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On Becoming a Penn Student During COVID-19
How I found my Penn family amid a global pandemic
by TAHANA AHMED
Ego
In Fall 2020, Maya Pratt Took a Gap Semester—This is How it Went
Maya describes how her great-grandmother, Kierkegaard, and poetry inspired her journey through the desert.
by MADDIE MULDOON
Music
Taylor Swift’s ‘evermore’ is the Superior Sister Album to ‘folklore’
On the deluxe version of her latest surprise album, Swift improves her intimate new sound.
by ALLISON STILLMAN
Style
Instagram's @deuxmoi Transcends and Transforms Celebrity Gossip Culture
DeuxMoi tells a larger story about the changing landscape of celebrity culture and Instagram voyeurism.
by MEG GLADIEUX
Style
Important Conversations To Have With Your Germ Pod
Important chats for our new normal.
by JILLIAN LOMBARDI
Arts
Rethinking the Rotunda: A Modern Look at the Capitol's Art
What present–day America can learn from the artwork housed in the Capitol Building
by JESSA GLASSMAN
Film
'Inglourious Basterds' Rewrites History to Reshape Our Future
Though the film came out over a decade ago, its messages on Nazism and justice unfortunately remain relevant today.
by ARIELLE STANGER
Ego
Introducing NEST: Penn's Only Club Taking Action Through Nutrition
Sofia Cataliotti and Julia Halas describe how they founded a nutrition club to positively impact the Philadelphia community during the pandemic.
by FERNANDA BRIZUELA
Ego
Ego of the Week: Leah Baxter
Meet the triple major, Arabic speaker, and Kelly Writers House devotee on a quest for a life of adventure.
by EVA INGBER
Style
Mindfulness: What It Is and Why It Is Important
Street sat down with Mara Wai to learn more about how and why to practice mindfulness.
by TARA O'BRIEN
Ego
Kiley Marron Reflects On Her Love for Elections
After graduation, this Penn senior hopes to pursue a career in voter protection law.
by JULIA DAVIES
Entertainment
How Hollywood Lags Behind on Indian Representation
Why does British media feature more Indian and Pakistani actors and characters than the United States?
by HARSHITA GUPTA
Film
Why I Love 2005's 'Pride & Prejudice'
Though a controversial adaptation, 2005's 'Pride and Prejudice' endures and inspires genuine emotion.
by HARSHITA GUPTA
Arts
Penn Art and Wellness Takes a Creative Approach to Mental Health
Despite frequent meetings over Zoom, this new campus organization is managing to bring tranquility to canvases across the country.
by ABBY WALKER
Music
The Best Albums of 2020 (That You Probably Missed)
If you didn't miss these—congrats! You have Street–certified Good Taste™.
by KYLE WHITING
Film
'The Mandalorian' Season 2 Episode 6 Recap: "The Tragedy"
Mando suffers a heartbreaking loss in his most recent adventure.
by CAYLEN DAVID
Film
Sound Design Matters: A Review of the 'Twenty Thousand Hertz' Podcast
Dallas Taylor's latest project dives into the history and anatomy behind the world's most iconic sounds.
by CAYLEN DAVID
Music
Love in the Time of Streaming Services
Spotify Wrapped gives us the gift of reflection and individuality to conclude a year of isolation.
by AAKRUTI GANESHAN
Television
'The Mandalorian' Season 2 Episode 5 Review: "The Jedi"
Ahsoka Tano makes a glorious live–action debut, and Baby Yoda is finally given a name.
by CAYLEN DAVID
Film
Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara Are More Than Just Their 'Schitt's Creek' Roles
The two's acting careers are not only notable but prolific—and if you didn't notice, you're missing out.
by JULIA POLSTER
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