Playlists
Music
The Time–Traveling Magic of Japanese City Pop
A lighthearted, catchy melody leads to a tale of orientalism, international relations, and the power of the internet.
by JULIA FISCHER
Film
The Successful End of the WGA Strike
The WGA has officially ratified their new contract with the AMPTP. Here’s why members are calling the deal “exceptional.”
by ISAAC POLLOCK
Style
Call Me Ms. Andrist
How the Tumblr and TikTok femcel ‘aesthetics’ mold young women to romanticize the tragedy of womanhood
by ZAARA SHAFI
Ego
Ego of the Week: Will Zong
From computer science to poetry, Will Zong is Penn's Renaissance man.
by LEAH WEINBERGER
Music
“Vampire Empire” and the Toxicity of Leak Culture
With the popularity of unreleased music and leaks on the rise, your favorite artists are losing artistic control.
by JAKE FALCONER
Style
Ugly–Hot Versus the Instagram Face
Deciphering beauty with Professor Rita Copeland
by LILA DUBOIS
Music
Phish Shows Are Decadent and Depraved
Well, maybe not decadent, but depraved for sure.
by COLE KNIGHT
Letter
Letter from the Editor, October 2023
When senior year rolls around and the young talent grows up, it becomes time to assume the role of teacher and begin preparing the next generation to care as much as you've cared.
by WALDEN GREEN
Style
Take It to the Streets: What to Do in Philly This Month
This month: Wholesome fall festivals, rainy day activities, and after–hours affairs.
by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE
Ego
Ego of the Week: Sarah Girgis
Sarah Girgis is hungry to address food insecurity in West Philly.
by ELLA SOHN
Arts
Joni Mitchell (Preemptively) Reincarnated
Rainee Blake completely transforms in her one woman tribute show, "Take Me As I Am"
by LILA DUBOIS
Style
My Emotional Support Bad Habit
An ode to the little acts of rebellion that don’t put us anymore on the outs then we would like to be
by MADELINE KOHN
Features
More Than Just a Look–Alike
Celebrity impersonation is a career in and of itself, right?
by HANNAH SUNG
Style
The Modern Panopticon
How social media has created a self–surveillance state
by ANJALI KISHORE
Television
'Ahsoka' is a Symptom of a Dying Franchise
The newest entry in the Star Wars universe continues an anti–art trend in the galaxy far, far away.
by ADEN BERGER
Arts
A Munch with Mensches at “I Could Nosh”
We kibitzed, schmoozed, and of course, noshed at this conversation with Michael Solomonov, Alex Edelman, and Jake Cohen.
by JESSA GLASSMAN
Music
Sexyy Red’s Rush to the Forefront of Rap Stardom
Sexyy Red’s authentic sound and confident persona distinguish her from her contemporaries.
by ANANYA VARSHNEYA
Style
What About South Asian Fashion?
A look into the undervaluation and disregard of South Asian fashion
by ZAARA SHAFI
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