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(02/25/19 5:19am)
We’ve all been scared time and time again by questionable Facebook articles claiming that our beauty products are killing us. While most of the time we brush it off and continue to use whichever products are readily available without checking labels or reading ingredients, it is essential that we become more mindful of our beauty practices to make sure that we’re not putting harmful substances in or on our bodies. The skin is the largest organ of the body, and whatever is put on it can quickly make its way into our bodies and bloodstreams through our pores. Harmful chemicals from fragrances and colorings, as well as sulfates and parabens, not only irritate the skin, but can also cause allergic reactions or even cancer through its indirect contact with the bloodstream. With everything from tampons to skincare and intensely fragrant body lotions, as well as sulfates in most drugstore shampoos and conditioners, toxic chemicals are in most beauty products without us even knowing it.
(02/18/19 4:44am)
A couple of years ago, matcha took over as the new "it" ingredient for any recipe that claimed to have health benefits. Influencers sipped it in tea or lattes on every social media platform, and any celebrity chef or food blogger who mattered snuck it into cookies, ice creams, cakes, and more. Even beauty companies got in on the hype, launching matcha–infused products with labels boasting antioxidants that would give us radiant skin. I'm not ashamed to admit that I was one of the many who bought into the hubbub. Unlike most food and wellness trends that tend to fade after a couple of months (i.e. charcoal in everything or turmeric lattes), matcha has proven itself to be in it for the long haul as a regular menu item in most cafes.
(02/10/19 2:35am)
Valentine’s Day is upon us, and for those who care to celebrate this mildly arbitrary holiday, it’s also time to start panicking about what meaningful gift you’re going to get that special someone. For those who are sentimental and on a budget, nothing beats a beautiful and well–written card. No, no—put down that cheesy Hallmark card you got from CVS supplemented with some candy hearts you've convinced yourself is going the extra mile. Instead, check out these stationery shops for a next–level card that won’t make you throw up from corniness.
(02/04/19 11:30pm)
When I was six years old, my parents gave me a diary, purchased by my aunt, because I had an issue with telling everyone our personal business. I can’t say that having a diary helped me to stop doing that (that was only mitigated after I opened my big mouth one too many times), but the habit of journaling has stuck with me for the 12 years since then. That being said, for many years my journaling was reserved for random days of intense anger and sadness spread throughout the months and years—all of these entries staying in one light green diary that became increasingly tattered, with the following misspelled words in Comic Sans on the front: “No matter how far apert we are, we are united tighly with sincere blessing and yeaning”, referencing the distance between my Israeli aunt in Haifa and me in Philadelphia.
(01/30/19 11:16pm)
As I walked into Cry Baby Pasta early one Wednesday evening, I felt an instant sense of comfort and familiarity. Alt–pop music suddenly amplified as we entered the main room from the foyer, which was filled with portraits and paneled wood. The room was populated by families, elders, and the occasional younger couple, and everyone was reveling in the novelty of another restaurant opening up in the usually quiet neighborhood of Queen Village (the restaurant is located on 627 S 3rd St.). There's been something of a dining renaissance in the mostly residential neighborhood, with trendy neo–classics like Hungry Pigeon and Royal Sushi & Izakaya, alongside newer additions like Cry Baby and Fiore. The words Queen Village aren't so obscure anymore as the dining scene there has grown. Maybe I felt so at ease because I’m a Queen Village native myself, but the space is welcoming enough that even out–of–towners will feel like one of the locals.
(01/28/19 3:48am)
University City in the winter isn’t exactly known for being fun or exciting. I find myself repeating the same routine on weekends when I have to stay on–campus: go to lunch somewhere that makes me feel mildly bougie, like Franklin’s Table or Sweetgreen, work in Van Pelt or maybe watch a movie, and then make the regrettably cold walk over to Commons for dinner. The point of this article isn’t for me to exhaust you with the minutiae of my boring life, but to give us all something to do during the endless number of cold weekends ahead: The Post.
(01/22/19 11:49pm)
Ah, the Main Line suburbs. Pretty, quiet, glossy, and basically every city dweller’s simultaneous dream and fear—too much quiet worries us. However, if you’re looking to slow things down after a busy first week on campus, the suburbs are a perfect place to do it.
(01/22/19 3:05am)
This winter break it seemed like everyone and their mother (myself included) was reading Michelle Obama’s new memoir, Becoming. It's become a best–seller internationally, topping book charts in eleven countries and being published in 31 languages. It was the best-selling book of 2018, and stops on her book tour have attracted thousands. However, for Obama, it's not about the money or the recognition. Simply put, she said, "If I want anything to come from [Becoming], I want us to share our stories with each other. That's what we're missing, right now...and I think people are hungry for that."
(11/28/18 1:00pm)
Even though it is truly the most wonderful time of the year, many of us feel both stuffed and sluggish after we’ve fallen prey to the classic case of holiday overeating. At this time of year, we all need to incorporate more fruit and veg into our diet, so here’s a roundup of where you can get the best juices and smoothies in the city.
(11/15/18 1:00pm)
For folks keeping kosher or eating halal on campus, the options can be disappointing. For those on the meal plan, there’s kosher food at Falk Dining at Penn Hillel (which has a $3 surcharge in addition to the one meal swipe needed to enter), and halal at the Kings Court English House dining hall, which students say has a history of making mistakes and is only open on weekdays. When these few options get tiring, here’s a handy roundup of some of the best kosher and halal places in Philly.
(12/04/18 1:00pm)
While Old City has a reputation for being a particularly touristy part of Philadelphia due to its history as the birthplace of the nation, it’s also a unique area of the city populated by a diverse group of independently–owned businesses, beautifully curated galleries, and tasty eats sure to satisfy any craving. While you can’t do Old City without a little bit of touristy behavior, this neighborhood guide will help you explore the cobblestoned streets like a local.
(10/24/18 12:00pm)
If you’re like most Penn students, outside of the occasional jaunt to Rittenhouse Square for Instagram photos and that one time you went to South Street to get an impulse tattoo, you probably haven’t taken the time this year to explore all that Philly has to offer. One neighborhood often overlooked by Penn students and Philly natives alike is Queen Village, which has been experiencing a renaissance of sorts in recent years with young people and new businesses flocking to the area.
(10/16/18 12:00pm)
The last time I walked into The Bourse was probably around 2010. I was an awkward fourth–grader hanging out with my friend and her mom took us there to eat. From the outside, the historical Old City building seemed beautifully grand. But once I stepped inside, the building reeked of oily food, the seats and tables were sticky, and the food was mediocre at best, kind of like what most mall food courts used to be like before Chipotles and Honeygrows made them more appealing. It was also situated in one of Philly’s largest tourist spots, right next to Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, so other than a few dining options, it was mostly unoccupied space and touristy gift shops full of cheap tchotchkes.
(10/02/18 11:00am)
Even though LA native Sonari Chidi (C '20) never envisioned himself behind the scenes of a documentary, there was a key element to documentary filmmaking that drew him to it: the ability to give a direct voice to those that are often ignored. This is what he does in his film, Shattering Refuge, in which he explores the media’s representation of refugees. He interviewed refugee filmmakers in Kenya, asylum recipients and immigrants in the U.S., as well as reporters who report on refugee and asylum issues.