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(03/28/25 2:11am)
On Feb. 20, I walked into Union Transfer with a ticket, a dream, and no idea what I was getting myself into. I was there to see Alcest, the first French band I’ve listened to and one of the few non–English groups I've ever explored. Though I went into the night blind, the experience was nothing less than breathtaking—Alcest performed every track beautifully, bringing their stories to life on stage. As the show continued, a question of great importance arose in my mind: Why don’t other people go into shows blind?
(03/26/25 12:07am)
Whether you’ve wanted to or not, you’ve heard AI–generated music. It’s everywhere these days, especially in rap music, with artists like Kanye and Metro Boomin openly embracing the technology. On TikTok especially, AI vocal covers seem to have found a home, time and time again. But there are also crystal–clear ethical criticisms to be made: It’s a loss of “humanity,” it lacks proper credit, and it’s a lazy cash grab. And while these may seem obvious, there are still cases of AI usage that manage to circumvent them all. Clearly, there’s a wide and layered landscape here, and it’s worth understanding.
(04/14/25 3:07pm)
A few months ago, my dad and I watched an old recording of The Beatles playing “Revolution” live. The performance was dynamic, impassioned, and electric; they went ballistic.
(03/17/25 1:48am)
In the millisecond following the announcement of Sabrina Carpenter's deluxe album, pure excitement overcame any sort of logical thinking, with fans asking, "What exactly is a deluxe album, exactly, and why was I forced to wait two months for it?" With nearly every top album entailing a deluxe companion, reactions are well rehearsed.
(03/18/25 11:50pm)
Soft wind accompanies the sound of golf clubs brushing the perfectly cut grass. The sun’s rays illuminate highlights and shadows on the caps of the attendees. It’s the perfect golf weather. Surely, every player should be performing to the best of their abilities, right?
(03/18/25 9:07pm)
I fucking called it once again, I have to say.
(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.
(03/03/25 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?
(03/06/25 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.
(02/26/25 1:04am)
We pick up this week where we last left off, with Mark Scout and Reghabi in Mark’s garage directly after a reintegration flash. Mark is telling Reghabi about what he saw, and she tells him that she doesn’t know what exactly is going on, but clearly Gemma is “essential” to Lumon, and perhaps Mark should consider letting her speed up the reintegration process.
(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.
(03/28/25 4:00am)
Questions about pragmatism have, for a long time, plagued the humanities. Fields such as English and fine arts have historically been intertwined with the “starving artist” trope—the image of someone willing to give up their financial wellbeing for the pursuit of creative passion. Meanwhile, internet videos of graduates of New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study have recently gone viral, with users mocking the practicality of their self–designed humanities majors. In response to BA concentrations such as “Art as a Social Mechanism” and “Care Politics,” some social media users commented on the unemployment and debt that the graduates would face, while others simply called NYU Gallatin a “clown school.”
(02/24/25 5:00am)
Welcome to this week's Street Sweeper!
