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Speech (Un)leashed

For better or for worse, Sidechat has become Penn’s digital soapbox. 

by ELEANOR GRAUKE

Don’t Be Mad at Musical Nepo Babies

There’s something uniquely transmissible—and democratic—about musical talent. 

by SOPHIA MIRABAL

Defending The Well of Loneliness’ Legacy

Radclyffe Hall’s 20th-century queer novel can still challenge and inspire 21st-century readers.

by MAYA GRUNSCHLAG

Folk–Pop: The Ultimate Oxymoron

The recent trend of woodsy singer–songwriting is little more than another pop music fad.

by COLE KNIGHT

Letter From The Editor, April 2024

Philosophizing on half–baked haikus, creation myths, and the art commodification crusade.

by NATALIA CASTILLO

Eternal Sunshine is a Gem of Ariana Grande’s Discography

A short, sweet, and eclectic journey through the singer’s memories and musings.

by ANANYA VARSHNEYA

What’s Your (Personality) Type?

As arbitrary as their answers may be, personality quizzes offer insight into our desire to know ourselves. 

by JULIA FISCHER

Eternal Before Sunrise

“I can’t believe we never met at Penn”

by WALDEN GREEN

Zendaya's 'Challengers' Shines With Pure Delight and Depravity

Tennis is exciting when full of techno, sex, and attractive actors.

by FIONA HERZOG

The Power of Prestige Television

How HBO's 'Band of Brothers' leaves an indelible impact in the age of streaming

by AMY LUO

In Photos: The Revelries of Spring Fling

Penn’s greatest weekend of performance, artistry, and debauchery: a Spring Fling retrospective photo essay.

by ABHIRAM JUVVADI, JEAN PARK, NATALIA CASTILLO, and WEI-AN JIN

The Dark Side of the Whack World

On World Wide Whack, the Philly rapper/singer reflects on six years of anxiety and depression.

by JAKE FALCONER

Music is On Sydney McKeever’s Mind

Classical music training might have prevented major brain damage for this Penn freshman. 

by GEMMA LEVY

Who Am I, If Not a Violinist?

I know I am not the art that I create, but I also wouldn’t be who I am if it weren’t for my art.

by MEILING MATHUR

Community Land Trust Bust

Between a community land trust and tiny homes, 2020 protest agreements have been on a wild but unsuccessful ride.

by BOBBY MCCANN

Ego of the Week: Walden Green

Meet Street's former editor–in–chief: patron saint of Street print production, goat milk aficionado, and Twitter ethnographer for the ages.

by NATALIA CASTILLO

Harmony of Opportunity

Join Penn Music Business at Penn for their first show at Warehouse this Wednesday.

by DYLAN GROSSMANN

Fighting Gentrification at Penn Law

Loopholes in laws around blighted property are harming communities of color. A legal clinic at Penn Carey Law is fighting for reform.

by CHARISSA HOWARD

Julia Pratt on Finding Belonging Between Her Melodies

This Philadelphia native is making songs that she wants to listen to and we can't get enough.

by KATE RATNER

The Boundaries of Expression Are Being Redrawn

Exploring the unexpected synergy between creativity, accessibility, and artificial intelligence. 

by JESSA GLASSMAN

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