Word on the Street
Significant Others: The Evolutionary Impact of Friendships
How the often–underestimated power of platonic love makes us who we are today.
Premier League Matches and Perfect Daughters
My struggle with meeting my mom’s hopes for a feminine daughter.
Decolonizing My Dress Code
My journey to realizing that my clothes do not define me.
Reconnecting with My Roots
Facing graduation, memories of making applesauce as a child make me wonder if I should give up the city for a rural life.
On Gap Years and Growth
My year off led me to dream up a version of Penn that the school could never live up to.
On Grieving Unevenly During the Pandemic
How the COVID–19 pandemic caused grief for so many yet prevented us from mourning properly.
A Love Letter To My COVID–19 Bubble
Reflecting on the little things that shaped my pandemic year, halfway across the world
Notes From The Anxious Girl Underground
Navigating the anxiety of death and isolation amidst a pandemic
Diary of a Former Pandemic Barista
Working at a coffee shop during COVID–19 helped me find connections to others.
I Tried to Solve Quarantine Loneliness With Hobbies. It Didn't Work.
Gardening, cooking, photography, and writing couldn’t replace the human connection I craved.
How Quarantine Saved My Penn Career
When the pandemic started, I was applying to transfer out of Penn. Now, I’m glad I didn’t.
Searching for School Spirit
My journey to connect with Penn's community
I've Never Had a Serious Relationship—And That's Okay
Before I could have cinematic moments with others, I had to experience them alone.
Going Gray
I spent too much time on my phone. So I took drastic measures.
Adventures of an Adam Sandler Extra
Adam Sandler was filming in Philly—as a lifelong fan, I was determined to meet him.
What They Don’t Tell You About Reporting an Assault at Penn
The system did not fail me, but the community did.
