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(10/28/19 5:50am)
Any respectable Millenial–Gen Z cusper has fond childhood memories of watching American Idol back in its heyday. In the emerging world of reality television, the celebrity judges’ state–wide search to find the next pop star dominated the prime time slot. For nearly twenty years it churned out—to the behest of the American public—a number of impressionable entertainers including Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, and Carrie Underwood. Since the noughties, the show has lost its luster and programs like The Voice and The X Factor have attempted, and mostly failed, to fill its niche. This is where Netflix’s new series, Rhythm + Flow comes in. In a contemporary pop landscape commanded by rap and hip–hop, a refreshing and enticing televised competition has finally emerged.
(05/04/19 12:08am)
This spring, Keeping Up with the Kardashians is airing its 16th season. For some people, this signifies 16 seasons too many, while others revel in the Kardashian’s prolonged period in the limelight. The first season of the reality TV show aired in 2007 which, believe it or not, was more than 10 years ago.
(04/16/19 10:28pm)
The incessant hustle of daily life at Penn makes it easy to forget that this institution has been around for generations. In many ways, not much has changed: 50 years ago, students still hurried down Locust Walk from class to class, went to Smokey Joe’s on Saturday nights, and stayed up late studying in the library, just as we do today. And yet, Penn in 1969 was vastly different in almost every aspect, ranging from the physical campus to its class demographics. With the Class of 1969’s 50th reunion approaching in May, Wendy Santoro and Mary Ellen Miller—two alumni of what used to be called the College for Women at the University of Pennsylvania—shared what student life was like half a century ago.
(04/15/19 11:10pm)
On the surface, Triple Frontier appears to be the sloppy result of Netflix taking a Buzzfeed quiz along the lines of “We’ll Tell You Which Exotic Location To Film Your Movie In Based On Your Choice in Men,” choosing Oscar Isaac, Ben Affleck, Garrett Hedlund, Charlie Hunnam, and Pedro Pascal, and ending up with Colombia. The beginning of the movie, released by the streaming service on March 13, is quite rocky; the characters' background stories are hastily slapped together and the script itself is a bit dry. However, approximately twenty–five minutes in, the plot begins to quickly unravel and the audience is able to see the movie for what it truly is: the adrenaline–inducing love child of Narcos, Ocean’s 11, and Survivor.
(04/05/19 1:39am)
Bon Iver’s March 27 performance at The Met Philadelphia epitomized the perfect 21st century concert. The perfect 21st century concert is sophisticated, self–aware, experimental, and fluid. It is polished, but not perfect; that is to say, the audience does not forget that a human is performing live and on–stage. The perfect 21st century concert utilizes modern technology to enhance the performance but not distract from its message. Flowing effortlessly from traditional rock and roll to airy, acoustic melodies to electrifyingly dissonant chords, Bon Iver delivered a profound performance that fully captured their artistic evolution. In one fell swoop, Bon Iver embodied what it means to be an artist in the 21st century—satiating the audience’s distinctly modern craving for human connection through music and exiting—smugly, almost—as the theatre gasped for more.
(03/27/19 1:53am)
Sandwiched between Fresh Grocer’s alcohol and produce sections is a hot bar that offers prepared food at fairly reasonable prices. In the spirit of taking one for the team, I tried a a few options to determine the good, the bad, and the ugly. Here’s how it went.
(03/19/19 5:20am)
It’s safe to say that owners and users of bikes at Penn are a rare breed. Although biking is perhaps the most efficient and cheap method of transportation available, very few students seem to take advantage of all that it has to offer. To be fair, there are legitimate drawbacks to biking around campus, which include (and are not limited to) safety concerns and the potential for theft. But if you’re thinking of getting a bike—and even if you need some convincing—here’s a comprehensive breakdown of everything you should know before you send it.
(03/12/19 11:31pm)
Spring break is over and we are back at Penn once again. If you're still looking for some binge–worthy Netflix to further procrastinate all the work you put off, look no further—Studio 54 is the flick for you. This sultry documentary with vintage vibes adds to Netflix’s expanding repertoire of captivating nonfiction films, and makes it mark as an ode to New York’s vibrant 1970’s nightlife. From its killer disco soundtrack to outstanding collection of images depicting boatloads of celebrities—from Michael Jackson to Andy Warhol to Elton John, dancing, singing, and hanging from the ceiling (often topless)—it’ll make you nostalgic for a time period well before your living memory.
(03/06/19 8:48pm)
As incessantly busy Penn students, it can be hard to plan and make time for food—much less healthy food. In fact, much of the food that we rely on to quickly curb our hunger while on–the–go is unhealthy. Take granola bars, for example. In 2016, the New York Times reported that almost 70 percent of Americans considered granola bars to be healthy—meanwhile, less than 30 percent of nutritionists agreed. This is because the majority of snacks available on–the–go are highly processed, meaning sugar, artificial flavoring, and fat are all added to enhance taste. Or—and just as frequently—the foods are completely stripped of their nutrients to make costs cheaper and production easier. So, what’s a budget, time, and health–conscious Penn student to do? Stop eating granola bars? We don’t think so: here’s a compilation of nutritional criteria to look for the next time you reach for a health bar snack.
(02/20/19 6:04am)
It’s almost that time of spring semester when we collectively heave a sigh of relief, leave our midterm stress behind, and eagerly rush off to partake in spring break festivities. Whether your plans include traveling to far–off and exotic lands, staying local, or heading home, there is a common price we'll all pay over break: the price of our environmental impact. A 2018 study from the University of Sydney cites global tourism as the source of 8% of our carbon emissions, which is 5% higher than estimates from previous years. Besides the greenhouse gases that are generated by the physical act of travel, emissions stem from shopping, food consumption, and hotels’ large carbon footprints. Unsurprisingly, we can all do our part to make travel—and really any element of our modern lives—more sustainable by turning to the old adage “reduce, reuse, recycle.” Read on for ways you can pack your environmental consciousness with you this spring break.
(02/07/19 9:39pm)
Sad news for Penn brunch enthusiasts: Rx The Farmacy, University City’s beloved breakfast hub tucked away on 45th and Spruce, has officially closed after five years. The restaurant’s last weekend in business occurred in mid–January. Co–owners and couple, Ross Scofield and Danielle Coulter, are shifting their focus to their recently opened Palmyra, New Jersey location, which offers brunch, lunch, and dinner.