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Anywhere but Home
Penn’s housing services promise students a “home away from home.” But for some, that promise is broken under the strain of complicated roommate situations and college house policies.
Penn’s Venture Lab Tells a New Story About Entrepreneurship
From innovative architecture to test kitchens and design spaces, Venture Lab redefines the traditional vision of entrepreneurship at Penn—one that welcomes all.
The Comeback Kid
Michael Cogbill’s Philly–focused politics and community organizing landed him a position on the 3rd District ballot to the U.S. House of Representatives—until a legal challenge from an opposing candidate tried to crush his campaign.
A Walk Through The Woodlands with Jane Austen
Jane Austen, ”Bridgerton,” and The Woodlands give us an escape from modernity and a trip into the literary past.
When One Door Closes, Another One Opens
While the COVID–19 pandemic led many restaurants across the city to close, others head in new directions as they navigate an ever–evolving restaurant landscape.
Branching Out with Penn Student Government
PSG advocates on behalf of the student body. But what are the limits of its powers as a constituency of the University?
Living with Long COVID
Two years after the COVID–19 pandemic’s onset, cases are falling and restrictions are being lifted. But for many, symptoms still linger.
Behind the Mask of @pennmemes
Street sat down with the owner of the most known account on campus, and she tells all—except for her name.
Between the Lines of Philly's Radical Reading Scene
For Philadelphia’s radical, queer, and feminist bookstores, the spaces they create extend far beyond their shelves.
Leading with Love
With warmth and care, these grassroots organizations show how their work for social justice is a labor of love.
A Fireable Offense
Despite repeated racist remarks, Amy Wax is still teaching. Where does Penn draw the line between free speech and hate speech?
Sitting for the Anthem, Standing for Justice
After a year of reflection on racial injustice, Penn men’s basketball players return to the court inspired to sit during the national anthem—a choice met with solidarity and controversy.
Planting the Seeds of Food Justice at Penn Farm
How the Penn Park Farm is working to empower students and address campus food insecurity sustainably
Dispatches from Isolation
Confusion. Chaos. Miscommunication. When Penn students test positive for COVID–19, nothing about the isolation process is clear.
A Complicated Ally: Navigating Crises With Student Intervention Services
SIS is designed to help students with immediate needs. But for some students, does the organization's fast action cause more harm than good?
Desegregating the Mind: Slought Questions City Life Through Art
The nonprofit and radical art gallery on 40th and Walnut has been around for 20 years. Why don’t students know about it?
When Women’s Rights Are at Stake, Carol Tracy Takes a Stand
Penn alumna, lecturer, and full–time lawyer talks feminism on campus and the future of women’s rights in the United States.
A Trip Into Psychedelic Medicine
Psychedelics are revolutionizing the health care and wellness industries. Now, they’re at Penn’s doorstep.
A Chance That Doesn’t Come Twice
Meet three International Guest students at Penn, who are participating in a program that offers much more than a taste of an American education.
