Penn 10: Ari Bortman
(05/13/22 2:00pm)
“I always enjoyed being the big little kid in the room,” says Ari Bortman (E ‘22).
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Letter from the Editor 04.26.2022
(04/26/22 4:00pm)
The first piece of advice I got when I came into this job was to never stay overnight in the Stroffice. I was warned that sleeping here would be the telltale sign that work had overtaken my life, and that if it ever happened, I should quit. (Thankfully, it hasn’t.)
Letter from the Editor 04.19.2022
(04/19/22 5:00pm)
I almost didn’t run for this job.
Ego of the Week: Beatrice Forman
(04/18/22 7:00pm)
If there’s one thing that stands out about Beatrice Forman (C ‘22), it’s that she tells the best stories. I don’t just mean in terms of material, although she often seems to find herself in the midst of truly mind–boggling dating nightmares that later become a series of hilarious texts. Bea is able to craft the most compelling narrative I’ve ever heard, whether the events happened to her or someone she just met.
Letter from the Editor 04.12.2022
(04/12/22 12:00pm)
Every year when the weather starts to get warm, it seems like everyone feels an intense need for change. We make vows, sincere or otherwise, about entering and exiting hoe phases, binge productivity YouTube videos, and begin our spring cleaning—all in service of our obsession with wanting something new.
Letter from the Editor 04.05.2022
(04/06/22 12:48am)
I think my younger self would be disappointed in me today.
@cass_andthecity Puts Hidden Gems on the Map
(03/29/22 8:00am)
Cass Foley, or @cass_andthecity as she’s known to her nearly 162,000 TikTok followers, has become the de facto tour guide for people on either side of the Schuykill looking for the best place to do almost anything—get bottomless brunch with friends, donate to a community fridge, or take a weekend trip. Her knowledge of the city’s food scene seems borderline encyclopedic—she knows exactly the best spot to recommend for nearly any occasion.
Letter from the Editor 03.22.2022
(03/22/22 7:44pm)
It's the Saturday of St. Patrick’s Day weekend, but instead of going out, I woke up early to trek across campus and conduct an interview. A man in clover–shaped sunglasses and a green sarong is verbally accosting me, and it’s the happiest I’ve been all week.
Letter from the Editor: 03.15.2022
(03/15/22 3:00am)
At approximately midnight the night before I was supposed to leave for spring break, I decided to rearrange all the furniture in my room. Instead of packing my bags, I pulled out my measuring tape and got to work deciding which new layout would look best.
Letter from the Editor 03.01.2022
(03/01/22 4:32am)
At the risk of sounding like Cosmo circa 2011, I recently decided to try a new self–care challenge. But unlike its twee–era predecessors, the TikTok–popularized “75 Soft Challenge” doesn’t hold you to unrealistic standards or punish you for being human.
Letter from the Editor 02.22.2022
(02/22/22 8:52pm)
I used to spend a lot of time in bookstores—well, more like one in particular. Nestled between a consignment store and my mom’s go–to tobacco place was a used bookstore that had everything from history books about the Cold War (likely donated by someone’s grandpa) to trashy romance novels (courtesy of someone else’s grandma).
Letter from the Editor 02.08.2022
(02/08/22 5:00pm)
Accountability is hard.
Letter from the Editor 02.01.2022
(02/01/22 5:00pm)
I’ll let you in on a secret: I’m bad at keeping up with my friends.
Letter from the Editor 01.25.2022
(01/29/22 2:41am)
I once told a friend that my life is like a game of pastel Tetris: I hope desperately that I can arrange all the pieces before time runs out. I sandwich internship applications between classes and production nights, reserving whatever time is left for some semblance of a self–care routine.
Letter from the Editor 01.18.2022
(01/17/22 5:00am)
As a child, I was never particularly immersed in pop culture. I didn’t consume mainstream music or kids’ TV shows, instead opting for a steady diet of vintage Hardy Boys novels handed down to me by my grandparents. Something about watching a story unfold page–by–page, the whole time feeling like you too had a stake in solving the puzzle, was infinitely more satisfying.
As Performing Arts Groups Examine Their Histories, Progress Remains Uneven
(12/07/21 3:28am)
It should come as no surprise that Penn’s founding as an all–white and all–male university still reverberates in its culture today. Two of the University’s oldest performing arts groups—the Penn Glee Club and Mask and Wig—are examples of how these traditions persist even centuries later.
American Vegan Center Opens in Old City
(09/26/21 11:32pm)
Ever wondered why there are so many vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Philly? Of course, HipCityVeg and Dottie’s Donuts stand out as Penn favorites, but there are dozens of other veggie–centric menus that you’ve probably seen throughout the city. What you can’t tell from storefronts is what inspired these restaurants—and just how tied up Philly is in vegan history and culture.
Say Goodbye to Simple Makeup Looks With These Summer Beauty Trends
(07/08/21 4:42am)
Summer is here, which means bright colors and vibrant patterns are in. And as fashion becomes more vivid, so does makeup—you’ve probably seen dozens of celebrities and influencers rocking creative looks on social media. While it might feel daunting to attempt some of the looks that have been gracing your Instagram explore page lately, you don’t need to be a makeup artist to add some fun shapes and colors to your skill set. So if you’re searching for some beginner–friendly ideas to elevate your look, check out this list of the best trends to try this summer.
Nonnormative Body Club Brings Inclusive, Accessible Fitness to All Bodies
(07/01/21 11:57am)
Going to the gym can be a really uncomfortable experience for many people—and not just because it leaves you hot and sweaty. The fitness industry often actively espouses harmful and oppressive ideologies, and its tendency to promote body shaming and unhealthy relationships with food are well documented by nutritionists and fat liberation activists alike.
Meet Unruly Patchouli, the Philly–Based Artist Who Creates Psychedelic Dreamscapes
(06/25/21 11:34pm)
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