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(04/24/25 6:39pm)
Whether you obsess or abhor the grassy, sweet, and bitter flavor, chances are you’ve had matcha. In just a few years, matcha went from a niche import to a ubiquitous flavor in the United States, found in drinks, desserts, and more (check out this matcha rotisserie chicken). As we grew more health–conscious during the pandemic, matcha surged in popularity. Offering a healthier, caffeinated boost, it quickly emerged as the go–to wellness alternative to coffee. And unlike coffee, which has long been coded as jittery and utilitarian, matcha arrived soft, pastel, and ritualistic; packaged as a slower, more mindful kind of energy.
(04/27/25 4:46pm)
Enchanting, eerie island–themed music plays over a stretch of ocean at golden hour as a luxury boat glides through the pristine water. A sheen of beauty, a bedrock of sin. Everything seems perfect, and nothing is as it seems.
(05/28/25 3:55pm)
To the joy of insufferable teenagers and 20-somethings everywhere (myself included), Playboi Carti released his much–awaited MUSIC (followed by the rather aptly–named MUSIC—SORRY 4 DA WAIT) this March. After five long years of leaked songs and a stream of cryptic fit pics on Instagram, Carti reinforced his title as one of the more unorthodox and elusive figures in the rap scene. A part of that elusive identity is his ever–morphing visual persona—one that deserves as much critical attention as the music itself. NPR calls him an “anti–star”; Pitchfork coins him as a man of “eras, like you would Taylor Swift.” Reviewer Alphonse Pierre amusedly writes Carti from his time as the irreverent, high–energy face of SoundCloud rap at the beginning of his career through his transition into full–fledged Opium extravagance today. Carti isn’t just a chameleon; he’s a contradiction. A punk in luxury threads. A recluse who feeds a cult fanbase. An artist who skips the verse but nails the silhouette. So no, this isn’t a MUSIC review (there are plenty of those)—it’s a review of Playboi Carti’s many eras.
(05/29/25 6:41pm)
What do bath salts, honey, popcorn, pasta, beeswax candles, honey lemon cake, and tea have in common? All of these goods were featured in the first episode of With Love, Meghan, a new Netflix cooking show that features Meghan Markle and her friends.
(04/21/25 7:56pm)
Walking into MOM’s Organic, I picked up some okay hummus and a handful of drinks, dressed in an all–black ensemble that told the world, despite my banal snacks, I was in for a fun night. The crowning jewel of my outfit, however, was the Poppy t–shirt from three tours ago, my only real tell to the night I was about to have—something my check–out assistant immediately picked up on. We talked about the artist’s one–of–a–kind status; her ability to bridge the gap between female pop icon and hard–rock superstar, transforming from internet oddity to the first female Grammy–nominated metal act, all without being cringe. But mostly, we talked about how jealous he was that I got to go to her show at the Fillmore—and for good reason, she was incredible.
(04/21/25 8:05pm)
Her boyfriend? Shockingly identical to her brother. Her Wicked press tour? Overshadowed by her weirdly codependent relationship with Cynthia Erivo than the movie itself. Homewrecker allegations still slam her from all sides. The Oscars left her empty–handed; the Grammys, under–nominated. Ariana Grande had one mission with eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead: to polish the dents in her image and maintain her status as a pop superstar. And she delivered.
(04/14/25 2:49pm)
When I started Apple TV+’s Severance three years ago, two things struck me most: The first was its primary setting—Lumon’s headquarters—which happened to be a familiar and frequent study spot 20 minutes from my home in Jersey. The second, and perhaps more universally relatable, was its music. The opening theme is immediately engrossing, strange, and cinematic, introduced with eerie keys and crescendoing into swelling strings and electronics. Paired with the title sequence’s trippy visuals, it’s one of the strongest hooks I’ve ever encountered in television.
(04/11/25 9:46pm)
Rohana Gullapalli (C ’25, W ’25) sits with me in Perry World House in her running shoes. Even though she is busy serving on the board of large campus groups such as AIS, she makes time to test her new limits and go out of her comfort zone by running half–marathons, and getting her scuba diving license while balancing her dual degree.
(04/07/25 7:54pm)
I didn’t take any notes while watching this episode of Severance in my room with three friends, some on–brand snacks, and a whole lot of anxiety in my heart. I wanted the show to stick the landing so very badly, and I was glued to my screen, completely breathless the entire time I was watching.
(04/18/25 4:00am)
It’s sacrilege to spend the first day of spring inside, when the weather finally hits 70 degrees and you can leave the house without a puffer. At least, that’s what I told myself after deciding to skip my 10:15 a.m. class to sit on the green by Franklin Field to photosynthesize with my friends and pretend to do work—even though my computer was completely dead.
