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(09/05/19 1:31am)
Made In America represents a lot of things. To some, it’s the unofficial end to summer, the last time to break out that patriotic outfit before it goes into storage. To others, it represents the finest of Philly, bringing together a collection of eclectic food trucks, causes, and music fans that would never otherwise meet. All in all, it can be viewed as a melting pot of hip–hop and electronic heavyweights—the kind of place where DJs and MCs battle for the biggest crowds.
(07/03/19 8:20am)
The Fourth of July is fast approaching. But as Penn global opportunities are expanding, many students may find themselves miles away from anyone who cares about the United States' Independence Day. Beyond just an opportunity to get wasted with your friends or watch fireworks on the beach, the Fourth of July represents an important aspect of the American past and future: freedom. Especially given our country's political state, it is essential to remember where we came from, the ideas that have maintained the glory of this country, and the virtues we fight for everyday as a country. Alongside the historical value of this holiday, the Fourth July represents a homage to American culture that is worth its celebration every year.
(06/26/19 7:00am)
The summer heat is beginning to catch up to us and you may find yourself craving something cool to fend off the latest impacts of global warming. While heading over to Lil Pop Shop might seem like the best solution, here’s a couple of popsicles you can make in the comfort of your own home.
(06/28/19 10:02am)
The first time I heard the words “menstrual cup”, I’m pretty sure I gagged. At the time, the cup seemed so foreign, so unnecessary, and—to be frank—so gross. For some reason, I pictured the minuscule white cups used for ketchup at fast–food restaurants. However, underneath all my external disgust was an innate curiosity as to why so many people swear by using a menstrual cup.
(06/18/19 7:00am)
Summer is here—and with it comes the constant annoyance of shaving. Whether your goal is to look beach–ready or remove the fuzz that's keeping you warmer, here are a couple of do–it–yourself (DIY) shaving creams to find the most natural way to perfect your shave.
(07/14/19 7:00am)
Spending your summer in Philly doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice the summer swimming that you so patiently awaited all year. Here are a couple of unexplored spots to make this the best summer yet, without having to stray far from Penn’s campus.
(04/29/19 7:06am)
Anne Ishii is not your typical literary translator or editor. Growing up as an Asian American in an Asian–American community, she was heavily influenced by her heritage and sought to maintain that connection through language. Her education consisted of French throughout college, then Japanese literature in grad school. After brief stints at a Japanese translating start–up and in venture consulting and advertising upon graduation, Ishii eventually found her calling in translating and editing gay erotic manga and founded Massive, a creative agency for feminist and queer art, comics, and fashion with business partner Graham Kolbeins in 2013. Now, as executive director of the Asian Arts Initiative, "a multi–disciplinary and community-based arts center in Philadelphia" founded in 1993, she works in hosting exhibitions, performances, and art projects throughout local communities.
(04/23/19 12:03am)
The Kelly Writers House bubbles with excited chatter from both students and Philadelphia community members alike. Knitted sweaters lay on display, their interwoven colors bright and beaming against the table top's neutral wood grain. A crowd bustles around, eyes trained on the beautiful fabric.
(05/03/19 11:41pm)
Between the trend of eating organic and the push for locally–sourced ingredients, there’s no wonder why this new, hip Philly restaurant is popping off. The Pasta Lab takes carbo–loading to a new level with its homemade pasta dishes and their milled–grains technique.
(05/30/19 7:00am)
In chaos theory, the ‘butterfly effect’ is the phenomena which supposes that the slightest shift in initial conditions can surmount to substantial changes in final circumstances. If you are anything like me, then the simple sight of y = mx + b induces an uncomfortable back–of–the–throat queasiness. I know for a fact (read: Wikipedia skim) that Jennifer Egan majored in English Literature (C'85), yet, her novel A Visit from the Goon Squad parallels a physicist's investigation, as it tracks initiality, or the unpredictability and impulsivity of human nature, to finality, which she calls “A→B.”
