Arts & Entertainment
Music
Mike Polizze's 'Long Lost Solace Find' is utterly unremarkable
Polizze's laid-back musical tone undermines the lyrics' potential for raw confessionalism.
by KYLE WHITING
Film
The Kissing Booth 2 Is Two Hours Too Long
A whole two hours and eleven minutes of my life that I can’t get back.
by EVA INGBER
Music
Wharton alum Evan Thomas reconciles faith and identity on his debut album, ‘Foundations’
Though Evan Thomas just graduated Penn, he's already in the midst of a new phase of his life: making music
by CHARDONNAY NEEDLER
Arts
The Ever-Evolving Relationship Between Ballet and Fashion
The connection between ballet and fashion serves as a reminder that art is rarely exclusive, and often political.
by AAKRUTI GANESHAN
Film
The Enduring Message of The Lorax
Years later, Dr. Seuss’ prescient message in 1971 continues to be relevant and powerful.
by EVA INGBER
Music
One Direction Is Still Making History
After 10 years, the band's fan base continues to prove their unwavering support.
by FERNANDA BRIZUELA
Music
Is TikTok creating a musical meritocracy?
Gen Z breaks down traditional barriers as TikTok helps boost musical fame
by DENALI SAGNER
Film
A Love Letter to Philadelphia in an Unexpected Place
Why Queer Eye Season 5 is way more than a makeover.
by DENALI SAGNER
Music
The LP Show: The Future of Live Music?
Liam Payne shows how performers can adapt to the reality of social distancing in creating more interactive experiences for their fans.
by FERNANDA BRIZUELA
Music
The Chicks share righteous, passionate anger on 'Gaslighter'
The country trio formerly known as The Dixie Chicks are assisted by Jack Antonoff and St. Vincent on their latest record.
by PEYTON TOUPS
Music
100 gecs Returns with heavy-hitting remixes on '1000 gecs and The Tree of Clues'
The electronic duo's long-awaited remix album is the exact opposite of "lofi beats to study/relax to."
by FELIX CUI
Arts
Kiese Laymon's 'Heavy' stresses the importance of revision
With honest self-reflection, Laymon's memoir places Black healing and redemption at the forefront.
by KALIYAH DORSEY
Music
Arca celebrates her identities on mutant pop record 'KiCk i'
On her fifth album, the Venezuelan producer desconstructs the pop diva.
by PEYTON TOUPS
Film
365 Days Isn’t Just a Movie. It’s An Affront.
While Athlete A fights standards and stigmas, 365 Days is not only offensive to women— it's dangerous.
by EVA INGBER
Film
Celine Sciamma's 'Water Lilies' is a Raw Look at Awkward Adolescence
Taking a look at the 'Portrait of a Lady On Fire' director's first film
by AVNEET RANDHAWA
Film
Pride Month Has Passed, But These Heartfelt LGBTQIA+ Films Endure
From forbidden love stories to informative documentaries, here are some films to watch whether or not it's Pride Month.
by EVA INGBER
Arts
An Ode to the E-Girl: A Dissection of Subcultures in Fashion
Looking at TikTok-based fashion trends through postmodern theory
by AAKRUTI GANESHAN
Music
Phoebe Bridgers Weighs Life, Love, and Loss on "Punisher"
The indie artist blends introspection, storytelling, and eeriness on her sophomore album.
by DENALI SAGNER
Music
The Controversial Legacy of "Urban" Music
Despite its ubiquity, the 'urban' label has a problematic past and concerning present
by PEYTON TOUPS
Arts
Walls For Justice: Protesting With a Paintbrush
Walls For Justice seeks to unify the Philadelphia community through art.
by FERNANDA BRIZUELA
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