A New Kind of Leader for Philadelphia
The phone rings at one o’clock sharp, signaling an incoming call from Diane Cornman–Levy.
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The phone rings at one o’clock sharp, signaling an incoming call from Diane Cornman–Levy.
From instant noodles to microwavable mac and cheese, the so–called “struggle meal” is a hallmark of many a Penn student’s diet. Often juggling a never–ending stream of problem sets, SABSing obligations, and late–night Van Pelt study sessions, no one can blame the average teen or twentysomething for reaching for a ready–made option rather than breaking out the recipe book. And for the 5,500 or so undergraduates who call the College Houses their home, worn–down appliances and minimal storage space make cooking a meal from scratch all the more arduous.
If there’s anyone who’s an authority on the ins and outs of Philadelphia’s food scene, it’s Alex Tewfik.
While other cities have their pub quizzes and trivia nights, we have quizzo. Whether you spell it with two z’s or one, a friendly game of quizzo is an integral part of the Philadelphia experience—and the perfect welcome back to campus. If you’re looking to have some fun this New Student Orientation without dropping $80 on a ticket to a downtown (I’m looking at you, Pool Party), these local sports bars are the place to go for a night of bar tabs and trivia takedowns that you won’t forget.
Street doesn’t usually include a letter from the editor in its annual Penn 10 issue. After all, the accomplishments of our featured stand–out seniors tend to speak for themselves.
If Sydney Lewis (C ’21) had to describe her last four years at Penn in one word, it would be "yes."
From start to finish, the process of putting together this edition of Street’s beloved Dining Guide has been guided by one fundamental question: What has food meant to us in the past year?
In the era of COVID–19, love is complicated.
On Oct. 17, Jordan Salcito, the founder and CEO of the organic canned wine brand RAMONA, and Branden McRill, the restaurateur behind Fine–Drawn Hospitality, are teaming up to host a voter registration drive and boozy bake sale to benefit Vote.org.
Every day at around 11 a.m., Co–Star sends me my daily push notification. Punching in my passcode to see what piece of oddly specific wisdom the app has chosen to bestow upon me, I peruse my chart and read up on how the angle of the moon in relation to Neptune is causing confusion in my personal relationships.
If there’s anything that this pandemic has taught me, it’s that you can do a lot more from home than you think—including volunteering. Social distancing may have limited your opportunities to help out in person, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still make a difference. These days, organizations are looking for online volunteers willing to lend a hand—all you need is internet connection.
Love it or hate it, the ’90s are making a comeback. A wave of pre–Y2K nostalgia has had people everywhere breaking out their bucket hats, stocking up on spaghetti straps, and donning their tiniest pair of sunglasses.
In its second scandal in recent news, online retailer SHEIN came under fire after photos of a swastika necklace sold on the brand’s website went viral. The necklace, which was marketed as a “Metal Swastika Pendant,” has since been taken down—but not before screenshots of the listing made waves on social media.
Pay attention to the headlines and you’ll know that Millennials and Gen Z'ers have been accused of carrying out a corporate America massacre, killing everything from cereal to cable TV. But while the media makes it seem that young people are dead set on toppling all vestiges of the past, a number of cultural industries have actually seen a revival in recent years—among them spirituality.
I’ll admit, at times I can be a bona fide scatterbrain. While I wouldn’t classify myself as a full–blown mess, my thoughts tend to get a bit disorganized. These occasional bouts of flightiness are usually harmless. However, after I both locked my keys in my car and cracked an egg straight into the trash instead of into a pan in the span of ten minutes this morning, I decided that perhaps it was time to work on my mindfulness. And what better way to practice mindfulness than with some good old–fashioned meditation?
Oh, to be young and living in the midst of a global pandemic. As COVID–19 continues its spread—leaving social distancing restrictions in its wake—another outbreak has taken hold in our communities: boredom.
As demonstrations continue across the United States and around the world in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, a number of celebrities, brands, and businesses have taken to social media to express both their support for the Black Lives Matter movement and their commitment to helping fight systemic racism. But while speaking up about important issues like these is important, many have questioned whether or not these statements of solidarity actually provide meaningful support Black Americans, citing how corporate America has repeatedly failed to address the role it plays in perpetuating inequality.
As the fight to end systemic racism rages on, protesters in all 50 states and around the world are calling for an end to police brutality and for justice in the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and innumerable others. People everywhere are signing petitions, devoting their dollars to organizations committed to combating racial injustice, contacting their elected officials, educating themselves and others, and filling up their social media real–estate with posts promoting the cause.
In recent years, the practice of thrift shopping has taken on a new life—and it's easy to see why. For one, thrift stores are the perfect place to score one–of–a–kind clothing finds at more affordable prices. And in the era of fast fashion, buying your clothes secondhand is great for the environment. As many seasoned thrift shoppers can attest, there's no better feeling than uncovering the perfect addition to your wardrobe after sifting through racks and racks of clothes. However, with the COVID–19 pandemic keeping us holed up at home and away from our favorite shopping spots, a thrift store shaped hole has been left in the hearts of many.
It’s no secret that Philly is home to a variety of top–notch attractions. From Independence Hall to the world’s largest pizza museum, there’s no shortage of fun sites to visit within city limits. But for us Penn students, it’s far too easy to wind up stuck in the University City bubble.
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