Word on the Street
Word on the street
Learning from loss: How I dealt with four deaths in one semester
Josh’s death was a swift stab; my Nana’s passing was a slow cut; Nick’s death was a blunt impact; Will’s passing was an explosive force. Each loss brought on its own reflections, its own visceral reactions.
by RYAN LEONE
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Some Notes From Your Econ TA
If you’re going to write a shoutout for your TA referencing a concept you learned in class, make sure you actually understand the concept.
by LEIGH ANN EISENHAUER
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Studying Abroad in the Age of Trump
His reputation and tiny hands reach all over the globe.
by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE
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Penn's Toxic Culture Is Our Responsibility
The environment on campus is ours to shape.
by JACKSON BURKE
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What It's Like to End an Athletic Career
Walking away from something you love is never easy. Here's why.
by MICHELLE PEREIRA
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How I Stay Sober at Penn
Religion and personal preference keeps me away from alcohol
by ALIYA CHAUDHRY
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Sleep Deprivation Won't Cure My Depression
The mental fog rolled over often, shrouding the different lobes of my brain.
by ANONYMOUS
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I'm done hiding my sexuality to fit in.
For years, I have tucked my sexuality behind strands of my thick, blonde hair and the thread of preppy clothing.
by ISABELLA SIMONETTI
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Mental Health is Hard Work
My depression isn’t sexy; it’s hard work and constant effort.
by JAMIE GOBRESKI
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Penn's Enforcement of the New Task Force Policies Is an Insult to Assault Survivors
Penn promised to protect us. It’s time we take the University to task.
by DANI BLUM
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Caught In Between Cultures
Too American to be fully Indian and too Indian to be fully American
by MANJARI GANTI
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An Ocean Apart: Puerto Rico and Penn
"I will never quite feel at home on campus."
by GABY GOITIA
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When You Realized You Loved Me Too Late
On confusing friendship, bad timing, and self–discovery
by ANONYMOUS
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Crossing the Stage
When someone you love graduates, but your joint routines remain.
by CORNELL OVERFIELD
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End the Silence: Sexual Assault Survivors at Penn Share Their Stories.
by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE
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I Am Gender–Fluid, And Yes, It's Confusing For Me Too.
I don’t want to do this.
I stood in front of our middle school locker room door, tugging nervously at my ponytail.
by ANONYMOUS
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In the Summer, We Exist in Limbo.
Accepting that this time in my life has an expiration date enables me to live in it a little more.
by DANI BLUM
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