Articles by Shoshana Akabas
11/28/12 2:06am
Q&A: Junot Diaz on writing, Yunior and books that make him angry
In an exclusive sit down with the DP, Junot Diaz spoke with reporter Shoshana Akabas on his book characters and the writers who influenced him in college. 11/28/12 1:16am
Junot Diaz puts honest spin on history, the Caribbean and race
Diaz, the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer best known for his novel, “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao,” spoke to an audience of nearly 1,000 Penn students, faculty and Philadelphia residents last night in the Penn Museum’s Harrison Auditorium. 02/26/12 11:51pm
Penn and high schoolers partner to support community farm
Urban Nutrition Initiative partnered with the Penn Gastronomy Club to serve a three-course meal, the proceeds of which will go toward building a new community farm and food resource center at Philadelphia’s Bartram’s Gardens. 01/17/12 12:43am
Occupy movement marches on MLK Day in recognition of wealth inequality
The event, which was organized by the Occupy Philadelphia Labor Working Group, consisted of a rally, a march and inspirational presentations from guest speakers. GALLERY: Penn celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day 10/20/11 1:05am