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(04/11/25 9:29pm)
Did you have a magazine when you were younger that captivated all your attention and shaped your ultimate aspirations? If so, you have something in common with Dr. Joseph Turow, who loves reading Ad Age just as much as when he got his first copy at the Brooklyn Library. Ad Age left its mark on Turrow's life; he has spent over 50 years researching advertising, media, and their influence on society. This year marks the advertising expert's final year after a long stretch at Penn—Turow completed his bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. on this campus. Currently, he is a professor of Media Systems & Industries and is planning to retire this year.
(03/19/25 12:35am)
Intro: Aditya (Adi) Gowd (E ‘25) is a blend of innovation, creativity, and mentorship. Whether he’s helping students as head teaching assistant for CIS 1100, fostering community as a residential advisor at Hill College House, or producing music with friends, he approaches every task with passion and enthusiasm. His interests range from engineering to music to mentorship, always finding ways to help and support those around him. With dedication and excitement, Adi leaves a lasting impact, making the Penn community a little better one step at a time.
(03/28/25 2:07am)
For Eileen Wang (W ‘25), every activity is an opportunity for expression. Whether it’s the sharp crack of a tennis ball against her racket or the rhythmic chopping of fresh ingredients on a cutting board, Eileen has found a way to bring passion, joy, and dedication to every table in her life. As part of Women’s Varsity Tennis, she thrives on the intensity of the game, unlocking a piece of herself she only accesses when she plays. But tennis has always been more than a sport—it’s in her DNA. Born and raised in a tennis family, Eileen brings her work ethic from home onto the court and from the court into the rest of her life.
(03/03/25 4:04pm)
Welcome to this week’s Street Sweeper! I’m your host, Fiona Herzog.
(03/21/25 4:00am)
Going to college in Philly, we’re so often bombarded—both on social media and in real life—with seemingly endless options for how to spend our free time. So, I’m delighted to announce that Street has done the hard part for you: We’ve rounded up what we think are the can’t–miss events for the month in one convenient place. If I’ve done my job right, there’ll be something in here for every one of our readers, no matter what you like to do with your free time.
(03/21/25 4:00am)
Single’s Inferno, South Korea’s most recent and most popular reality dating show, finished its fourth season in February. Riffing off the genre’s more typical competition tropes—lots of abs, drama, and love triangles—the show frames the contestants’ search for love as a means of escape from the “Inferno,” a deserted island and a “singles’ hell.” Find a contestant you click with, choose each other, and you’re allowed to escape for the evening to “Paradise,” hotel suites complete with everything that’s supposed to help you fall in love: deluxe beds, room–service dinner, and an outdoor pool. You get the idea.
(04/03/25 2:03am)
The clock reads 8:30 p.m. Although you are sitting in the comfort of your own home (or dorm), it’s almost as though you’ve won standby tickets and are sitting in the iconic Studio 8H. After all, New York City is only an hour and a half Amtrak ride away. Usually, you watch on Saturday night at 11:30 p.m., but tonight is different. It’s a Sunday evening, and “Saturday Night Live’s 50th Anniversary Special” is on NBC. Suddenly, the iconic band introduction plays, the lights go up, and a host enters a Grand Central Station–inspired set and recites a monologue. Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!
(03/01/25 9:39pm)
Best performance, or best narrative?
(03/18/25 11:41pm)
I have always said that if someone truly knew me—really knew me—they wouldn’t propose with a Harry Winston ring. They would hunt down a vintage Alexander McQueen piece, something salvaged from an auction or a private collector, something infused with history, rebellion, and raw beauty. A shredded lace gown from Dante, a razor–sharp tailored jacket from Widows of Culloden, or a corset so structured it could break ribs—something that carries weight, that commands reverence.
(03/06/25 7:35pm)
Thirteen cold–pressed juices a day, every hour, on the hour. Five coffee enemas. Everything green, everything clean. No need for chemotherapy, surgery, or long, terrified stays in hospital rooms. If you’re just diligent enough, your cancer will go away.
(04/13/25 4:06pm)
Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration into office, several executive orders have been passed that either directly or indirectly target the transgender community. Tensions have begun to grow, as these orders have affected different corporations, companies, and other industries. Tertiary educational institutions have taken an especially large hit, as a more recent executive order has called for the dismantlement of LGBTQ+ policies.
