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Penn's Complicated Relationship with Gentrification in West Philadelphia

Replacing mom–and–pop shops with Lil' Pop Shop

by ANNABELLE WILLIAMS

Why Penn's new social event policies have infuriated students and raised the cost of partying

Penn convened a task force last year in part to combat sexual violence. So how did that lead to $90/hr parties?

by NICK JOYNER

Into the Shadows

DACA recipients face an uncertain future. 

by JULIA BELL

Two Penn students are on trial for assault. A third was hospitalized. What happened in the Quad on April 8?

 No clean resolutions are likely in any story like this—complete with blotted memories, bias and alcohol-fueled chaos. 

by REBECCA TAN and DAN SPINELLI

Keeping the Faith with Chaz Howard

The University Chaplain talks about how to 'fight with one hand and embrace with the other.'

by SOPHIE BURKHOLDER

Life After Antidepressants

We've begun to destigmatize medication for depression. What's less frequently discussed is what happens when it’s time to stop the drugs.

by ISABELLA SIMONETTI

Reconnecting with Roots in Penn’s Less Commonly Taught Language Classes

For students in languages from Quechua to Tamil, small language courses allow them to celebrate and explore their heritage.

by MEERABELLE JESUTHASAN

Get Recruited to Penn—For Creative Writing

How Kelly Writers House pursues high school talent

by EMILY RUSH

History, Mystery, and Intrigue: Penn's Most Hidden Gems

If you were too busy daydreaming on your Penn tour to remember that the Quad was built in 1492 or the names of William Henry Harrison’s frat, we’ve created our own map of Penn landmarks every incoming student should know.

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

Here and Queer

Alec Josiah (C’17) grew up in Tennessee, with a very specific idea of what fraternities should be.

by NICK JOYNER

Exploring Black Greek Life

The Divine Nine’s presence at Penn

by MARK PARASKEVAS

Passport to Penn

International students study abroad at Penn to sample an American college experience.

by MADISON BELL-ROSOF

Losing (Birth) Control

Navigating Penn’s hookup culture with uncertain reproductive rights

by STEPH BARRON

Putting Food Insecurity on the Table

When you don't know where your next meal is coming from

by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY

Achieving Accessibility

For some students on Penn’s campus—not all students’ physical disabilities are easily discernible—the conspicuousness of a physical disability is juxtaposed with the invisible challenges they face, large or small.

by MIKE COYNE

On the Ground at Trump's Inauguration

Vodka shots and pussy hats

by DAVID MURRELL

Renata's Rebirth

One restaurant's fight to return after a devestating fire

by DAVID MURRELL

The Other Side of Greek Life

When Penn students deactivate from Greek life

by STEPH BARRON

Shoutouts Fall 2016

To everyone: here they are.

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

Senior Superlatives

Meet the Class of 2017's Senior Superlative winners—the most (in)famous people on campus.

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

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