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(05/01/24 4:00am)
Most films come and go without much notice from the movie going public. Whether because of a bungled release strategy or a lack of thought or skill by the filmmakers, it's rare, especially these days, for a movie to get people talking. Alex Garland’s Civil War doesn’t have that problem. If anything, Civil War has too many people talking.
(04/29/24 4:00am)
Where most park their car, here is housed a selection of cheeses; in place of old storage boxes full of clothing and knick–knacks, here instead is a display of Japanese sweet potatoes, cameo apples, and golden enoki mushrooms. Customers have made it a weekly ritual to visit this disappearing market to fulfill their every grocery need.
(04/26/24 4:00am)
The reveal of Gossip Girl’s identity during the hit 2010s show’s series finale in 2012 was a closing door on paper, an albeit disappointing end to the anonymous figure which tormented Blair Waldorf and teen viewers alike. In real life, the domination of anonymous not–so–social media, however, had only just begun. Within the year of the show’s close, Yik Yak, ASKfm, and Whisper had wriggled their way onto the iPhone 5s of middle and high school students, bringing with them a slew of controversies in schools across the nation.
(04/22/24 4:00am)
In Challengers, Luca Guadagnino, most known for Call Me By Your Name, transforms a simple challenger tennis match, a match close to the lowest level of tournament on a pro tour, into a high–stakes game dripping with adrenaline, sexual tension, and depravity.
(04/22/24 4:00am)
In the vast landscape of modern entertainment, where reality TV and bite–sized content dominate our screens, there's a category of television that stands apart, captivating audiences with its depth, storytelling prowess, and cinematic grandeur. This realm is known as prestige television, a term that has become synonymous with high–quality, immersive storytelling that transcends the ordinary.
(04/12/24 4:00am)
An impatient motorist honks incessantly on Walnut Street. Hundreds peck away at their Macbook keyboards in Van Pelt. A freshman unleashes an ear–splitting scream as “Love Story” starts playing in a frat basement. From its loudest parties to its most solitary corners, Penn’s campus is bursting with sound, not all of it particularly desirable. But escape to the top floor of Fisher Bennett, or the depths of Platt Performing Arts House, and you might hear something unexpected. Entering those halls, the stray notes of instruments being tuned and singers doing warm–ups wash over you. Like the horns of the Angel Gabriel, they announce that you have entered another realm—one alien to the one most of us inhabit. Welcome to the world of Penn musicians.
(04/12/24 4:00am)
There is no other way to describe Kiln Chen (W '24) than “go go go.” She serves as an inspiration to all, tirelessly working to give back to her community and always finding ways to help anyone in need. Through her impressive involvement at clubs at Penn, Kiln has meshed her passions, academic pursuits, Asian American identity, and professional aspirations to work towards fostering a community of happy, confident, and flourishing students.
(04/10/24 5:54am)
Francis Ford Coppola has never been one to play it safe. While some filmmakers are content to grind out a career as a dependable studio–hand, always delivering projects on time and under budget even if that means sacrificing a bit of artistic flair, Coppola has never been one of them. For better or worse, Coppola has rarely, if ever, compromised his inner artist’s vision, which explains how he’s gotten to a place where he was forced to self–finance his dream project titled Megalopolis. In advance of the film’s release sometime this year, I thought it would be a good time to look back at Coppola’s decades–spanning career and all of the highs and lows that have shaped it.
(04/17/24 4:00am)
Displayed on the edge of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, barricades and signs stating “No cop zone” and “Housing Now” made it impossible for passersby to ignore the struggles of unhoused people embroiled in a contentious dispute over the city’s approach to housing. An encampment with around 150 tents set up in a park in the center of Philadelphia lasted up to four months, locked in a battle with the city over housing policy. In tumultuous 2020.
(04/15/24 4:00am)
Imagine that a house has been in your family for multiple generations. Your parents die and you inherit the house, but it’s old and needs a lot of work. The area that you live in is rapidly gentrifying, and you receive a couple of calls from developers asking to buy the house. You refuse and start to fix the house up, an expensive and slow–moving process.
One day, you suddenly get a notice in the mail: A nonprofit has filed a petition to take conservatorship of your home. You look to fight this in court, but as a homeowner it is difficult to qualify for legal aid. Mere months later, the nonprofit wins the case and sells your house. Not only is this intergenerational property lost, but, after the mandated conservator’s fee, plus legal fees and other associated costs, you don’t receive any of the money from the sale. This situation has happened hundreds of times in Philadelphia—all due to a law called Act 135.
(04/08/24 4:00am)
While Penn’s campus is filled with students bemoaning weekly recitation readings or long winded lectures on Dickensian classics, many can recall a time when reading was considered a pastime rather than an obligation. Often, one imagines a child, nestled in a cozy corner, wide–eyed as they crack open a new book. Immersed in a state of literary wonder, the child is transported to realms across the globe as they traverse alongside literature’s most valiant protagonists.
(04/04/24 10:13pm)
Katelyn Candido (C’24) didn’t leave her role of supportive older sister at home. At Penn, she strives to be a helping hand to fellow first–generation and underrepresented students dreaming of careers in medicine. As the proud daughter of a Mexican immigrant, Katelyn channels her upbringing into her classes, friendships, and professional goals. Embodying her grandmother’s selflessness and her mother’s work ethic, Katelyn hopes to overcome the stereotype of "cutthroat" surgeon by bringing humanity and humility into the ER.
(04/03/24 12:34am)
On March 21, survivors, friends, and strangers gathered outside of Houston Hall for the University's annual Take Back The Night march. Not even the remnants of the winter wind could dissuade the dedicated protestors from their mission to be heard. Cries of “take back the night!” filled the air and the ears of passersby with the longing chords of an anthem advocating for change.
(04/03/24 8:08am)
The future of medicine may not lie with new gadgets—it might just be hidden in with ancient plants and mushrooms. Psychedelics have been used for centuries, beginning with Indigenous people in both the Eastern and Western worlds. In the years since then, psilocybin (4–phosphoryloxy–N,N–dimethyltryptamine) and MDMA–ecstasy (methylenedioxymethamphetamine) have found their way to the current forefront of psychedelic medicine. With recent studies and research showing promising results in using such substances in relieving post–traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain, and mental illness, many professionals in the health care field are beginning to take a trip into how tripping can heal their patient’s body and mind.
(03/29/24 2:18am)
“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. From the vibrancy of lion dancing to the innovative frontiers of the VIPER program, Jason's eclectic pursuits underscore a unique blend of cultural heritage, academic rigor, and a keen desire to impact the community positively.
(04/19/24 2:39pm)
When the inaugural Spring Fling was held in 1973, with performers including Zack’s Band, Glass, and The Jesse Clanton Band, students rejoiced at the opportunity to revel in the arrival of spring and the impending end to the academic year.
(03/29/24 4:00am)
You’re probably not very funny.
(04/26/24 12:42am)
Last month I started logging my days through sketches in lieu of my typical sporadically written journal entries. I would say that I’m no Picasso but perhaps Picasso’s style might best describe the disjointed chaos of my drawings—I digress.
(03/29/24 4:00am)
If you know a good amount of Penn students who hail from Philadelphia, chances are high that at least one of them has a parent who works here. Why would anyone want to risk running into their parents on Locust Walk, you may ask? For many, the answer can be found in Penn’s tuition benefits.
(04/19/24 4:00am)
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.