-
Nov 12, 2024 | 
34st.com | Gemma Levy |Talia Shapiro
Every time students walk into Falk Dining Commons in Steinhardt Hall, whether it’s their home away from home or just a quick stop for a chicken wrap, Marti Bates is there, swiping them in with her infectious smile. She’s the heartbeat of the place. But behind that smile is a true Penn story—one that stretches back generations.
-
Oct 11, 2024 | 
34st.com | Gemma Levy
It was the kind of Friday in September that begged for a T–shirt and some friendly conversation—the perfect day to spend an hour in line at Angelo’s Pizzeria. Outside the modest South Philly storefront, the line curled around the block. Strangers, each with their own unique stories, stood side by side, united by a singular purpose: the pursuit of what’s said to be Philly's best cheesesteak.
-
Apr 19, 2024 | 
34st.com | Gemma Levy
Sydney McKeever (C' 27) distinctiveness is immediately apparent: her sharp wit, effortless style, and staggering academic workload. But beneath the surface, her brain itself is equally unique. Sydney's sophomore year of high school she experienced a brain hemorrhage that unveiled a remarkable interconnectivity between her right and left brain hemispheres— a product of her extensive classical musical training from a young age.
-
Mar 28, 2024 | 
34st.com | Gemma Levy
“I remember waking up one day just before this semester started, thinking, 'I should take Japanese.' So, I just signed up, went to class, and I haven't regretted it since,” says Jason Lu (VIPER '24). This senior's spontaneity isn't just limited to his course selections; it's a defining trait that permeates through his diverse interests and activities at Penn.
-
Feb 22, 2024 | 
34st.com | Gemma Levy
"We're trying to grow brains, literal human brains on a chip." It's the kind of idea that's so wild, so out there, you'd expect it from a sci–fi novel rather than a college first year. Yet, Maxx Yung (E ‘27), the self–assured founder of Nanoneuro Systems, makes the audacious seem not just doable but like the next logical step in the evolution of computing.
-
Feb 21, 2024 | 
34st.com | Gemma Levy
"We're trying to grow brains, literal human brains on a chip." It's the kind of idea that's so wild, so out there, you'd expect it from a sci–fi novel rather than a college freshman. Yet, Maxx Young (E ‘27), the self–assured founder of Nanoneuro Systems, makes the audacious seem not just doable but like the next logical step in the evolution of computing.
-
Nov 27, 2023 | 
thedp.com | Gemma Levy
The United Nations recognized the impact of over 20 students at Penn through the Millennium Fellowship, a program that aims to empower young leaders committed to driving sustainable social change. The UN Millennium Fellowship, a semester-long leadership development program, selects students based on merit and commitment to impactful social initiatives aligned with the UN's 17 Development Goals.
-
Nov 16, 2023 | 
34st.com | Gemma Levy
Erika Acosta’s every pursuit unfolds like a series of nesting dolls, each layer revealing a new facet of her vibrant and dynamic personality. At the outermost layer is her role as the Political Chair of the United Minorities Council (UMC), where she ardently advocates for the representation of minority groups on campus. Beyond this, Erika delves into the complex histories and narratives of the Asian American experience as an Asian American Studies minor.
-
Nov 14, 2023 | 
34st.com | Gemma Levy
Ariel Djanikian (C '04) discovered an unlikely alchemy in words. "Reading was an integral part of my life; I couldn't fathom a day without it," she reflects. However, at Penn, Djanikian’s academic pursuits did not start with literature but rather the hard sciences. She has always liked to think big. She embraced the intellectual challenges presented by physics and chemistry, particularly drawn to their broad, philosophical outlook on life, reality, and humanity's place in the universe.
-
Nov 13, 2023 | 
34st.com | Gemma Levy
From swanky wine bars to hole–in–the–wall neighborhood gems, it’s all too easy to lose oneself in the world of the foodie. But there is a certain privilege in the ability to choose and explore cuisine. Even in something as simple as a home–cooked hot meal. The Community Grocer (TCG) seeks to ensure that every person has access to the kind of warm meals worthy of a rave review.
