West Philly Meets Foodtok
(07/08/23 5:19pm)
Noah Tanen eats, sleeps, and breathes food. But, it hasn’t always been this way. It wasn’t until his twenties that Noah realized his greatest passion lives in his kitchen.
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Girls Will Be Girls
(04/28/23 4:00am)
every episode of girls (hbo) is a aesop's fable, the moral of which is "wherever you go, there you are"
Ego of the Week: Sahiba Baveja
(02/13/23 2:00pm)
When Sahiba Baveja (W ‘23) arrived at Penn, she had two goals: to find a community and to help people, and it would be even better if she could do both at once. Four years later, she’s checked these goals off her bucket list. All the while, Sahiba has led tour groups for Kite and Key, planned events for the South Asia Society, and mentored first years through Wharton Undergraduate Advising. Sahiba is known for being an incredible mentor, leader, and friend who meets every commitment, challenge, and bucket list task with compassion and care.
'A Form of Resistance': Sex Work on College Campuses
(01/27/23 3:44am)
Students enter college expecting “the best four years of their lives.” Many are on their own for the first time: decorating their dorm rooms with posters, registering for classes they're passionate about, and choosing which frat to party at on Friday night.
To Alan Light, Hallelujah Is Not Just A Song—It’s A Movement
(01/19/23 6:36pm)
On a crisp fall afternoon at the Kelly Writers House, Penn students and faculty joined in the Locust Walk–facing seminar room to meet renowned music journalist Alan Light. Light sat across from Anthony DeCurtis, a fellow music writer and 20–year–long faculty member of Penn’s English Department. The two men spoke for an hour, sipping on watered–down iced coffee. Light discussed his fascination with Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” the digitization of music consumption, and his experiences in the ever–changing world of music journalism.
‘Eat with Your Ears First’: The Art of Restaurant Playlisting
(09/30/22 1:39am)
A few years ago, my mom visited Royal Izakaya, a Japanese bistro in Old City. She described a warm atmosphere, good food, and an overall positive experience, but she was especially excited to hear several of her favorite songs on the restaurant’s playlist: “Can I Kick It?” by A Tribe Called Quest, “Brown Sugar” by D’Angelo, and the entirety of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. She asked the manager for the playlist, he sent her a Spotify link, and she kept listening for months after her meal. My mom’s R&B throwbacks listening spree was the most defining part of her dining experience that night.
Where Singer–Songwriter Meets Popstar: A Conversation with Ella Jane
(08/29/22 12:00pm)
Ella Jane is your typical Taylor Swift–loving, city–dwelling, anxiety–ridden 20–year–old. She loves to write and sing, mindlessly scroll through her TikTok feed, and make Spotify playlists catering to her moods. But, Ella has a unique second life; she's a rising popstar, with one EP released, an album on the way, and a headlining tour starting next month.
Who's the 'Funny Girl' Now?
(07/23/22 4:00am)
As a result of the most controversial casting decision in contemporary musical theater, actress Lea Michele will debut as Fanny Brice in the broadway revival of Funny Girl on Sept. 6. On July 11, the show announced Michele will replace Beanie Feldstein, whose final show is on July 31.
The Irony of Rainbow Capitalism
(06/26/22 4:00am)
At first glance, the representation of LGBTQ identities in corporate America seems nothing short of supportive and refreshing. The clothing racks at Target lined with kitschy rainbow T–shirts, rainbow home decor, and limited edition cosmetic products boast the reason for the Pride season.
Across the Schuylkill
(06/14/22 4:02pm)
My mom recently reminded me of a call we had in the first weeks of my freshman year at Penn. She asked me if I felt comfortable at school. I responded, “Yes, but Penn is nothing like home.” My response suggests that I grew up in a sunny beach town or a quaint suburban neighborhood with pools in backyards and 50–person graduating classes. But surprisingly, the place I call home is a 20–minute walk from the Quad. I spent my first 18 years living in the same row home on the same pesky–to–drive–down narrow street, two blocks away from the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Harry Styles Invites Us Into His World in 'Harry’s House'
(05/31/22 11:00am)
United Kingdom–bred One Direction heartthrob–turned–solo–rockstar Harry Styles has entered a new phase of his dynamic music career. On May 20, Styles released his third album Harry’s House. Prior to this release, Styles debuted his self–titled album in 2017 and Fine Line in 2019—Styles’ introduction to rock and '80s–style hits respectively. Inspired by Haruomi Hosono’s '70s record Hosono House, Harry’s House takes another step away from Styles’ rock solo origins to mainstream pop.
Penn 10: Maddy Fair
(05/13/22 4:00am)
Maddy Fair (C ‘22) is exactly what comes to mind when you think of a psychology major. She is a mental health advocate, works at a text crisis hotline in her free time, and wants to be a therapist after school. However, Maddy has taken her passion for psychology beyond the pages of her textbook. Before completing her undergraduate career, Maddy has worked in several labs, marketed a mental health outreach app, and still managed to prioritize self–care.
