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(03/19/24 11:29pm)
McClelland Sushi and Market is the fan favorite of Penn dining halls: brisk and busy, similar to its clientele. Walking in, you’ll see students toting boxes of gyoza, bowls of udon, and trays of pork buns. One of these things is not like the other, but the systematic translation of Chinese food into American names is so normalized as to be unnoticeable. You are what you eat, and for a health–conscious America, even Chinese syllables prove to be too much of a toxin.
(03/25/24 1:31am)
For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved advertisements. As a young child growing up in Pakistan, my eyes would be glued to television commercials of beautiful women in extravagant wedding clothes and the clever billboards on the highway of greasy Kentucky Fried Chicken. Whenever my family traveled abroad and I had access to all the Teen Vogue and Seventeen magazines I could dream of, I spent hours flipping through the vibrant glossy pictures, captivated by the creativity before my eyes.
(03/15/24 2:49am)
Early in the morning of June 16, 1915, professor Scott Nearing received notice about his dismissal from Penn. “As the term of your appointment as assistant professor of economics for 1914–1915 is about to expire,” disclosed the letter from the Provost, “I am directed by the trustees of the University of Pennsylvania to inform you that it will not be renewed."
(03/15/24 4:00am)
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Ferris Bueller gave us that wisdom as a high school senior who felt he had too much on his plate. If he had gone to Penn, he’d have a heart attack within the first week. From cramming for finals to searching for internships, we seem to lack the time and the patience to think about the questions that matter most. What is virtue? What makes our lives worth living? Why are we here? On a cold Wednesday night, as crisp autumn turned to cruel winter, I made my trek through the wind tunnels of Locust Walk all the way to the Starbucks underneath 1920 Commons in search of the man who might have all the answers.
(03/17/24 11:48pm)
“I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness, starving hysterical naked”
(03/18/24 1:36am)
You have been hospitalized with a life–threatening illness. Your house was destroyed in a house fire. You need help. So, you reach out to Penn. But instead of support, you're only ignored.
(03/10/24 11:06pm)
It's 12 p.m., and lecture has just begun. Your hand moves to your mouth to stifle a yawn, and as you feel your eyes begin to close …
(02/26/24 2:44am)
Fiona Herzog: The Zone of Interest by writer–director Jonathan Glazer deprives all that the audience expects to see in a film about Auschwitz. Instead, it delivers chilling implications on the role of guilt, responsibility, and ignorance when making decisions.
(02/26/24 2:42am)
You can tell how admired someone's work is by how their academic peers celebrate their triumphs. At his winter book launch, it was clear that André Dombrowski is certainly well-recognized by fellow Art History scholars. After History of Art Department's celebration of Professor André Dombrowski's new book Monet’s Minutes: Impressionism and the Industrialization of Time, I sat down with the author in his out–of–a–movie Jaffe Building office to talk more about his process.
(03/15/24 4:00am)
Philadelphia Democrats are pushing a hard loyalist line: either support the party, or leave. However, for many progressive–minded people, this is just too hard a stance to take. The door is still swinging behind 16 ward committeepeople who were purged from their positions in the Democratic party this past month, a supposed result of their supporting Working Families Party (WFP) candidates in the last election. The WFP is a pro–working class alternative that has gained support in Philadelphia, notably winning two at–large city council seats with the elections of Kendra Brooks and Nicolas O’Rourke. Since ward committees play pivotal roles in voter registration and neighborhood canvassing, these removals could have serious consequences for the already contentious 2024 presidential election.
(03/22/24 4:00am)
Each year, Penn students shell out tens of thousands in tuition money and remain shackled to the ever–treacherous two–year on–campus living and dining scheme. But that’s not all we spend our money on. Street knows well that the bleak reality of a Penn student can only be soothed by the sweet embrace of a $7–15 daily treat—or two. Feel no shame, take no blame—we too, have had our wallets run dry at the Walnut Street CVS, Lyn’s food cart, and Saxby’s $6 cold brews. In honor of this month’s money issue, one of Street’s writers chronicled their daily purchases in a tell–all money diary.
