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(03/01/22 5:55pm)
"Once upon a time there was a railroad line / Don't ask where, brother, don't ask why / It was the road to Hell / It was hard times"—these seemingly unspirited lyrics are sung in an extremely cheerful, uplifting tone as those singing them clap and dance on the stage. It's a fascinating contradiction.
(02/28/22 8:00pm)
Since their 2006 self–titled debut, Baltimore duo Beach House has gained significant influence as an indie band, while always relying on the same mesmerizing vocals, synths, and distorted acoustics to create their distinct dream–pop sound. Given that, plus the fact that “nobody has any attention span” according to band member Alex Scally, Beach House worried an 18–song album released in four chapters would be far too much. But on their new sprawling and abundant record Once Twice Melody, every song has its place. The double LP is a blend of all of the band’s previous work, combining the drama of Teen Dream and Bloom, the dark edge of Depression Cherry, and the heaviness of 7. The album welcomes the listener into another world that transcends time and etherealizes the mundane. The 84–minute journey into the cosmos acts as a protest against rushing through life in a linear fashion by creating an introspective and surprisingly intimate experience.
(03/01/22 3:22am)
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(03/24/22 5:00pm)
When you think of Reese Witherspoon, chances are you think of her performance as the lovable Elle Woods, the Harvard Law student from the 2001 classic Legally Blonde. In many respects, Witherspoon is nothing like Woods; she never went to Harvard University (she dropped out of Stanford instead), attended law school, or chased a boyfriend across the country to get back together. But Witherspoon shares Woods’ ambition and drive to succeed and make change. For Witherspoon, this change has been found in the entertainment industry with her production company, Hello Sunshine, which sold for about $900 million in August 2021.
(02/28/22 7:07pm)
A lunch period has just ended at a school in Philadelphia, and students pour into class. The room is full of sweaty children, but the other things you would expect from a classroom seem limited: the shelves lay relatively bare, chipped walls surround a muggy environment, and the ceiling is leaking.
(03/01/22 2:28am)
Most of women’s history is hidden in plain sight. From an unmarked painting in the background of your study session to the sidewalk you walk on to class, the souls of women linger throughout Penn. The art across campus tells a chronicle of women’s invention that has become invisible over the years. Explore these ten pieces from Woodland Walk to the Penn’s Women's Center – all either created by female artists and architects or honoring female figures in Philadelphia’s history.
(02/28/22 5:58pm)
I love going to the movie theater—I love queuing up for popcorn before the movie, I love the way audiences unanimously agree to give the screen their undivided attention, and I love hearing the excited murmurs before the lights dim. At the same time, there is something equally special about viewing a movie or TV show within the confines of your room or home, preferably wrapped up in a blanket and sprawled out in the most socially unacceptable posture possible.
(03/24/22 7:00pm)
The moment the backdrop showed the title card, “Dua Lipa Presents: Future Nostalgia in Stereocolor,” the audience at the Wells Fargo Center screamed in anticipation. The familiar synth intro of “Physical” began to loop, backed by a live band, as dancers came on the stage one by one. Then the lights turned on, with Dua Lipa at the center spotlight, decked out in a neon bodysuit. At that moment, the crowd went wild. Everyone stood up and jumped with pumped fists, and they wouldn’t be sitting down for the next hour and a half.
(03/14/22 3:00pm)
One line in a $30 million federal aid package for addiction treatment centers has wreaked havoc on conservative mass media. The outrage stems from a Fox News article that alleges the $30 million package approved by the Biden administration is funding distributions of glass pipes used to smoke crack cocaine. In reality, the package includes funding for rehabilitation centers and various treatment programs across the country. The specific line the article refers to includes funding for safe smoking kits that minimize the risk of disease transmission for drug users, which often contain sterile drug paraphernalia like glass pipes.
