Election 2020: Four Years Undone in Four Days?
(11/15/20 5:06am)
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Gen Z's Coping Mechanism is Humor
(12/01/20 3:07am)
In recent years, Generation Z—aka anyone born 1997 onward—has risen to prominence as the loneliest and most anxiety–ridden generation. From a 2018 poll by the Pew Research Center, 70 percent of American teens reported depression and anxiety as a “major problem,” and in an American Psychological Association (APA) study of Gen Z in 2018, Gen Z is found to be the least likely generation to report good or excellent mental health. Uncertainty plagues the generation, from climate change and political polarization to school shootings and police brutality. Feelings of instability and disillusionment surround the present and future and can generate feelings of worry, loneliness, and depression.
Street's Favorite Albums of 2020
(12/09/20 1:00am)
It's been a tough year. Thankfully, music exists.
Hadji Gaviota Wants You To Be Honest With Yourself
(11/15/20 2:07pm)
What’s it like to graduate from Penn and pursue a music career? What’s it like to tell other Penn grads that you didn’t gun for a finance or consulting job and explain why you decided to settle for a smaller salary? Hadji Gaviota, a former 34th Street writer and Queens–based singer, songwriter, and producer, might have the answers.
The Fox–Eye Trend Isn’t Cute—It’s Racist
(12/01/20 10:16am)
Eyes have always been a sensitive topic for many Asians in America, no matter their ethnicity. From being subject to “ching–chong” chants or the common gesture of pulling up eye corners to mimic “looking Chinese,” the natural slant of Asian eyes has forever been a target of racism. TV personality Julie Chen got cosmetic eye surgery because she was told she would not succeed unless she made her “eyes look bigger.” Civil rights activist Fred Korematsu attempted to go to a plastic surgeon to change his eyes in hopes of preventing him from being sent to a Japanese internment camp. Yet despite Asian eyes being a source of trauma for many, they are now considered a fashion “trend.”
The Siege of Troye
(11/15/20 4:59am)
“I remember walking home from the Hill,” Olivia Troye (C’99) says. “I remember walking home past the Pentagon while it was still on fire.”
What Does An Election Sound Like?
(11/15/20 5:02am)
American democracy is dying, and the election system is one of the fatal diseases that’s killing it. With an unnecessary emphasis on aesthetics, the spread of misinformation, inaccurate representation of voters, and a myriad of other issues, the process needs fundamental change. The cherry on top is that candidates have started to invade American ears with campaign music to discreetly shape their rhetoric and influence their audiences' emotions. Although campaign music can be used to motivate and inspire voters towards a positive direction, as Joe Biden has shown, a close look at Trump’s music choice shows that campaign music can be used to build fear and anger just as effectively.
Letter From the Election Issue Editor
(11/15/20 5:06am)
I spent Saturday morning hungover and failing at getting work done. I involuntarily woke up at seven and couldn’t get back to sleep after a late night of festivities with my roommates. We took shots, danced, and talked—all in hopes of dulling the anxieties we all felt about the soon–to–be–announced outcome of the election.
Pre–2020 Election, Protest Art Demands Change
(11/15/20 5:01am)
Before the 2020 election, an impenetrable cloud of apprehension was cast over the Penn community, Philadelphia, and the nation at large. The diametrically opposed beliefs of rival candidates and members of their respective parties felt oppressive and irrevocable. However, as information becomes publicized regarding contemporary election issues like immigration law, gun control, police brutality, equitable women’s rights, and global climate change, citizens nationwide are ready for to someone to amend the flaws of the current administration. One pivotal way in which the voice of the nation has manifested itself in regards to the 2020 election is through the trailblazing influence of protest art.
CHIKA Reclaims her Power on ‘Industry Games’
(11/10/20 3:21am)
If you haven’t heard of CHIKA, this article is your sign to dive into the fresh, biting rhythms and flows of her latest EP, INDUSTRY GAMES, immediately. Having first gone viral for her satirical video post–the 2016 US Presidential Election, the Nigerian–American poet/rapper CHIKA has grown in bounds since the meme first brought her in the public stratosphere.