(04/15/19 10:46pm)
On April 3, the Kelly Writers House fourth—annual "Stand–Ups Sit Down" event saw stand–up comedians Laurie Kilmartin and Judy Gold drawing boisterous laughter and heaving gasps of appreciation from the audiences throughout their conversation with host Lew Schneider. Applause resounded within the room as Kilmartin, with a cascading rush of blonde hair, and Gold, with red voluminous curls as bright as her electric character, grinned at the crowds when the event came to an end.
(04/02/19 11:22pm)
“This theme gave us freedom to choose inspiration. Art gives the show a more cohesive feel. We are all from different dance backgrounds, we bring different styles, and being inspired by art ties the show all together,” shares Erisa Nakamura (C’19).
(04/09/19 2:00pm)
In an old Philadelphia mansion hangs sculptural glass and neon lights. Graffiti–covered ceramics and large self–portraits recall hidden histories. Through open windows, visitors overlook an undulating green cemetery: graves from the mid–18th century side by side with the graves from today. The past and the present intermingle, overlapping and intertwined.
(04/15/19 11:10pm)
On the surface, Triple Frontier appears to be the sloppy result of Netflix taking a Buzzfeed quiz along the lines of “We’ll Tell You Which Exotic Location To Film Your Movie In Based On Your Choice in Men,” choosing Oscar Isaac, Ben Affleck, Garrett Hedlund, Charlie Hunnam, and Pedro Pascal, and ending up with Colombia. The beginning of the movie, released by the streaming service on March 13, is quite rocky; the characters' background stories are hastily slapped together and the script itself is a bit dry. However, approximately twenty–five minutes in, the plot begins to quickly unravel and the audience is able to see the movie for what it truly is: the adrenaline–inducing love child of Narcos, Ocean’s 11, and Survivor.
(04/15/19 12:34am)
“Are we poets because of what we’ve went through or because we want to write.”
(05/21/19 7:00am)
When walking down Walnut Street, one invariably sees Lululemon, Adidas, and Nike–clad bodies in blacks, blues, pinks, and greys running in unison on treadmills through the windows of Pottruck Health and Fitness Center.When you enter this athletic sanctuary, the clacking of weights strikes your eardrums. Fit, unimpressed men and women scurry past you—off to their workouts. Feet sprinting on treadmills create a harmonized echo.
(03/29/19 9:27pm)
Today, I am at peace. Breathing deeply, the sun on my face, I watch a waterfall flow into a pond, watch parents and small children feed koi. As I write, I sit on the steps of a Japanese tea house. I am just miles from campus, and although it doesn’t feel like it, I am still very much in Philadelphia.
(03/23/19 6:17pm)
Sitting in Huntsman Hall, Chrissy Walker (W '19) and Olivia Klein (C '19), the co–CEOs of Penn Fashion Week: Fashion Reimagined, are poised and passionate. Both Olivia and Chrissy played key roles in organizing “the biggest event of the year for fashion at Penn.” This week included resume workshops and panels with some of the biggest companies in the industry—all of which culminated in the Penn Fashion Week Conference, on Friday, March 22.
(03/20/19 3:56am)
Stones and thread–covered fishbones hang from the ceiling, suspended by clear, barely–visible twine. They sway, their movement made apparent from the large shadows cast on white gallery walls. Spanish and English poetry wraps around through the walls and work.
(02/27/19 2:14am)
Sam Orlin (C’ 19) appears around the corner of the Annenberg Center entrance. He’s in an olive green t–shirt and a black–and–white flannel. During quick introductions, another beaming face turns around the corner, sitting down with a bright pink shirt and flannel, Jimmy Paolini (E’ 19). And then the third, Ryan Young (C’ 19). They’re all in costume—Sam prepared to play Bison Ben, Jimmy as Bill Williams, and Ryan as Flint Westwood—ready for their opening night of The Good, The Bad, and the Uglee.