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He might be the person I’ve cried to the most. But he never comforts me.
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He might be the person I’ve cried to the most. But he never comforts me.
Yeah, I took a rather big bite of the pineapple, but I didn’t expect it to be so sour. My face contorted as I bit into the gooey yellow flesh, and the enzymes attacked my taste buds. It had been sitting on the counter for at least a week. Too early? Or likely too late. Diced so carefully, I considered it good practice as I ushered the perhaps–rotten fruit into the open mouth of the trash can.
I’ve never been more in love than I am right now.
In English class, the teacher explains that everything
We often don’t think of love as a radical act. From varying depictions of love in cheesy early 2000s rom–coms to the complex love we hold for our friends, our family, or even ourselves, love is something that is shared with another. But what does it mean to have love for a community—to practice love and care through advocacy and collective action?
For decades, Disney relied on Prince Charming for a happy ending; however, the company has since retired its signature plot device. In the last ten years, fairytale romances have morphed into touching meditations on familial relationships.
While Valentine’s Day is often associated with romance and roses, friendships can be some of the strongest connections often excluded from the celebrations. Instead, with this year’s Valentine’s Day playlist, I hoped to focus on philia, the love between friends.
2022 is a big year for the Asian American community at Penn. This year marks the Asian American Studies program’s 25th year anniversary, a milestone that will be celebrated with various programming events leading up to a special ceremony on March 19th, themed "Visualizing Asian American Futures". However, the moment is bittersweet for many students and faculty. The 25 years since the program’s founding have been defined by a long struggle—one where the program has had to fight tooth and nail just for the right to exist.
I’m Sorry.
When I think of love, I don’t picture myself sitting inside of a classroom. Maybe that’s just me, but my mind goes elsewhere. I imagine my younger brother letting me kiss him on the cheek, slightly leaning into my all–too–forceful hug. I think of couples laughing at each other while doing another dumb TikTok challenge. I hear my friends knocking on my door a little too late at night to see if I want to pick up some frozen yogurt. Love manifests itself in limitless forms.
“It’s a love story, baby, just say ‘Yes.’ ” A very optimistic statement, but one that won’t always come true.
“Love conquers all.” “All you need is love.” “Love wins.”
People seem to have a love–hate relationship with romantic tropes: They’re frustrating yet satisfying, predictable yet comforting, cringe–inducing, and yet, you can't peel your eyes away from the screen. The best rom–coms and romantic dramas have shamelessly embraced romantic tropes and made them their own, resulting in a plethora of timeless classics at one’s disposal around this time of the year.
There's no single way to experience, feel, or define love. Love doesn't need to be candlelit dinners, first dates, or red roses. In fact, I owe many of my most beautiful and dramatic love stories to the feelings that are just platonic. During a time of year that is often only dedicated to romance, we can take a step back to celebrate the relationships that don’t just come and go. A few weeks ago, I spent the afternoon meeting some of Philadelphia’s platonic pairs, hearing stories of the unique love they found in one another.
In Western culture, the concept of love has multiple meanings depending on the context. From describing friendship to hobbies to romantic partners, it seems clear that love is all around us. But while the word "love" is often connoted with romance in modern English, the ancient Greeks made the idea of love more specific by establishing six different words to describe different dimensions of love.
If you’re finding yourself getting ready for Galentine’s Day or just searching for a peaceful way to spend February 14th solo, there are many ways to have an undoubtably amazing day in Philly. From facial bars to bookstores, here are the best places to check out if you and your friends are looking to enjoy a Valentine’s Day filled with self–love and care.
Welcome back to a rather romantic Valentine's Day rendition of Street's Tarot Tuesdays! We've got yet another special treat for you—the universe says that love is in the air.
Maneater with Social Anxiety: "Messing with men online is one of my favorite pastimes."
Accountability is hard.
You’ve probably heard of University of Pennsylvania Robert Mundheim Professor of Law Amy Wax (or “‘Racist’ Penn Law Prof,” according to a recent Daily Beast headline). If you haven't, she’s pretty easy to find—and she may have publicly disparaged your identity.
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