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(01/17/22 5:00am)
As a child, I was never particularly immersed in pop culture. I didn’t consume mainstream music or kids’ TV shows, instead opting for a steady diet of vintage Hardy Boys novels handed down to me by my grandparents. Something about watching a story unfold page–by–page, the whole time feeling like you too had a stake in solving the puzzle, was infinitely more satisfying.
(12/07/21 3:28am)
It should come as no surprise that Penn’s founding as an all–white and all–male university still reverberates in its culture today. Two of the University’s oldest performing arts groups—the Penn Glee Club and Mask and Wig—are examples of how these traditions persist even centuries later.
(09/26/21 11:32pm)
Ever wondered why there are so many vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Philly? Of course, HipCityVeg and Dottie’s Donuts stand out as Penn favorites, but there are dozens of other veggie–centric menus that you’ve probably seen throughout the city. What you can’t tell from storefronts is what inspired these restaurants—and just how tied up Philly is in vegan history and culture.
(07/08/21 4:42am)
Summer is here, which means bright colors and vibrant patterns are in. And as fashion becomes more vivid, so does makeup—you’ve probably seen dozens of celebrities and influencers rocking creative looks on social media. While it might feel daunting to attempt some of the looks that have been gracing your Instagram explore page lately, you don’t need to be a makeup artist to add some fun shapes and colors to your skill set. So if you’re searching for some beginner–friendly ideas to elevate your look, check out this list of the best trends to try this summer.
(07/01/21 11:57am)
Going to the gym can be a really uncomfortable experience for many people—and not just because it leaves you hot and sweaty. The fitness industry often actively espouses harmful and oppressive ideologies, and its tendency to promote body shaming and unhealthy relationships with food are well documented by nutritionists and fat liberation activists alike.
(06/25/21 11:34pm)
Content Warning: The following text mentions mental illness and suicide, which can be disturbing or triggering for some readers. Please find resources listed at the bottom of the article.
(06/09/21 8:57pm)
Much like the rest of us, Lua Beckman (C ‘22) has spent a lot of time throughout the pandemic in her room—except that hers has doubled as a painting studio. The room itself is huge with high ceilings, and her easel sits in the very center surrounded by a bunch of mirrors, which are helpful for looking at a painting from a new perspective and identifying areas that still need work.
(06/02/21 7:20pm)
It’s hard to imagine a more quintessential summer treat than ice cream. It’s cold and sweet—providing some much needed relief from the sweltering heat. What's more, ice cream is the perfect dessert to enjoy with friends while wandering around Philly and exploring the places that have reopened as vaccination rates climb.
(05/27/21 2:44am)
Just last week, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner was reelected for his second term. Krasner has branded himself as a "progressive," originally running on a campaign of criminal justice reform. Recently, one of his policies has received more attention—both positive and negative: his decision not to prosecute cases against sex workers for solicitation.
(05/12/21 7:50pm)
If you’ve ever seen someone strolling down Locust with a pair of purple Beats on, it’s pretty likely that it was Heta Patel (C '21). “If you ask any of my friends, it's an identifying feature of who I am,” she explains. “There've been some people I've run into who were like, ‘Oh my god, you're the purple Beats girl!’”
(04/26/21 10:58pm)
If you’ve ever tried to make matcha at home, you might have started with a store–bought mix. It was probably a yellow–green color and contained additives and sweeteners. If it didn’t have sugar in it already, you probably wanted to add a few spoonfuls to mask the grassy flavor. Unfortunately, this is pretty common in lower–grade matcha—it can be incredibly bitter in its natural state.
(03/23/21 4:00am)
2020 was undoubtedly one of the most difficult years the food industry has faced to date. With lockdown orders imposed nationwide to curb the spread of COVID–19, many restaurants were forced to lay off workers, or even permanently close, as profits declined. In just the first month of the pandemic, 8 million restaurant jobs were lost.
(02/09/21 1:32pm)
People in budding relationships frequently field personal questions from new love interests. Getting to know someone requires an informal game of 20 questions—you spend so much time learning what things they care about. But the pandemic has given rise to a new first–date question that’s even more important: What precautions are you taking to limit your exposure to COVID–19?
(02/18/21 5:00pm)
Content warning: This piece describes examples of digital abuse, sexual violence, relationship violence, and institutional reporting, which can be disturbing and/or triggering for some readers. Please find resources listed at the bottom of the article.
(02/09/21 10:53pm)
Content warning: The following text describes eating disorders, medical fatphobia, body shaming, and bariatric surgery, which can be disturbing and/or triggering for some readers. Please find resources listed at the bottom of the article.
(02/03/21 5:00am)
Content warning: The following text describes eating disorders and can be disturbing and/or triggering for some readers. Please find resources listed at the bottom of the article.
(12/08/20 1:40am)
Over the summer—and in the midst of widespread protests against police brutality and anti–Black systemic racism—a number of initiatives popped up across social media with the goal of pressuring the beauty industry into supporting Black–owned businesses and consumers.
(12/06/20 3:41am)
Before quarantine, you might have thought that knitting and crochet were hobbies reserved for old ladies with seven cats. After all, what college student has the time to sit around for hours crafting a spool of yarn into a blanket?
(11/12/20 2:37pm)
Skincare advice has rapidly become a popular subculture on TikTok, and for good reason. A number of specialists, estheticians, and dermatologists give advice to teens struggling with acne or other skin concerns, explaining how the complicated ingredients in skincare products—like retinol and exfoliating acids—work in a way that is easily understood by the everyday consumer.
(11/15/20 5:00am)
It’s hard to imagine a headline from any major news outlet that reads: Is Mike Pence’s Fashion His Secret Weapon? After all, why would readers care that the Vice President tends to rotate between three standard gray, navy, and black suits? And yet, this exact article was recently published in the Wall Street Journal—the only difference being that Mike Pence was swapped for Kamala Harris.