Former Film & TV Editor Liana Seale takes on New York Fashion Week and interviews debuting designer Veejay Floresca.
College students report feeling the greatest disillusionment with dating apps compared to any other group, a shift in opinion that raises questions about the future of what is currently a multi–billion–dollar industry.
Has the meet–cute truly died? As viral dating shows promise cinematic romance on demand, Jackson Zuercher questions whether spontaneity can survive in a curated digital love economy.
Sadie Daniel traces the cultural obsession with men who pine, ache, and stare longingly across rooms—or hockey rinks. Why do women yearn for yearning men?
Saanvi Ram explores how Philadelphia’s Mütter Museum navigates ethical debates over human remains, consent, and repatriation. Examining the Postmortem Project and the museum’s 2025 human remains policy, she unpacks the tension between bioethics and museological ethics shaping the future of this historic medical museum.
How Eastwick residents grapple with changing federal priorities, health consequences, and more in the face of frequent flooding.
Give this love–themed Crossword puzzle a go.
This essay won first place in the Love Issue ‘Streetcute’ contest.
Briana Cantero gets candid about love and personal growth.
Death, friendship, and the first person I loved.
Sony’s latest animated feature scores at the box office, but trades careful development for a plot that leaves no room for true emotional connection.
This genre requires far more identity and intentionality than others in box offices.
FX’s acclaimed series captures what prestige TV looks like after its grand ambitions collapsed.
Emerald Fennell’s sexy adaptation emphasizes emotion, not plot accuracy.
Yuno Miles’ ridiculous rap persona proves that sometimes we’re in it for the humor.
J. Cole's long-awaited final album The Fall–Off explores how fame, pride, and ego erode our connections to the people and places we love.
Unable to stick to its roots or build a new sound, Joyce Manor’s latest album is painfully mediocre. Nishanth Bhargava reviews the band's identity crisis—where half–formed experimentation loses its youth in a sonic limbo.
If you’re anything like Street writers, you already have a lineup of predicted winners you’re ready to bet on; our roster features Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, Olivia Dean, and more. Read to find out why, and drop us a line if you disagree—we’re ready to battle it out.
The Wagner Free Institute of Science stands out as a beacon for curiosity, open access, and education for all.
Style beat Addison Saji pops the Penn bubble via her interview with creative duo DABSMYLA, proponents of whimsy and models of sustainable happiness.
Laura Gao examines the history of Penn’s LOVE statue, from its controversial unveiling on College Green in 1999 to its role today as a focal point for protests, vigils, and student life.
Old City’s latest art exhibition is playful, dreamy, and modernist, featuring Aitor Lajarin–Encina’s Flora, Fauna, and Furniture and we call the moon the people’s wife, in collaboration with Vox Populi.
The latest fashion trends have been sitting in your closet for months.
Need Valentine's Day activities you can enjoy unpartnered? From dance shows to art galleries, Street's got the Penn crowd covered.
When it comes to style, everyone's a follower. Alex Nagler dissects the booms and busts of fashion microtrends, pushing for a much more honest approach to self expression.
Insia Haque takes us on a mouthwatering journey through Philly’s best halal scene. From Algerian comfort food to Nashville hot chicken, Middle Eastern platters, and Mediterranean favorites, don’t miss out on the city’s most satisfying iftar spots this Ramadan.
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