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Features

Keeping the Faith with Chaz Howard

The University Chaplain talks about how to 'fight with one hand and embrace with the other.'

by SOPHIE BURKHOLDER

When Tutoring Programs Fail

What does Penn owe to Philly public schools?

by CHELSEY ZHU

The Complicated Past and Uncertain Future of Penn Ethnic Studies

Students and faculty reflect on the need for academic diversity.

by SRINIDHI RAMAKRISHNA

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Ego

Ego of the Week: KK Brooks

Meet the football captain who leads the team by example

by ANANYA MUTHUKRISHNAN

Meet The Freshman Who Sells His Home–Cooked Meals Made in Hill’s Community Kitchen

Joel Olujide (W '23) tells us how he found his passion for cooking, why he decided to start his business at Penn, and his hopes for the future.

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA

Ego of the Week: Julia Coquard

Meet the Penn senior who became one of Sweden's most famous beauty bloggers at 13.

by AMANPREET SINGH

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Word on the Street

Penn Was My Pipe Dream, So Why Didn't I Want To Leave Home?

There is a home for me in a city I had never visited, in a school where I didn’t think I belonged.

by MEHEK BOPARAI

How I Learned To Love My Name

What started out as hatred for the name on my birth certificate grew into an untapped appreciation of who I am.

by AAKRUTI GANESHAN

My Battle with My Racial Identity was More of a War

But it was my fight to win, and there was never any room for your microaggressions.

by NAJMA DAYIB

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Film & TV

An Excruciatingly Deep Dive Into Ryan Murphy Canon

From 'Nip/Tuck' to 'Glee' to 'Pose,' Murphy has been at the forefront of pop culture for nearly two decades.

by SAMANTHA SANDERS

'Gemini Man' is A Rare Misstep For Ang Lee

Not even Will Smith can make this movie good.

by ANNA COLLINS

'In the Tall Grass': Another Messy Netflix Original

Watch another Stephen King tale brought to life, from the comfort of your own home.

by SHANNON ZHANG

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Music

Tegan and Sara's 'Hey, I'm Just Like You' Feels Like a Regression

'Hey, I'm Just Like You' is awkward, earnest, and bored—like a teenager.

by PEYTON TOUPS

'uknowwhatimsayin?' is Danny Brown's Most Sophisticated Album

The latest album from the Detroit rapper features Run The Jewels, Blood Orange, and JPEGMAFIA.

by TERESA XIE

Spotify's Discover Weekly Reminds Us of the Value of Our Music Taste

How the algorithmic playlist delivered to us each week affirms our sense of self

by MEHEK BOPARAI

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Arts

Philadelphia's HERspace Art Festival Gives Female Artists A Platform

On the first Saturday of each month, the exhibit gives women a forum to break into the local art scene.

by ANYA TULLMAN

Why You Should Listen to Fiction Podcasts

Podcasts are on the rise, but many listeners have yet to dive into the immersive fictional worlds that the medium has to offer.

by HARSHITA GUPTA

'Presenting the Damn Thing:' A Powerful Contemplation of American Heritage

Philly local Inga Kimberly Brown's art exhibit weaves together an American Dialogue with the artist's own identity.

by ANA HALLMAN

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Style

A Campus Barbershop Round–Up

A comprehensive guide to University City barbershops

by QUINN ROBINSON

Dining Solo: The Best Places to Eat Alone Around Campus

Treat yourself to a good meal and better company at these campus spots.

by SOFIA HELLER

Philly's Hottest New Restaurants This Fall

Searching for great new restaurants to explore this fall? Look no further.

by KARIN HANANEL

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Overheards

Overheards 10.16.2019

Has bangs: "I’m not afraid of anything, because now I’ve got bangs."

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

Overheards 10.9.2019

Black Eyed Peas Stan: "My wedding song is going to be 'Boom Boom Pow'.”

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

Overheards 10.2.2019

SWUG, to a freshman (who didn't ask): “If you’re not concerned about doing well, college is very easy.”