Trans lives are once again strongly endangered. Hate crime charges arespiking, and the current political landscape is becoming very similar to past movements of other historically marginalized people. But times and circumstances like these tend to produce impactful media centered around perseverance and connection within these affected communities. So far, 2025 has not disappointed.
(03/27/25 6:57pm)
There’s a problem with modern movies. Well, there are a lot of problems—terrible CGI, a general lack of trust in the audience, an unwillingness to take bold chances. There’s a lot that Hollywood needs to improve. There is, however, one problem that stands out above them all. One problem that makes older movies tower above the modern sensibility: Today’s directors have a fear of earnestness.
(03/21/25 4:00am)
Pastel organza in pink, green, and cream drapes elegantly, encasing satin roses within airy bags and oversized scrunchies. Sunlight filters through the sheer fabric, casting soft, diffused glows that dance across the space. Room Shop’s accessories—ruffled chokers and garters, multicolored scrunchies adorned with whimsical charms like shrimp, stars, and crystals—are displayed against the industrial backdrop of a refurbished school. Concrete walls and oversized windows provide a striking contrast to the dreamy atmosphere, where golden light reflects off the satin textures, illuminating vintage home decor: funky figurines, ceramic vases, and personal treasures. Each piece speaks to an ethos of creating a world tailored to you and your personality by refashioning existing materials.
(03/21/25 4:00am)
Forget the big–box stores and cookie–cutter chains: Philly’s shopping gems are for those with a little grit and a lot of personality. For too long, this city has been treated like New York’s scrappier little sister or Los Angeles’ moody East Coast cousin, but anyone paying attention knows Philly has always had an edge. It’s found in the thrifted leather jackets on South Street, the minimalist–chic boutiques in Old City, the streetwear hubs in Fishtown, and the avant–garde designers quietly building cult followings. Philly style is less about chasing trends and more about confidence—pulling off the unexpected, mixing grit with glamour, and never trying too hard. So, if you’re looking for places that get that, start here: a roundup of the best spots proving that Philly is, and always has been, fashion–forward in its own way.
(03/21/25 4:00am)
It’s below 20 degrees and my toes are freezing. Grey, the small guard kitty, sits outside the Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club stables of Strawberry Mansion, next to a bag of carrots dropped off that morning for the horses. There’s hay on the ground, horses shuffling in their stalls, and Jake, the club’s new pony–sized puppy, is bolting around the property.
(02/24/25 5:00am)
Welcome to this week's Street Sweeper!
(02/26/25 9:56pm)
I watched Babygirl the way God (A24) intended—through some grainy, shaky, likely–illegal cam coverage. The latest entry in A24’s unhinged female protagonist cinematic universe, Babygirl isn’t a girlboss redemption arc or a carefully crafted feminist statement. It’s about a woman in free fall, clinging to whatever scraps of control and validation she can find. If the 2010s gave us the “cool girl” (Gone Girl) and 2020 gave us “girlboss” (Promising Young Woman), we are now deep into feral goblin woman cinema, where the messiness is not just emotional but physical, visceral, and deeply uncomfortable.
(04/24/25 8:53pm)
Luxury is only getting more expensive. And for a long time, it defied the basic laws of ECON 0100: As prices rose, so did demand.
(02/24/25 7:38pm)
As of a few days ago, Down with Love, 2003’s overlooked masterpiece of a rom–com, has become my most rewatched movie. This recent addition to the Criterion Channel is a perfect picture, and that’s no exaggeration. Or, well, maybe it might be, just a little. It would have been even better were it a musical, and it’s shocking that it isn’t, considering it stars Renée Zellweger straight off the heels of Chicago, and Ewan McGregor fresh from Moulin Rouge!.
(03/02/25 11:54pm)
There’s a problem in the Philly art scene: Emerging artists have few places to show their work. Divided between DIY spaces focused mostly on giving support to their friends and community and established commercial galleries with an already strong roster, it can feel like Philly just isn’t a welcoming city for artists establishing long–lasting careers in the art world.
