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(04/17/24 4:00am)
Displayed on the edge of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, barricades and signs stating “No cop zone” and “Housing Now” made it impossible for passersby to ignore the struggles of unhoused people embroiled in a contentious dispute over the city’s approach to housing. An encampment with around 150 tents set up in a park in the center of Philadelphia lasted up to four months, locked in a battle with the city over housing policy. In tumultuous 2020.
(04/15/24 4:00am)
Imagine that a house has been in your family for multiple generations. Your parents die and you inherit the house, but it’s old and needs a lot of work. The area that you live in is rapidly gentrifying, and you receive a couple of calls from developers asking to buy the house. You refuse and start to fix the house up, an expensive and slow–moving process.
One day, you suddenly get a notice in the mail: A nonprofit has filed a petition to take conservatorship of your home. You look to fight this in court, but as a homeowner it is difficult to qualify for legal aid. Mere months later, the nonprofit wins the case and sells your house. Not only is this intergenerational property lost, but, after the mandated conservator’s fee, plus legal fees and other associated costs, you don’t receive any of the money from the sale. This situation has happened hundreds of times in Philadelphia—all due to a law called Act 135.
(04/08/24 4:00am)
While Penn’s campus is filled with students bemoaning weekly recitation readings or long winded lectures on Dickensian classics, many can recall a time when reading was considered a pastime rather than an obligation. Often, one imagines a child, nestled in a cozy corner, wide–eyed as they crack open a new book. Immersed in a state of literary wonder, the child is transported to realms across the globe as they traverse alongside literature’s most valiant protagonists.
(04/04/24 10:13pm)
Katelyn Candido (C’24) didn’t leave her role of supportive older sister at home. At Penn, she strives to be a helping hand to fellow first–generation and underrepresented students dreaming of careers in medicine. As the proud daughter of a Mexican immigrant, Katelyn channels her upbringing into her classes, friendships, and professional goals. Embodying her grandmother’s selflessness and her mother’s work ethic, Katelyn hopes to overcome the stereotype of "cutthroat" surgeon by bringing humanity and humility into the ER.
(04/12/24 4:00am)
Adrianne Lenker’s place within today’s indie rock scene is a bit of an outlier. It’s not that modern rock has no standouts, but differentiating between the styles of Julia Jacklin, Indigo de Souza, and Snail Mail, all of whom have put out exceptional albums in the past six or so years, can often feel like splitting hairs.
(04/03/24 12:34am)
On March 21, survivors, friends, and strangers gathered outside of Houston Hall for the University's annual Take Back The Night march. Not even the remnants of the winter wind could dissuade the dedicated protestors from their mission to be heard. Cries of “take back the night!” filled the air and the ears of passersby with the longing chords of an anthem advocating for change.
(05/01/24 4:00am)
In the whirlwind that is contemporary cultural expression, amid the dynamic shifts of our modern society, I must ask myself … what is grandmacore? I scroll relentlessly through my Instagram feed. Cottagecore girl for second–hand furniture and bucolic living. Christian girl autumn icon rediscovers Vermont. That top is sooo old money coastal grandma. It’s not minimalism, it’s quiet luxury. It’s not sporty, it’s blokette. New Balances. Dadcore. This is the fluidity of internet appearance.
(04/03/24 8:08am)
The future of medicine may not lie with new gadgets—it might just be hidden in with ancient plants and mushrooms. Psychedelics have been used for centuries, beginning with Indigenous people in both the Eastern and Western worlds. In the years since then, psilocybin (4–phosphoryloxy–N,N–dimethyltryptamine) and MDMA–ecstasy (methylenedioxymethamphetamine) have found their way to the current forefront of psychedelic medicine. With recent studies and research showing promising results in using such substances in relieving post–traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain, and mental illness, many professionals in the health care field are beginning to take a trip into how tripping can heal their patient’s body and mind.
(04/19/24 4:00am)
“He likes my diamonds and my pearls / I said, ‘Thank you, I designed it.’”
(03/29/24 2:18am)
“I remember waking up one day just before this semester started, thinking, 'I should take Japanese.' So, I just signed up, went to class, and I haven't regretted it since,” says Jason Lu (VIPER '24). This senior's spontaneity isn't just limited to his course selections; it's a defining trait that permeates through his diverse interests and activities at Penn. From the vibrancy of lion dancing to the innovative frontiers of the VIPER program, Jason's eclectic pursuits underscore a unique blend of cultural heritage, academic rigor, and a keen desire to impact the community positively.
(04/19/24 2:39pm)
When the inaugural Spring Fling was held in 1973, with performers including Zack’s Band, Glass, and The Jesse Clanton Band, students rejoiced at the opportunity to revel in the arrival of spring and the impending end to the academic year.
(03/29/24 4:00am)
You’re probably not very funny.
(04/26/24 12:42am)
Last month I started logging my days through sketches in lieu of my typical sporadically written journal entries. I would say that I’m no Picasso but perhaps Picasso’s style might best describe the disjointed chaos of my drawings—I digress.
(04/08/24 4:00am)
When was the last time you listened to music on the radio? If you’re struggling to recall, you’re not alone. With music streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music taking over the industry, the ways people experience and engage with music have completely changed. Up until 2017, the radio was the most popular way of listening to music, but ever since it has been steadily overtaken by streaming services.
(04/04/24 10:06pm)
Going to college in Philly, we’re so often bombarded—on social media and IRL—with seemingly endless options for how to spend our free time. So I’m delighted to announce that Street has done the hard part for you: we’ve rounded up what we think are the can’t–miss events for the month in one convenient place. If I’ve done my job right, there’ll be something in here for every one of our readers, no matter what you like to do with your weekends.
(04/15/24 4:00am)
Julia Pratt has never stayed in one place for too long. She spent her childhood years moving around the country and overseas for her mother’s job. At 23 years old, Pratt is still on the road, performing sold–out shows and opening for her favorite artists and bands. Amid the chaos of change and the plight to find home, for Pratt, music has always been a constant.
(04/03/24 4:00am)
Anticipation is a collective experience everyone in the room shares as I peer over the balcony, looking at both the crowd in the pit, and also the band on stage. Noise pop encroaching on shoegaze, the songs that play are less about the lyrics and instead hinge on components that build the atmosphere. People sway, but are otherwise static, and I can’t hear anything but the band; an experience I had not been privy to when I’d previously frequented concerts at The Fonda Theatre. I can’t make out much of the lyrics, and most people around me aren’t singing. Looking at the legions of teenagers underneath me, the audience is hypnotized by the dreamy visuals that complement the ambient sound.
(04/24/24 6:10am)
Do you believe in true love? Do you know what you mean by that? I’ve come to believe that hopeless romantics actually fall into two camps: circumstantialists and anti–circumstantialists. For a circumstantialist, a big enough obstacle is a sign something is not meant to be. Meanwhile, an anti–circumstantialist is the “love will prevail” type, the one who believes there is no “wrong time” for the right person.
(03/29/24 4:00am)
If you know a good amount of Penn students who hail from Philadelphia, chances are high that at least one of them has a parent who works here. Why would anyone want to risk running into their parents on Locust Walk, you may ask? For many, the answer can be found in Penn’s tuition benefits.
(04/10/24 6:02am)
Some people keep diaries; I keep sketchbooks. On days when I’m home from school and nostalgia has dug its Crayola–stained fingers into my thoughts, I pull them from the shelf and begin a trip through time.