(04/17/25 8:29pm)
On March 14, Playboi Carti released his long–awaited third studio album, MUSIC. The record followed his 2020 album, Whole Lotta Red, plus five long years of teasing fans with a plethora of other projects. The 30–track album sees Carti continue in experimenting with his sound and lyricism, moving away from the vampy production and baby voice seen across Whole Lotta Red and instead opting for lower–pitched, Future–esque vocals.
(04/14/25 3:05pm)
The moistness of your socks radiates into your boots as they flank her side. You both stand out in the hay field. In between your legs, she wanders from weed to weed. You click your tongue and slam your heels into her sides. With each fence post you pass, she gets faster and faster. You’re losing control, and she knows it. Saddleless, you sit back and hold onto her neck. As you grip her reins, she pulls you up on the hill overseeing the field where you were just standing. You lean back and sit forward. On top of the hill, you come to a halt. The wind pushes the grass in the field onto its back, leaning away from you. She sighs and picks at the field below. You were scared. You weren’t listening to each other.
(04/04/25 12:16am)
For Maddie Pastore (C ‘25), impact is everything. One of the most notable faces in Penn Student Government, Maddie is environmentally conscious and socially concerned. Coming to Penn as a transfer student from a West Coast university while also having grown up in the Philadelphia suburbs, Maddie’s Penn experience has been a unique combination of novelty and familiarity, while pushing for impact in whatever ways she can.
(04/04/25 4:00am)
Donald Trump (W ‘68) is back in office. For some, it’s a sign of the end of democracy. For others, it’s a long–awaited opportunity to reassert a nationalist agenda. But beyond the polarization—the sensational headlines, partisan battles, and congressional gridlock—there are quieter consequences unfolding in classrooms, dorms, and visa offices.
(04/20/25 6:11pm)
Japanese Breakfast's latest album—before the release of For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women) on March 21—was not their widely acclaimed record Jubilee, as some reviews incorrectly cite. In reality, the group released an instrumental Original Video Game Soundtrack for Sable in September 2021 just a few months after the release of Jubilee. The game centered around exploration, and the soundtrack was softly infused with the whimsy and adventure of an open–world landscape.
(05/04/25 8:55pm)
A line forms outside the Foto Club, a scrappy bar in Harrowgate, Philadelphia. Outside, several people mingle in groups, standing awkwardly, yet excitedly in the darkness. I arrive an hour earlier in an unsuccessful attempt to nab an interview with ALEXSUCKS, the headliner for this special show. I do, however, catch the band members unloading their equipment as I exit, just in time to hear guitarist John Luther accidentally lock himself out of the tour van and mutter “Ahhh, fuck,” in perhaps a more unfiltered moment.
(04/10/25 4:45pm)
On March 13, 2025, indie pop singer Chappell Roan rocked the worlds of sapphic Midwest princesses everywhere by going full Nashville. On that fateful day, Roan released the single “The Giver” from her upcoming album, and to the shock of some (and the chagrin of many), the record is a country song. Roan joins many others in the industry that are undergoing an anti–Taylor Swift arc, if you will: female pop stars shifting their music over to a country aesthetic. Sabrina Carpenter, for example, collaborated with country superstar Dolly Parton on the deluxe version of her album Short n Sweet in February. Beyoncé released her first country album, Cowboy Carter, to much acclaim last year. So what’s going on? Are rhinestone cowboy boots trending of their own accord? Or are there larger political causes and implications behind the insidious move to guitars and Southern twang?
(04/23/25 5:37pm)
People’s self–care routines have gone too far. What started as a path to well–being has transformed into a performative, punishing pursuit of perfection—one that ultimately defeats its own purpose. The “before my kids wake up” videos now read less like wholesome content and more like the intro of American Psycho. While these routines may be framed as wellness, they have a disturbing edge defined by precision, vanity, and ritual (which isn’t dissimilar from Patrick Bateman’s narrated morning routine).
(04/21/25 7:57pm)
Philadelphia’s reputation as the United States' “Cradle of Liberty” has long endured: As the nation’s primary capital, this city oversaw America’s forefront discourses on self governance. Likewise, Independence Mall’s attractions recollect momentous events in the democratic republic’s formation—the Constitutional Convention and Second Continental Congress. Mediating 5th and 6th streets, this national historic landmark enlightens visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Plus, what elementary schooler doesn’t enjoy subverting each “DO NOT TOUCH” sidenote, or photobombing Liberty Bell selfies?
(04/18/25 4:00am)
“Every single person that I have worked with in the past ten years in this field who is not at the World Bank is either furloughed or terminated,” says Penn professor Heather Huntington.