Underrepresented and Undervalued: Misogyny and Colorism in the Rap Industry
(04/13/22 6:00pm)
There's no question that Black female rappers receive more criticism than male rappers of any race. Since the explosion of hip–hop and R&B in the 1980s, male artists and white male executives have dominated this sector of the music industry, leaving Black women as the underdogs of the rap scene. The student response to Alabama–based rapper Flo Milli as a headliner for Penn’s 2022 Spring Fling is a harsh reminder that there is much progress to be made in tackling colorism and misogyny in the rap industry.
Indigo De Souza is the Indie–Rock Icon We Should All Be Listening To
(03/14/22 5:24am)
When I meet Indigo De Souza for the first time through the lens of a brief but meaningful Zoom session, she lounges in a desk chair in her drummer’s house. In the room behind her sit piles of cardboard boxes, presumably filled with essentials for her upcoming tour. A week away from the start of a string of dates with indie rock princess Lucy Dacus, De Souza reflects on her childhood, the music that raised her, and the anxious excitement of life on the road.
'Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You' is All Things that Make Feeling Beautiful
(02/21/22 8:00pm)
Brooklyn–based indie–folk band Big Thief is nothing short of magical. Their music gives us space to feel and to love, with no questions of whys or hows. On Feb. 11, they released their fifth album, Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You, which is dedicated to all feelings and to all love. The record's lengthy title is the response to a question asked by lead singer and guitarist Adrianne Lenker on “anything,” from her 2020 solo record, Songs: “Dragon in the new warm mountain / Didn’t you believe in me?” This twenty–track album features everything but the kitchen sink in the best way possible. With a chaotic combination of humor and heartbreak, Big Thief explores the natural highs and lows of emotional transparency.
Philadelphia: The City of Non–Romantic Love
(02/14/22 10:00pm)
There's no single way to experience, feel, or define love. Love doesn't need to be candlelit dinners, first dates, or red roses. In fact, I owe many of my most beautiful and dramatic love stories to the feelings that are just platonic. During a time of year that is often only dedicated to romance, we can take a step back to celebrate the relationships that don’t just come and go. A few weeks ago, I spent the afternoon meeting some of Philadelphia’s platonic pairs, hearing stories of the unique love they found in one another.
I’ve Made Monthly Spotify Playlists For Three Years, And You Should Too
(01/24/22 6:00pm)
It all began with “Couer D’Alene” by The Head and the Heart, at the start of my most transformative year of high school. I didn’t quite know what I was in for, but I found optimism in my uncertainty within and through these lyrics: “There’s no use knowin’ / Which way the wind is blowin’ / My mind’s made up, I‘m doin’ this, I’m doin’ this.” On Sept. 7, 2018, I added “Couer D’Alene” to a Spotify playlist that I later labeled “September ‘18.” After the September playlist came an October one, and not a month has passed since without a corresponding monthly playlist.
Twee Music: The Forefront of the Gentle Renaissance
(01/20/22 5:00am)
In a TikTok video amassing 1.4 million views and counting, fashion analyst and forecaster Mandy Lee, also known as @oldloserinbrooklyn, predicted the return of Twee to the fashion community in 2022. In the video, Lee describes the Twee aesthetic as “an offshoot of hipster indie–style music” that inspired film and style in the early 2010s. However, it’s impossible to remember Twee through only the familiar fashions of knit cardigans, ballet flats, and polka dot patterns; the Twee Revolution was also a movement fueled by music.
More Than Just Pizza Reviews: The End of Dave Portnoy?
(11/15/21 2:59am)
Barstool Sports defines itself as a sports media company but oftentimes comes across as anywhere between a social experiment, platform for the objectification of women, a manifesto for the ‘bros,’ and in many ways, a radical political statement. Beneath the sports coverage and Instagram videos depicting wild parties, Barstool is the boys' locker room, amplified. The leader of the Barstool pack, Dave Portnoy, is the personification of what Barstool represents. His recent slew of sexual assault allegations is the cherry on top of Portnoy’s reputation as a misogynist.
Lucy Dacus Brings The Audience Home During Her Show At Union Transfer
(11/01/21 12:20am)
In the moments leading up to Lucy Dacus’ performance on October 20th at Philadelphia’s Union Transfer, a series of home videos showing Dacus' upbringing were projected onto the stage. The audience saw videos of newborn Lucy in her mother's arms, to an elementary–aged Lucy singing to the camera, with her face getting closer and closer with each note, until she was kissing the lens. Later, we see Lucy as an awkward teenager: the girl who experienced the first loves, heartbreaks, and more–than–friends friendships that became the fodder for Dacus’ third album, Home Video.
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