34th Street Magazine

The Season Finale of 'The Last of Us' Made All of Us Freak Out

(04/21/23 10:07pm)

Warning: This piece contains spoilers for the season finale of The Last of Us.

https://www.34st.com/article/2023/04/the-last-of-us-finale-moral-dilemma-hbo

Comfort Shows: Finding Peace of Mind in the Familiar

(03/03/23 5:00am)

Some individuals have comfort people while some have comfort blankets. Others, though, have comfort TV shows. Comfort shows—with their specific storylines, immersive worlds, and fictional characters that we grow to know so deeply—as a type of emotional support aren't a foreign concept, but they're arguably more important now than ever before, given the current climate of the world.

https://www.34st.com/article/2023/03/comfort-shows-peace-of-mind-psychology

Lily Collins Proves That Going Viral is as Simple as Saying “Oui!” In 'Emily In Paris'

(01/23/23 5:00am)

Maybe it’s the highly dramatic acting that feels almost mimed at times, or maybe it’s the flamboyant clothing sported by Lily Collins’ character, but whatever it is, the fact remains that Emily in Paris is a show that, while highly entertaining, is usually laughable. Ask someone if they’ve watched the Netflix original series, and they’ll almost certainly roll their eyes and laugh, indicating their dislike for the cheesy program.

https://www.34st.com/article/2023/01/emily-in-paris-going-viral-stardom-realistic-white-woman-social-media-privilege

‘Smile’ is a horror film that’ll make you frown

(10/20/22 8:30pm)

Warning: this piece contains spoilers and mentions topics relating to suicide and mental illness.

https://www.34st.com/article/2022/10/smile-horror-mental-illness-health-film-scary

Ego of the Week: Cynthia Gu

(09/26/22 11:00am)

Speaking with Cynthia Gu (C ‘23), it’s clear that she’s dedicated to grabbing every opportunity available to her. Even while juggling a double major and a minor, along with being a member of a sorority and acting as a research assistant for two labs on campus, she somehow manages to find time to enjoy herself and relax. Her bright personality shines, even through the FaceTime screen.

https://www.34st.com/article/2022/09/cynthia-gu-cognitive-science-linguistics-design-crochet-knitting-women-in-stem

The Volstead by Unity Serves up Classy Cocktails Sans Alcohol

(09/28/22 1:00pm)

Located along the banks of the Schuylkill in charming Manayunk, The Volstead by Unity is Philadelphia’s first zero proof bar. Opened in the spring of 2022, The Volstead is the newest addition to Arielle and Robert Ashford’s Unity spaces throughout Philly—all of which aim to support individuals’ health and wellbeing while creating a sense of community. They serve non alcoholic drinks in order to carve out a safe space for people who are in recovery, choose not to drink, or are just “sober–curious,” and provide delicious, 100% vegan food to support sustainability. They also employ those in recovery and returning from incarceration.

https://www.34st.com/article/2022/09/volstead-by-unity-zero-proof-non-alcoholic-drinks-sober-recovery-vegan-sustainable

Two’s a Party, Three’s a Crowd

(09/07/22 5:26pm)

We’ve seen it time and time again: female protagonists going head to head over a guy. It’s Blair against Serena, Meredith against Addison, Peyton against Brooke, and—a more recent favorite—Kate against Edwina in season two of Bridgerton. The love triangle is often used to create tension between two female characters in film and television. This trope has been present in popular culture and storytelling practices for a very long time, and it seems as though it isn’t going away any time soon.

https://www.34st.com/article/2022/09/bachelor-bachelorette-love-triangle-competition-reality-tv-trope

Arts House Dance Company: A Breath of Fresh Air On Campus

(04/15/22 6:38pm)

Going into her first year, Lanie Walsh (N ‘23) knew that she wanted to dance at Penn in some capacity. Eager to explore her options, she tried out for every dance group on campus. As a hip–hop/jazz dancer primarily, she wasn’t exactly sure what the experience would be like in each of the companies, but she would soon fall in love with one in particular and learn to call it home.

https://www.34st.com/article/2022/04/arts-house-dance-company-jazz-tap-hiphop-contemporary-ballet-upenn-penn-haus-espionage

Tate McRae Takes Flight in Philly

(04/06/22 3:00am)

At around 7:20 p.m. on Monday, March 28, an expansive line stretched around the block on South Street, with hundreds of teenage girls and their reluctant boyfriends and parents. Everyone was shaking, and not just with anticipation for the show, as the weather was a crisp 27 degrees Fahrenheit. With red noses and cheeks, the queue slowly inched forward towards the entrance to the Theatre of Living Arts. Above the front doors was a sign that read “Tate McRae Sold Out.”

https://www.34st.com/article/2022/04/tate-mcrae-dancer-singer-canadian-concert-review

Ocean Harbor Is the Chinese Restaurant of Your Dreams

(03/29/22 2:53am)

Tucked away in the heart of Philly's Chinatown, Ocean Harbor is an incredible Cantonese style restaurant located at 1023 Race Street. The bright yellow sign hanging above the front entrance catches my eye from across the street, as it stands out against the sleek, modern gray tiling that makes up the bottom half of the exterior surrounding the doorway.

https://www.34st.com/article/2022/03/ocean-harbor-chinatown-chinese-restaurant-dining-guide-food-review

Ukrainian Influencers Are Using TikTok to Show the Truth

(03/21/22 11:45pm)

Sirens blaring, helpless citizens huddled in blankets, missiles shooting across the sky, cities ripped apart. These are just some of the horrifying things I can expect to see and hear daily when scrolling through my TikTok “For You” page—and these TikTok videos speak to me in ways that other forms of media don’t.

https://www.34st.com/article/2022/03/ukraine-russia-war-tik-tok-putin-valeria-bomb-shelter-refugee