: Jack Franklin

Between music, marketing, and making Wharton feel like home, this senior certainly has his plate full.

by ANJALI KISHORE

Meet Maeve Stiles, the Star Athlete Embracing the Unexpected

The president of the Women’s Athletic Association wants you to put yourself first and not take life too seriously.

by SOPHIE BARKAN

Jawa Like Wawa

The newly elected Class of 2026 president shares her hopes of fostering a sense of home at Penn.

by NORAH RAMI

Ego of the Week: Bella Mirro

Meet the senior running a restorative organization, juggling female–led research, and truly taking in all that Philly has to offer.

by RIANE LUMER

Meet Professor John Lapinski, the Man Behind the Decision Desk

Professor Lapinski heads the decision desk at NBC news, and Penn students and faculty make up a pivotal part of his team.

by DEDEEPYA GUTHIKONDA

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