(02/28/22 10:00pm)
Penn has a storied history of activism on its campus—one that often sought to tackle major social issues extending far beyond the University grounds. In the late 1960s, for instance, students successfully shut down recruitment events by Dow Chemicals during the Vietnam War and led high–profile teach–ins and protests. For decades, students rallied for racial justice in university education with activists like Cathy Barlow (C, W ‘71, L ‘76) leading students to a sit–in at College Hall that led to the creation of the Afro–American Studies program and DuBois College House. Kate Lam (C ’92)and other Asian American organizers spearheaded a six–year campaign in the '90s to demand a program in Asian American Studies.
(02/28/22 3:00pm)
I have always been a very anxious person.
(03/01/22 2:38am)
The misshapen soles of my olive–green converse whisper the stories of dozens of streets between San Francisco and Philadelphia. My father always says the best way to know a city is to walk its streets.
(02/28/22 9:00pm)
What is a philosopher? Are they writing an academic paper from the comfort of a worn leather armchair in their roomy office? Or are they sitting upon a hill, gazing into the distance as they ponder the meaning of life? The philosopher has adopted many appearances and methods throughout different cultures. Today, the archetypal philosopher is seen as a middle–to–upper class, well–educated white man. However, the rise of modern philosophers is actively challenging this perception and bringing new issues to light.
(03/01/22 12:00am)
When Chadwick Boseman passed away from colon cancer in 2020, Marvel fans were devastated. The actor, who played Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, left a huge hole not only in the franchise but in the hearts of millions of admirers. Remembering him as an inspiration on– and off–screen, Marvel President Kevin Feige announced soon after that Boseman’s role as T’Challa would not be recast in honor of his irreplaceable portrayal of the character. However, fans of the franchise have begun to clamor for the actor to be recast in its upcoming sequels. In fact, a petition to do so has garnered nearly 60,000 signatures, and the growing movement has even gained the support of Boseman’s brother.
(02/28/22 11:00pm)
There is nothing quite like Julia Fox’s Instagram presence. In between photoshoots of skin-tight black outfits and massively viral eyeliner looks, Fox writes entire paragraphs to detail her posts. “I love these photos. I love that they aren’t over—edited,” Fox captioned a photoshoot that she and her entourage did to accompany an interview for The Cut. In short, on the internet, Fox keeps her emotions on her sleeve—and it's incredibly refreshing to watch.
(02/28/22 5:00pm)
Content warning: This article describes sexual abuse and assault, which may be disturbing and/or triggering for some readers.
(03/01/22 6:13pm)
It’s the week before date night and you’re in desperate need of a new outfit. You and your friends are all anxiously scrolling through the trendy retail sites, looking for the perfect dress, but there’s no luck. After a while, they all start to look the same—the sequins, the velvet deep green cowl neck, the black mesh sleeves. I’ve fallen victim to the same cyclical state before, but more often than not, I find myself considering if I should simply compromise for one of the hundreds of repetitive dresses on display at a Zara, Windsor, or Urban Outfitters. It’s quick and easy. Frankly, sometimes there seems to be no other choice and you feel the need to settle for fast fashion.
(02/22/22 5:00pm)
@karinhotnanel on Instagram: "I thought cash bar was a metaphor."
(02/22/22 8:52pm)
I used to spend a lot of time in bookstores—well, more like one in particular. Nestled between a consignment store and my mom’s go–to tobacco place was a used bookstore that had everything from history books about the Cold War (likely donated by someone’s grandpa) to trashy romance novels (courtesy of someone else’s grandma).
(02/21/22 8:00pm)
Brooklyn–based indie–folk band Big Thief is nothing short of magical. Their music gives us space to feel and to love, with no questions of whys or hows. On Feb. 11, they released their fifth album, Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You, which is dedicated to all feelings and to all love. The record's lengthy title is the response to a question asked by lead singer and guitarist Adrianne Lenker on “anything,” from her 2020 solo record, Songs: “Dragon in the new warm mountain / Didn’t you believe in me?” This twenty–track album features everything but the kitchen sink in the best way possible. With a chaotic combination of humor and heartbreak, Big Thief explores the natural highs and lows of emotional transparency.