(02/27/24 5:00am)
Whether a die–hard Harry Potter fan or an unabashed Percy Jackson admirer, many students across the University of Pennsylvania’s campus can remember the excitement of picking up a new release of their favorite book series or staking out at Barnes & Noble to scour its new set of bestsellers. While not every student goes on to become an English or Comparative Literature major, the type of novels that students consume have a long–lasting impact on the development of their character and identity.
(02/23/24 5:00am)
For Drew Basile’s (C ‘23) middle school self, competing on Survivor was a dream come true. Being just a few days short of winning a million dollars, less so. “Now, I’m a broke grad student living in Europe,” he tells me of his post–Survivor life.
(02/28/24 1:51am)
When Priya Deliwala (C ‘24) enters—no, bounces—into a room with a radiant smile from ear to ear, one can’t help but feel infected by the contagious positive energy embodied by a bubbly, warm, and welcoming self. This senior exemplifies the importance of embracing diverse perspectives and remaining open to grabbing the reins of any new opportunity that arises. Looking at the beautiful, intricate Henna tattoo drawn on Priya’s hands, it is clear that Indian culture is embedded into every aspect of Priya's life. Priya feels like the most authentic representation comes forth in giving back to others. Selfless and attentive, Priya tries to make others feel visible and important as a well–rounded, strong, and compassionate individual.
(03/22/24 1:01am)
The origin of film lies in its accessibility for the masses.
(02/23/24 5:00am)
Obama, Trump, and Biden walk into a bar and talk about baking gingerbread cookies. This scenario has likely never happened in real life, but on TikTok, you can find an audio recording of this conversation happening, down to the correct voices and all. It’s pretty obvious from the context that the recording is fake, and most people who encounter it will probably find it funny, regardless of what side of the political spectrum they’re on. But the recording itself begs the question: What if we didn’t have that context to know that the recording was fake? What if the three presidents had been discussing something other than baking gingerbread cookies? Given that people now have the technology to create videos of anyone doing anything, how can we tell what is real and what is not?
(03/13/24 12:04am)
“Sorry, I can’t go out to dinner … I have $7 a day to live on.” In December 2023, comedian Lukas Battle posted a video to TikTok sharing his ins and outs list for the new year. “Quiet luxury is out and loud budgeting is in,” he claims. Loud budgeting, according to Battle, encourages transparency surrounding one’s choice to not spend money. “It’s not ‘I don’t have enough,’ It’s ‘I don’t want to spend.’” Battle is not the first influencer to propose a shift towards financial transparency among Gen–Z, however. According to CNBC, the hashtag #FinTok has amassed over 4.7 billion views on TikTok, providing online spaces for users to share snippets of their financial experiences.
(03/12/24 11:58pm)
In the tumult of midterm season (which is to say, anytime after the second week of classes) Penn students need motivation. What better way to fuel a study session or shift at work than with music pointing toward the ultimate end goal? According to some, it’s not love—Valentine’s Day is over. Not altruism either: “Changing the world” is much harder than your college admissions essays might’ve assumed. The answer is cold, hard cash—but not according to all of these tracks, which provide a variety of outlooks. All that glitters is not gold, but these songs sure are.
(03/24/24 10:57pm)
Under Bangkok’s scorching sun, the thick air blanketed the disordered piles of unwanted clothes. As I dug through Chatuchak Market’s endless textiles, I scooped up a stained Polo Ralph Lauren shirt of questionable authenticity, merch from an unheard–of university in the Midwest, and a pair of cargos nice enough to try on. In one of the largest thrift markets in Bangkok, a blend of Pinterest–worthy vintage stylers and local moms fitting their kids unite in their search for cheap clothes.
(02/26/24 5:00am)
I am rain–soaked, hangry, and 30 minutes late when I finally arrive at Theater Exile. The South Philly black box performance space, tucked next to homes and across from a park, is the location for Theatre in the X's February installment of their OG Reading Series, which honors long–time Philadelphia playwrights. Inside the lobby, I’m greeted by the laughter of LaNeshe Miller–White and Walter DeShields, two of the three co–founders of Theatre in the X (along with Carlo Campbell). “We’re still in the eating and drinking portion of the night,” Miller–White tells me, before I am whisked downstairs to a table filled with vegan cheeseburger sliders, boxed wine, and beaming faces.