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(10/21/22 3:00pm)
On Sept. 7, 2022, more than 100 students, faculty, and staff celebrated the reopening of Locust Walk’s Arts, Research and Culture House (ARCH). After decades of being a hub of student advocacy, cultural houses once relegated to ARCH’s basement like Makuu: The Black Cultural Center, La Casa Latina, and the Pan–Asian American Community House (PAACH) now technically were allowed full use of the building.
(11/04/22 2:45pm)
Andrés Gonzalez–Bonillas (C ‘23) is one of two students currently facing disciplinary proceedings from Penn’s administration after the Convocation protest in August 2022, despite over 100 protestors taking part in the action. They're one of the most visible organizers on campus through their involvement with Police Free Penn and the Coalition to Save the UC Townhomes—and their activism is motivated by a desire for justice and a keen sense of empathy. Yet despite the doom and gloom of our capitalist world, he manages to navigate it all with kindness and humor, taking everything in stride while also holding Penn accountable for the violence it perpetrates against its surrounding community.
(09/30/22 1:43am)
“We call ourselves a ‘flea–tail' pickle company,” says Josh Nadel, owner of Doc Pickle.
(08/24/22 1:00am)
Having opened just last August, Alchemy Coffee x Keystone Wellness Shop quickly became a staple on the corner of 21st and Moravian streets. The cafe uniquely merges coffee culture with wellness, selling Keystone Wellness Shop’s CBD oils, herbs, and topicals alongside lattes and pastries.
(08/25/22 10:00am)
Ed. note: On Aug. 29, the Sept. 7 move out deadline for the UC Townhomes was pushed back to Oct. 8 after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development agreed to extend the complex’s affordable housing contract. This is the second time that the owners of the townhomes have received a contract extension from HUD.
(08/08/22 5:57pm)
After rendering Pharrell Williams speechless in a New York University masterclass with the lilting folktronica song “Alaska,” Maggie Rogers became famous in the way that singer–songwriters only dream of—overnight and all at once. But instead of capitalizing on her newfound fame, she disappeared after her 2019 tour, retreating to coastal Maine to cope with burnout. Rogers enrolled in Harvard Divinity School and began creating music once again, culminating in her second album, Surrender, which is aptly titled after her master's thesis—an examination of the almost spiritual relationship among artist, audience, and performance.
(06/02/22 5:17am)
The great state of Utah is known for two things: its large population of Mormons and its multi–million–dollar mommy blogging industry. These two defining characteristics combine to create #MomTok, a social media phenomenon composed of Mormon mommy bloggers that has captivated the internet in both its frivolity and its controversy. Yet, the aesthetically perfect, ethically questionable Mormon mommy blogging scene has erupted with news of “momfluencer” Taylor Paul’s recent divorce.
(05/13/22 12:00pm)
Serena Gandhi (E ‘22) thinks that we’re all living in a simulation.
(04/26/22 12:00pm)
I napped in the basement of Van Pelt Library. I ate in the Biotech Commons. I cried in Harrison College House’s 23rd floor lounge. And once this almost nomadic daily routine concluded, I started panicking about where I inevitably needed to go next—my old Rodin apartment.
(02/28/22 5:00pm)
Content warning: This article describes sexual abuse and assault, which may be disturbing and/or triggering for some readers.
(01/31/22 9:00pm)
Just last year, being in the Hype House—a $5 million content house that once housed social media superstars such as Charli D’Amelio and Addison Rae—seemed like a teenager’s wildest dreams. From living with young, attractive, and successful influencers to being given the opportunity to work with up–and–coming social media stars, the allure and clout of the Hype House was simply unquestionable. In fact, Hype House–adjacent influencer Nikita Dragun described it best: the Hype House is “a fraternity filled with people who have millions of followers and dollars at their fingertips with high school drama and like… a ring light.”
(12/11/21 4:08pm)
Housed at Dilworth and LOVE Park, Philadelphia's Christmas Village is back and better than ever—helping visitors kick off the holiday season in style. From twinkling light displays to a sparkling carousel, this festival is a must–see for anyone hoping to alleviate some finals stress and spread some Christmas cheer.
(11/29/21 12:52am)
You’ve seen them before on campus. Those absurdly expensive parkas adorned with a red, white, and blue logo that proudly displays two words: Canada Goose. Valued at around $995, these jackets are an all–too–obvious indicator of wealth. But how did this jacket, warm enough for journeys to the Arctic, become a status symbol?
(11/15/21 3:39pm)
You’ve seen this story play out before on TikTok: A woman gets a Brazilian butt lift, and suddenly her life changes for the better.
(11/08/21 4:15pm)
In her most recent brush with scandal, TikTok star Zoe Laverne came under fire for selling “exclusive” photos of her newborn baby, Emersyn, for $15 to her 2.7 million Instagram followers.
(10/06/21 2:28am)
Gabby Petito, also known as one–half of the “Van Life” couple, was a 22–year–old woman reported missing earlier this month while on what was supposed to be a four–month, cross–country camping trip through national parks. Just under a week ago, Petito's remains were discovered in Wyoming's Bridger–Teton National Forest—her death was ruled a homicide. Her fiancé—Brian Laundrie—remains the prime suspect in the case due to past allegations of domestic abuse and his abrupt disappearance following her vanishing.
(09/27/21 11:15pm)
It's well known that Philadelphia is the place to be if you’re looking for a stellar food scene. But one unique element that sets the city apart from other culinary capitals is its plethora of Ethiopian food offerings, especially in West Philly.
(09/20/21 1:02am)
In the age of COVID–19, more and more Americans have swapped in–person work for virtual, raising the question: Why stay holed up at home when you could do your job from exotic spots like Bali, Cabo, and Tulum?
(09/07/21 4:00am)
From expensive yoga classes to acupuncture, health and self–care practices have taken mainstream culture by storm. Globally valued at around $4.2 trillion, the wellness industry has become our obsession, and it seems like it's here to stay.
(08/31/21 4:00am)
If you're a regular TikTok user, you're probably familiar with the "that girl" lifestyle—a perfectly curated montage of daily oat milk lattes, open books, minimalistic skincare, and matching workout gear. With an aesthetic marked by neutral tones and an emphasis on wellness, "that girl" on your For You Page effortlessly has her life together.