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Ego
Meet Rahim Khan, the Man Behind Penn’s Friendliest Halal Cart
This Pakistani immigrant serves up chicken over rice with a smile.
by SHEIL DESAI
Ego
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
by JESSA GLASSMAN
Ego
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.
by HANNAH LONSER
Ego
Ego of the Week: Alaina Chou
Food photographer. Blogger. Podcaster. She puts all other campus foodies to shame.
by CHELSEY ZHU
Ego
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.
by BEATRICE FORMAN
Ego
Ego of the Week: Max Kanner
This senior conducts independent mental health research for queer youth.
by MADDIE MULDOON
Ego
Ego of the Week: Jade Gonzalez
Leader, social advocate, set builder, chef, cat lover—what can't Jade do?
by MADDIE MULDOON
Ego
‘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.
by WALDEN GREEN
Ego
Ego of the Week: Namrita Narula
This Wharton senior is also a female founder, community activist, and shameless foodie.
by MADDIE MULDOON
Ego
Ego of the Week: Rowana Miller
Meet the senior who's writing a novel and founding a nonprofit at the same time.
by MADDIE MULDOON
Ego
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.
by MADDIE MULDOON
Focus
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.
by BEATRICE FORMAN
Ego
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?
by JILLIAN LOMBARDI
Ego
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.
by MADDIE MULDOON
Ego
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.
by EMILY WHITE
Ego
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.
by MADDIE MULDOON
Ego
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?
by JILLIAN LOMBARDI
Ego
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
by EMILY WHITE
Ego
Pandemic Relief Supply Has Delivered Over 200 Million Units of PPE—and It's Not Stopping There
Meet Luka Yancopoulos and Will Danon, the masterminds behind the company that's helped frontline organizations in need.
by MADDIE MULDOON
Ego
Meet Audrey and Sophia, Co–Founders of Body Positive UPenn
These rising juniors are cultivating self–love within the Penn community—and learning to accept themselves along the way.
by MADDIE MULDOON
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