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First Ladies Chillin' On Campus
No Penn alum has ever become President of the United States, but many have visited campus... as have their wives. Hail to the high profile First Ladies.
How to Cope with Valentine's Day
How do you want to cope with Valentine's Day? Defy your singlehood, or rage against the Hallmark Holiday?
Ego of the Week: Isabel Friedman
Street: The show’s tomorrow! How has the buildup to the Vagina Monologues been going? Isabel Friedman: We’re at the end of Vagina Season and this year, we’ve had a lot more events than before.
The Do's and Don'ts of Valentine's Day
Five things to avoid on the national day of love and five ways to successfully feel all the exes and ohs
Top 10 Ways to Survive that Chilly Walk to Class
1. Dress in layers. Don’t be afraid to throw on that ski mask.
Campus Shortcuts to Avoid the Cold
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Ego of the Week: Bhargavi Ammu
This longtime Fisher RA, MERT miracle worker and self–proclaimed Indian grandmother knows how to alternate your spring break, leads Penn’s Dance Arts Council and is a proud member of Oracle.
Top 10 Ways to Distract Yourself in Your Laptop-Free Lecture
So your professor banned laptops—what’s a tired, hungover student to do?
Shit Penn Kids Do, Part Deux
Ego proudly presents an ode to AlliedBarton and Bon Appetit. These beloved Penn personalities work in the dorms, dining halls and other campus establishments, and were eager to share their wildest memories of Quaker debauchery.
Ego of the Week: Jonathon Youshaei
When he's not in charge of the biggest (Feb) club on campus, this quadrilingual, class prez Persian of SAE, Lantern and Sphinx can be found shamelessly noshing at Sweetgreen.
Top 10 Things to Expect Coming Back From Abroad
So you’re back from your world travels to dear old Penn. From Finland to Filthadelphia. Here’s what you’ll face on a daily basis.
Ego Presents: Cover Letters 101
The semester may have just started, but it’s already time to start making moves for your summer plans. Here’s how to master the art of the cover letter, “personally stating” why you’re the one that a potential employer wants for that (allegedly) glamorous NYC internship.
Ego of the Week: Sarah Richter
Though she once dreamt of life as a mermaid, this art history major now spends her time educating the new crop of St. Elmo members, getting snaps at Excelano and counting down the days until graduation, all while strutting her superlative “Street” style.
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE — Top 10 Ways the End of Rush Will Affect the the IndePENNdent
We respect the independence––so here’s what the end of this week means for you!
Ego Interactive: To Keep or Drop Classes
Designed by: Michele Ozer
Ego of the Week: Angel Contrera
When he’s not sinking at Smoke’s, this Skulls Whartonite is a Management 100 TA and co-founder and co-president of ACTION. He’s also co-founded Penn for Immigrant Rights and is a former Quad RA and chair of the Latino Coalition.
Shit Penn Kids Do
We asked our friendly neighbors about the weirdest things Penn kids have done. Inexplicably, the Wawa people had nothing to say.




















