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(11/06/23 10:00pm)
Whether they’re making a pit stop at Saxby’s in between classes or catching up with friends over lattes, Penn students have made coffee a vital component of their daily routines. From pumpkin spice lattes to toasted croissants, local coffee shops in Philadelphia define cultural trends and influence individuals' daily habits.
(10/04/23 4:00am)
The term “cult classic” can very easily be understood by breaking it up into its two constituent words: Cult and classic. Cult means that a given piece of culture only appeals to a certain group, and that these devotees rarely make up more than a small subset of the overall population. But classic means that for these dedicated few, the piece of culture occupies a very special place.
(10/06/23 4:00am)
It only took Disney ten years to kill Star Wars—Star Wars, one of the most legendary franchises of all time. Imagine telling your eight–year–old self that one day, a new Star Wars TV show would be released every couple of months, and not only would no one care, but the shows would be mocked and reviled. This summer’s release of Ahsoka, the latest Star Wars TV show, demonstrates just how far the once–great franchise has fallen.
(10/02/23 3:00pm)
"I don’t know how Emily does all of that shit." If you talk to any one of Emily Huynh’s (C '24) friends about her, that's a phrase you're bound to hear within the first few minutes of conversation. And after speaking with her for less than an hour, I was wondering the exact same thing.
(09/29/23 12:00pm)
A few inches away from a dumpster in a parking lot sit half a dozen people, their legs hanging over a hole they’ve been digging for the last week. It’s a motley crew. An undergrad student works in sync with a Ph.D. who’s decked out in round glasses and a safari hat to clear away the dirt with brushes and spades. A professor helps an older woman get up after her legs fall asleep while digging in the pit. A mom and her 13–year–old son can hardly contain their excitement when they find a broken glass bottle.
(09/29/23 3:58am)
Emily Maroni is always thinking about death. No, not in an emo sort of way—a profound and curious one. Emily's approach seeks to change perspectives surrounding traditional funerals by advocating for natural burial practices.
(09/29/23 4:03am)
As September draws to a close, an exciting buzz permeates Philly’s air. But it’s not the usual energy: the rowdy Eagles fans are joined by German lager–drinkers and curry–wurst eaters. Wafts of sauerkraut and sizzling bratwurst replace fried onions and skirt steak. As evidenced by the crowds dressed in dirndls and lederhosen, Oktoberfest, one of Germany’s most coveted events, has made its way to Philly.
(09/28/23 7:33pm)
This summer, starting June 5th, just as in eight summers before, the U.K. reality TV show, Love Island, sent numerous single guys and girls to Mallorca, Spain where they would live with each other and work to form romantic connections. As in previous summers, different versions of the show premiered in other countries such as the U.S., France, and Australia. At almost any point during this summer, you could go online and find pages upon pages of discourse surrounding the show, its characters, and its various international spin–offs. And yet, despite Love Island's attempt at recreating its original hype from its first run, the show did not achieve nearly the same results this time around.
(09/27/23 11:00am)
Unlike its predecessor, the latest cinematic fight club features no pink soap, no toxic masculinity, and certainly no rules banning the discussion of fight club. In fact, leaders PJ and Josie are begging you to talk about their fight club, and please, bring all your hot cheerleader friends.
(09/25/23 3:00pm)
Mya Gordon (C ‘24) is emotionally attached to the black squirrel by Houston Hall and the turtles at the BioPond. It makes sense, given the fact that Mya is constantly invested in the community around her—whether she’s volunteering in the West Philly community or going on a spontaneous walk to explore her surroundings. In the midst of sleepless nights applying for grad school, Mya offered us a sneak peek of her past four years at Penn, reminding us to seek joy wherever we go. Before riding away on her baby blue bicycle, Mya tied up her pants with a hair tie so they wouldn’t catch in the gears and headed off on her next adventure.
(09/26/23 10:25pm)
"I think everyone had something that they were really, really drawn to as a kid. For me, that was jewelry,” Tina Zhang (W ‘25) says. Tina’s jewelry–making journey began on her ninth birthday when she ventured over to the crafting section of Walmart and picked out a little case of beads and a pair of pliers. Ever since, Tina has continued to use those same pliers to craft one–of–a–kind necklaces and earrings.
(10/11/23 12:00pm)
Senior year is canonical. You have the senior slide, the cataclysmic breakdown of some friend groups, and the forging of new bonds that feel like they could last forever. A deluge of camaraderie and legally purchased liquor can melt some (but not all) of the grudges powered by the treacherous climb of student leadership and, of course, the toxic gossip train. But for me, senior year mostly means one thing: I’m not the young talent anymore.
(09/22/23 1:00pm)
If you reach into the depths of your brain, back to the fuzzy memories of your 10–year–old self, do you remember your favorite elementary school teacher?
(09/22/23 12:47am)
Street: Is there anything different about this [North American] tour that allowed you to be able to write more?
(09/24/23 11:14pm)
Workplace dramas are no newcomers to our television screens. From medical series like Grey’s Anatomy, to police comedies like Brooklyn 99, it would seem that general audiences like to spend their time after a 9–to–5 watching other people in their own 9–to–5s. It’s no real surprise that a legal drama like Suits, starring Gabriel Macht and Patrick J. Adams, would rack up numbers—but if the show premiered in 2011, why is it suddenly blowing up in 2023?
(09/20/23 4:00am)
For many Penn students—especially those new to campus and University City at large—breaking out of the so–called Penn bubble and exploring the city beyond campus can seem daunting. Philadelphia has become largely safer in recent years, but lingering myths about the city still persist. Beyond that, the plethora of options may be overwhelming, especially without solid recommendations on which places to avoid and which to plan an afternoon around.
(09/20/23 1:12am)
In the heart of the University of Pennsylvania's campus, a towering behemoth stands as a testament to the Penn's commitment to the physical and social health of its students. It’s not the high rises, the Benjamin Franklin statue, or even the LOVE sign. It's a 40–foot rock wall that is bringing students together through problem–solving and introducing the best facets of climbing culture to Penn.
(09/18/23 12:00pm)
There used to be a standard method of viewing television. You’d pick up the remote, turn on the TV, pick a channel, and voila! You’re watching television. It was simple and nice and required minimal thinking. Today, the formula is not so simple. There is watching the show, looking at what people on the Internet are saying about the show, and then, listening to a podcast about it.
(09/20/23 8:20pm)
Sitting on the steps of the St. Elmo's chapter house on Locust Walk, Yoni Perla (C' 24) smiles as he talks about the community he's created during his four years at Penn. Whether he's hosting a dinner at his frat or designing puzzles for people who text him on Shabbat, Yoni is eager to share his culture and faith with those around him and learn from them in return. As someone who "doesn't give a shit about musical comedy", yet is also a leader of Mask and Wig, he is always ready to hang out with friends and bring joy to others. But's not just at his frat or in his clubs. He also volunteers as a companion for people with dementia as part of Penn Alzheimer's Buddies and hopes to continue bringing community and care to the elderly as a doctor after college. You can be sure to spot Yoni on Locust biking past with a big smile on his face.
(09/15/23 12:00pm)
“Because things have changed, and we’re tired of it. More importantly, we’re tired of being lied to.”