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

Arts

Arts

Where to Go for Your Next Art Supplies Haul

Looking to buy some art supplies? Street’s got you covered.
October 1, 2018 at 8:00 am

by CHRISTINA LU

Arts

'And So the Story Goes' Showcases Storytelling Throughout History at the Penn Museum

This student–curated exhibit displays the epic of Gilgamesh in cuneiform and a Japanese shadow puppet.
September 30, 2018 at 8:00 am

by XINYI WAN

Arts

'To the Polls' Exhibition Politicizes the Past to Mobilize in the Present

The show, run by StreetsDept.com and Mural Arts Philadelphia, aims to increase civic engagement and voter turnout in the 2018 election.
September 30, 2018 at 7:00 am

by ANNABELLE WILLIAMS

Arts

The Book Corner: 'Kafka on the Shore' is Your Next Break Book

With a healthy dose of absurdity and an unconventional story arc, this book deserves a spot on your reading list.
September 24, 2018 at 8:00 am

by SHERRY TSENG

Arts

This Exhibit Redefines the Countries that Trump Infamously Deemed "Shitholes"

This Friday, a one–day exhibit will showcase art from "shithole" countries to promote education and highlight different perspectives.
September 24, 2018 at 8:00 am

by SHERRY TSENG

Arts

Philadelphia Theaters: Like Broadway (But Better)

Philly’s theaters show everything from legendary musicals like “Hamilton” and “Once” to local productions like the Philly native–created "Mirrors."
September 18, 2018 at 11:30 pm

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

Arts

Get Cultured at These Philly Museums and Art Galleries

With this combo of local specialized galleries and world–class art institutions, you'll have no shortage of suggestions for a museum date.
September 18, 2018 at 11:29 pm

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

Arts

Live Performances: Drag Shows, Quizzo, Improv, Oh My!

Think outside the box and check out these what happening in Philly's spoken word, comedy, and improv community.
September 18, 2018 at 11:29 pm

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

Arts

LaughtHERfest Performance Brings Female–Centric Comics to Campus

SNL's Melissa Villaseñor and other comics took the stage in the performance on Saturday, Sept. 15.
September 18, 2018 at 11:09 pm

by ANNABELLE WILLIAMS

Arts

Exploring the ICA's Fall Exhibitions

This year, they've brought in plants and disco balls.
September 18, 2018 at 8:00 am

by SHERRY TSENG

Arts

Ken Lum: A Look at One of Penn's Most Prolific Art Professors

The Chair of the Fine Arts department has had artwork exhibited on nearly every continent.
September 17, 2018 at 8:00 am

by SHERRY TSENG

Arts

Why You Should Visit Smaller Museums

Though they may not have the same reputation as the PMA, smaller museums have their own charms.
September 15, 2018 at 8:00 am

by XINYI WAN

Arts

Citizen Salon Lets You Choose What Art Gets Exhibited

The Arthur Ross Gallery is crowdsourcing votes for its latest exhibit, Citizen Salon.
September 13, 2018 at 5:57 pm

by XINYI WAN

Arts

Penn Student, Chuck Schultz, Sketches for FringeArts Festival

How sketching a show reveals more than just watching it does.
September 10, 2018 at 8:00 am

by SHERRY TSENG

Arts

How to Write a Poem with Juliet Lubwama

What goes on behind the scenes for a national student poet.
September 10, 2018 at 8:00 am

by XINYI WAN

Arts

Emma Berson: Penn's Renaissance Woman

This Visual Studies senior has experience in every creative field imaginable.
September 5, 2018 at 8:00 am

by SHERRY TSENG

Arts

The ICA in History

It's been home to the likes of Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollack.
September 5, 2018 at 8:00 am

by XINYI WAN

Arts

The Book Corner: “The Book of Laughter and Forgetting” is the Tale for a New Start

On why bare genitals and orgies are important to the new year.
August 31, 2018 at 8:00 am

by SHERRY TSENG

Arts

3 Art Classes to Take This Semester

Add these classes to your cart before the course selection period ends on September 17.
August 30, 2018 at 8:00 am

by SHERRY TSENG

Arts

Finding Uncertainty in Rationality: William Kentridge Exhibit Opens in Arthur Ross Gallery

The internationally renowned artist makes a stop at Penn.
August 30, 2018 at 8:00 am

by XINYI WAN

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