The Rise and Fall of Boy Bands
(02/03/23 12:59am)
Boy bands. You either love them or you hate them.
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Jhené Aiko Covertly Rejects Cultural Escapism On ‘Trip’
(01/29/23 11:18pm)
After R&B singer Jhené Aiko lost her older brother Miyagi in 2012, she spent the next five years losing herself. Whether it was abusing controlled substances, immersing herself in meaningless relationships, or jetting across the world to escape her feelings, there wasn’t much she wouldn’t do to find solace from her pain.
Mommy(‘s Aesthetic) and Me
(01/27/23 2:15am)
For many “mom lifestyle” influencers, there are content hallmarks that their audiences expect to see: workout clothes, kale smoothies, anti–aging moisturizers, and a cute toddler roaming around the back of the frame. For some mommy bloggers, their child is the centerpiece of a marketing machine; however, for others, their kids are only an add–on to a pre–established aesthetic.
The Damaging Effects of the Femme Fatale Trope in Rap
(01/27/23 12:24am)
“I can take your man if I want to … ”
Lily Collins Proves That Going Viral is as Simple as Saying “Oui!” In 'Emily In Paris'
(01/23/23 5:00am)
Maybe it’s the highly dramatic acting that feels almost mimed at times, or maybe it’s the flamboyant clothing sported by Lily Collins’ character, but whatever it is, the fact remains that Emily in Paris is a show that, while highly entertaining, is usually laughable. Ask someone if they’ve watched the Netflix original series, and they’ll almost certainly roll their eyes and laugh, indicating their dislike for the cheesy program.
Your 2023 Valentine's Day Soundtrack
(01/31/23 10:00pm)
Everyone asks for different things when it comes to sex. Whether you’re into candlelight and rose petals, or just prefer a flat surface, I think we can all agree that the backing track can make or break the moment.
Songs That Can Make You Climax
(01/25/23 2:00pm)
‘Songs About Sex’ are prolific enough to get their own category in "Pitch Perfect” Riff Offs. Think of any list of popular songs from the last 50 years and at least 25% of it will be about intercourse in some capacity. But let’s be real—there’s a reason that you don’t see “WAP” on many unironic masturbation or sex playlists despite being a great song about that subject matter. Songs that truly feel orgasmic often contain either a moody, sensual beat or a soaring climax, whether the lyrics are about the rawness of sex or not. Anything can set you in the mood if the feeling’s right.
Redefining the “Hoe Phase”?
(01/25/23 11:00am)
Ah, the so–called “hoe phase.” It’s a rite of passage, of sorts, of the college experience. Put simply, it consists of a period of your life, usually relatively short (hence: phase) when you engage in some form of sexual relations with a string of different people. Though such relations are often characterised as immature, knee–jerk reactions to heartbreak, they need not be defined by their background or the person in them: any time of relative promiscuity essentially fits the bill.
Explore and Transform: A Look into the World of Fanfiction
(01/30/23 2:00pm)
If you’ve ever found yourself involved in any sort of fanbase, you’ve probably stumbled upon fanfiction. Maybe you were unhappy with the last season of Game of Thrones, so you searched for an alternate ending. Perhaps you’ve scoured the Internet for a blossoming romance between Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy and devoutly followed their (non–canon) journey from enemies to lovers. While many may grow out of their Harry Potter or Game of Thrones obsessions, fanfiction remains a fundamental part of fan communities, or “fandoms,” of all kinds.
The Hidden Divide Between Black Men and Women
(01/22/23 9:23pm)
“Sorry, you seem nice and all, but I’m just not into Black girls.”
A New Era for ARCH
(11/30/22 11:00pm)
You may know it as the best place to SABS on a sunny day or ground zero for every student group and their requisite free* Insomnia Cookies, but the Arts, Research, and Culture House is more than just a pretty face. The building has long been a pillar of Penn’s rich multicultural community, housing minority affinity groups such as La Casa Latina, the Pan–Asian American Cultural House, and MAKUU, Penn’s Black cultural center. Since it opened in 2014, ARCH has become a hub not only for each respective community, offering programming and events relating to particular cultural identities, but also for groups of students to foster a sense of belonging within and without the physical space.
Chinatown Activism: Then and Now
(12/09/22 5:00am)
At the age of five, Taryn Flaherty (C ‘25) was already an activist. Of course, she put her own childhood spin on it, adding a tasteful fairytale touch.
Hip–Hop is Not the Problem
(12/02/22 6:50pm)
The American epidemic of gun violence has infiltrated the increasingly popular genre of hip–hop. In the past few years, it seems as if the hip–hop community has been hit with endless tragedy. In the late 1990s, the deaths of Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur were a devastating anomaly. Now, since 2018, at least one big hip–hop name has died a gun–related death each year, leading fans and celebrities to call for gun reform across the country. But unsurprisingly, the media continues to blame the hip–hop genre itself for the senseless murders, rather than the true culprit: guns.
A High School Experience Marked by Watered Down Lessons, Inadequate Resources, and Isolation
(12/07/22 5:00am)
The University of Pennsylvania is one of hundreds of colleges educating students who attended high school during the COVID–19 pandemic. These students were taking courses foundational to college instruction when their high schools pivoted to remote instruction for a period of time to protect students and staff. But online learning was inaccessible for many high school students and was not always as thorough as in–person instruction. Students could not always receive key services from schools. Even when schools returned to in–person teaching, the transition was disjointed, with higher rates of teacher and student absenteeism. This led to what many are calling “learning loss,” an issue especially felt by those who had less funding, resources, and support from their schools during remote learning. Learning loss is evident in recent declining ACT scores and anecdotal remarks from educators and students sharing the barriers and difficulties of online instruction.
Sparking Conversation: The Future of Weed Politics in Pennsylvania
(11/21/22 3:39am)
Many human rights were on the ballot this election season, including, but not limited to, Pennsylvanians’ legal right to smoke some weed. As politicians battled for the majority vote, employing tactics from accusatory advertisements to "Darties for Democracy," the issue of marijuana legalization was overshadowed by the salient issues of reproductive rights and high crime rates. But as the new elects are soon to be ushered into office, the future of marijuana legislation hangs in the balance.
“Meet Me in the Bathroom” Is An Ode To The Early 2000s NYC Alt Music Scene
(11/21/22 3:43am)
7:30 p.m. on a Tuesday night, I found myself sitting in a sea of tortoise shell glasses frames and beanies. I have the same conversations over and over with fellow moviegoers. “How do you order?” “I don’t know it’s my first time here” “Me too.” White millennials flocked to the closest “underground” theater they could find in Philadelphia, Studio Movie Grill. Without a doubt, I was the youngest person in the theater. I sat in a sticky seat as everyone else ordered drinks because they were old enough to. Together we watched the coveted documentary, which came out in NYC and LA on Nov. 4 and was released in a small batch throughout the country on Nov. 8.
The WALK's 27L is a Soaring Success
(11/15/22 11:32pm)
On Nov. 4, a Friday night like any other, a party swings into motion at the heart of Penn’s campus. A flurry of students clamber up Castle’s steps, dressed to the nines. From inside, a pulsing beat can be heard. The frat house is abuzz, but not for the usual reasons.
Passion Exploitation is the Dark Side of Nonprofit Work
(01/16/23 1:00pm)
From a young age, most people are told to follow their passions when choosing a career.
Rihanna Re-enters the Music Scene in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
(11/18/22 3:20am)
Warning: this article contains spoilers for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.'
Street's Favorite Albums of 2022
(12/01/22 4:00am)
2022 has been a year for rebirth. Not just for us, but also for music.
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