Philly Artist Bill Strobel Recreates Lady Justice With Chalk
(11/15/20 5:01am)
Early in October, MTV reached out to Bill Strobel, a local artist, and asked him to create the Philadelphia installation as part of their Vote For Your Life campaign.
Sarah Min is Organizing Her Community for Social Change
(11/15/20 4:59am)
“I was in my apartment, getting ready to head to the rally of Count Every Vote,” Sarah Min (GSE ‘16/SP2 ‘20) details the moment she heard the results of the U.S. presidential election. “All of a sudden, my phone is blowing up. All my personal friend chats, my community organizing chats—and then I started getting back–to–back FaceTime calls, just being stunned and celebratory and literally crying on the phone with friends.”
The Right Side of History: Republican Students Split On Support For Trump
(11/15/20 4:59am)
Justin Chan (W ‘23), a Republican, doesn’t like Trump.
From the Campaign Trail: These Two Penn Students Reflect On Working For Team Biden
(11/15/20 4:59am)
During the dog days of Joe Biden's presidential campaign, Street spoke separately with Seth Schuster and Samantha Delman, two employees on tasked with communicating the now–President–elect's mission and getting voters to the polls. Both described their motivation to work for Biden, experience throughout the campaign, and belief in his ability to heal our nation during this tumultuous time.
The Fight Against Sexist Algorithms
(11/08/20 10:49pm)
We’re likely familiar with person–to–person sexism. Whether that comes in the form of inappropriate comments about a women’s appearance or workplace sexual harrassment, it’s clear that women are often disrespected in the professional world. As technology develops the ability to sort through resumes and qualifications, a new concern arises: Can algorithms be sexist?
'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm:' A Review
(11/15/20 5:02am)
Between COVID–19 and the presidential election, 2020 has been full of surprises. The past few months have been full of troubles and anxiety, from the transition to online learning and election concerns to health scares surrounding the coronavirus. Suddenly, 2020 delivered another surprise: Borat Margaret Sagdiyev.
What Can A Ballot Do: Investigating Just How Much Voting Actually Accomplishes
(11/15/20 4:58am)
“...and make sure to vote!”
Why We Don’t Need to #FreeMelania
(11/15/20 5:00am)
Donald and Melania Trump’s marriage has captivated the interest of the internet for all the wrong reasons. Standing in stark contrast with the heartfelt romance between Barack and Michelle Obama, analyses of the Trumps often paint their relationship as strained and unnatural, noting Melania’s uncomfortable body language and her clear reluctance to engage in PDA. With the media and internet culture framing Mrs. Trump as a reluctant participant in her marriage, a perception of the First Lady as being “too good” for her racist, misogynist husband has formed. From her refusal to hold his hand to her questionable facial expressions, Melania Trump has been painted as a female casualty of Trump’s delusional egotism.
Examining the ‘Skinny or Fashionable’ Trend
(11/05/20 11:09pm)
Too often on most social media, “fashionable” really just means “skinny,” as Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok users glorify trendily unflattering “normcore” outfits on slim body types and demonize anyone else trying to mimic the style. Thankfully, the predominantly fatphobic culture is starting to shift as the “skinny or fashionable” trend, which started in July on TikTok and Twitter, calls out the double standard.
You Create Music When You Talk: Pamela Z's Interdisciplinary Work Stretches Definitions
(11/08/20 12:14am)
Read this sentence out loud in your mind. Do you hear your speech inflections? Pitches that could be turned into a little tune? This type of enlightening perspective on sound is one of many things that Pamela Z, a composer and performer, tells us about through ambitious and experimental multimedia shows and galleries. She discussed these interdisciplinary and avant–garde forms of expression during the Music Colloquium hosted by the Penn Music Department.
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