Playlists
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
Film
'Speed Racer' and the Anatomy of a Cult Classic
Reflections on the Wachowski siblings’ anime adaptation as it turns 15.
by CALEB CRAIN
Music
'LOONATIC' Deals: The Saga of the LOONA vs. Blockberry Creative Lawsuits
LOONA’s fight against their former company is a Cinderella story that uncovers the shady deals lurking behind K–Pop company contracts.
by DEREK WONG
Ego
Ego of the Week: Emily Huynh
Biking from Bloomers to Pottruck, Emily Huynh is always on the go.
by GEMMA LEVY
Music
The Deutsch Roots of Drum & Bass
The synthesizer songs that you know and love boast a history that is deeply radical and shockingly German.
by NISHANTH BHARGAVA
Word on the street
Best Thing to Do in Philly? Stand in a Really Long Line
Finding the joy in flocking to a Thing.
by MAIA SAKS
Features
Unearthing the Black Bottom
Nearly 50 years ago, the Black Bottom community was displaced by Penn and Drexel. Today, Penn archaeologists are trying to excavate its buried stories.
by NORAH RAMI
Arts
The Book Club Revolution is Female
How women–led online communities are reshaping literary discourse
by LUIZA LOUBACK
Focus
Prost! A Toast to German Culture
A glance into Philly's Oktoberfest celebration
by ELLIE MEYER
Ego
Taking Nature Out of Its Casket with Emily Maroni
This advocate for climate–informed burial practices is taking traditional funerals to their graves.
by PARIN KEERTHI
Television
Another Summer of 'Love Island': The New Multiverse?
Almost ten years running, the famous reality TV show seems ready to be 'dumped,' but not without trying its hand at the multiverse.
by MOLLIE BENN
Style
What's So Controversial About Cringe Culture?
How online shaming is making children grow up faster
by CLAIRE KIM
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