UPenn: Took Back The Night

Posted on April 27, 2015 On a recent Thursday evening, as the sun started to set on Penn’s college green, students began to gather there in solidarity. The reason: Take Back The Night, a nationwide peaceful protest that focuses on eliminating sexual and domestic violence. A poster making session had been held the night before … Read more

Nina Zhu: Looking Forward

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Nina Zhu When I first began attending courses designated for my degree, listening to professors in windowless, dark buildings, my understanding of engineering did not expand beyond general math and science equations. Throughout my four years at the University of Pennsylvania, I have witnessed the construction and opening of … Read more

Angelo Munafo: Just a Rainy Day in New York? Think Again.

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Angelo Munafo When people think New York City, any number of things may come to mind. For me, New York is synonymous with gray skies and open minds. I’m not sure whether my experience visiting the greatest city on earth has simply been an anomaly, but for whatever reason … Read more

Corey Fader: Peacefulness

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Corey Fader As I walk along the coast of the opposite side of the Earth from home, I recognize the surreal beauty of the world that we live in. I look out into the distance and see nothing but thousands of miles of bright blue ocean water. All I … Read more

Allison Denenberg: Focus

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Allison Denenberg As a Philadelphia native, sometimes I forget to appreciate the beauty of my hometown. When you walk past something all the time, if you’re too distracted by your own thoughts, or if you’re merely in a hurry, it’s easy to ignore your surroundings. However, by taking a … Read more