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From Stars Hollow to Your Closet, the 'Gilmore Girls' Aesthetic Returns

The recent online craze surrounding the show's influence on fall fashion is a mark of the show’s enduring association with fall.

by ANNA O'NEILL–DIETEL

Jennifer Egan's Homecoming: A Writer's Journey Back to Penn

A conversation about writing, criticism, and the English major

by LUIZA LOUBACK

Finding Humanity in Horror

What can horror movies and scary stories tell us about ourselves?

by JULIA FISCHER

Spaghetti and Romance

The power of love and food on film

by EMMA HALPER

What Happened to the Campaign Song?

Although one of America’s proudest political traditions has fallen by the wayside, a look into the winners and losers of Presidential anthems can give us a better idea of how to succeed in politics.

by NISHANTH BHARGAVA

Out of the Closet, Not Out of the Woods

Balancing joy and risk, coming out (and not) holds different meanings for the queer community.

by KEIRA FENG

How One Bill Can Put an End to All Medical Deportations in Philadelphia

Councilmember Jim Harrity’s new bill shines light on ‘medical repatriation’ in the Philadelphia community and calls for a broader examination of hospitals’ treatment of medically vulnerable immigrants and refugees.

by CHLOE NORMAN

The Letterboxd–ification of Moviegoing

For dedicated film enthusiasts and casual movie–goers alike, it’s not just an app. It’s a diary. 

by AMY LUO

Ego of the Week: Isaac Gateno

This jazz musician is composing his own path.

by ELLA SHUSTERMAN

G Flip Invites You To Their All–Inclusive, Headbanging Jam Session at The Foundry

Stopping in Philly for their first US tour, the Aussie singer–drummer commanded the crowd through cathartic songs and introspective lyricism.

by DEREK WONG

The Music of Color

The visual art of Moe Brooker, jazz, and Philadelphia

by BOBBY MCCANN

Rent, Ride, and Refresh

How Tulu is bringing a new age of convenience to Philadelphia

by ANNA O'NEILL–DIETEL

Troye Sivan Brings Back the Opulent Music Video in Orgiastic and Confessional Pop Album

“Something to Give Each Other,” the Australian singer’s first album in five years, shows artistic growth, if not for its musical elements, then certainly for its visual and thematic strengths.

by ANANYA VARSHNEYA

'Percy Jackson' is Back, But Not Necessarily Better Yet

The series is set to join the pantheon of nostalgia traps. What’s different this time?

by THU PHAM

Frida Kahlo’s Likeness Has Become More Important Than Her Art

How capitalism and consumer feminism has made the artist merely a symbol.

by DYLAN GROSSMANN

Emily Whitehead’s Back at Penn With a New Story

Emily is best known for overcoming cancer here on campus. Now she's returning to start a new chapter.

by GEMMA LEVY

Self–Diagnosis in the Age of the Endless Scroll

#fyp #mentalhealthawareness #neurodiversity #therapy #adhd #autism #asd #anxiety #healthy #selfcare #wellness #community #putafingerdownchallenge

by MEILING MATHUR

Wes Anderson’s Obsession with Artifice

The release of a collection of four short films continues Anderson’s quest for understanding storytelling.

by ADEN BERGER

Kala Hagopian's Concrete Canvas

Street artist Kala Hagopian illustrates her passion for art and the environment, one mural at a time.

by PARIN KEERTHI

They’re Past Their Prime

Galleries are headed towards death if they only show artists who are dead.

by DYLAN GROSSMANN

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