Arts & Entertainment
Music
Mitski Wants You to Know that She Didn’t Want to Make 'Laurel Hell'
Following her supposed exit from the music industry, Mitski dusts off her skills to create an introspective comeback album about her career.
by DEREK WONG
Music
Rethinking the Vegas Residency
What was once a graveyard for dying stars is now prime ground for artists to progress their careers.
by DEREK WONG
Music
When We Were Young Festival is Too Much
The Internet–breaking event is mired with issues. What do potential attendees need to know?
by GRAYSON CATLETT
Film
How Disney is Subverting the Fairytale Narrative
Lately, Disney's animated features are highlighting family over romance.
by KAYLA COTTER
Music
Philia: A Playlist of Platonic Love
Looking for a playlist to blast on Pal–entine’s Day? We’ve got you covered.
by JULIA ESPOSITO
Music
Taylor Swift and Moses Sumney: Studies in 'Aromanticism'
On two of their respective albums, these seemingly disparate artists explore a love that exists beyond sex, relationships, and marriage.
by EVAN QIANG
Television
In Defense of Che Diaz
Yes, Che Diaz sucks. But the most controversial character in 'And Just Like That...' also brought the "sex" back into the city.
by JACOB POLLACK
Film
Give These Romantic Tropes A Second Chance
Revisiting some of the most perfectly executed romantic tropes in film
by CINDY ZHANG
Music
What's a Musician, and Why Does it Even Matter?
In light of Damon Albarn and Taylor Swift's Twitter beef, it's time for us to reconsider who is and isn't a songwriter.
by EVAN QIANG
Film
'Definition Please' is a Hot Take on South Asian Stereotypes
Sujata Day rewrites South Asian characters and dismantles damaging stereotypes in her genre–bending directorial debut.
by CINDY ZHANG
Music
Lila Dubois is a First–Year Student with an Album on the Way
The Los Angeles native strikes an inspiring balance between her passion and her education.
by GRAYSON CATLETT
Music
Summer Walker makes space for interiority, proving she’s 'Still Over It'
Walker's sophomore album places a premium on voice and navigates a complicated relationship.
by KALIYAH DORSEY
Arts
What’s in a Joke? Jean–Michel Rabaté Makes the Case for Laughter
In 'Rires Prodigues: Rire et Jouissance chez Marx, Freud et Kafka," the english professor smiles at the end of the world.
by IRMA KISS
Film
Are Penn Students Experiencing “Superhero Fatigue?”
Some fans have become increasingly burned out from the redundant storylines of comic book movies and shows.
by JACOB POLLACK
Music
Should Artists Sell Their Publishing Rights?
David Bowie's catalog was recently sold for millions for dollars, but is this the right move for every musician?
by GRAYSON CATLETT
Style
Netflix’s 'Hype House' Isn’t Just Boring—It’s Sad.
Living in the Hype House was once the pinnacle of TikTok success. Now, it’s just a shallow reminder of the miserable nature of fame.
by KIRA WANG
Music
James The Seventh Is More Than Your Next Indie–Pop Darling
The 21–year–old artist combines her past and her TikTok presence to tell a potent story.
by DEREK WONG
Film
For Ejun Hong, Animation is a Means of Self–Discovery
This Penn first–year tells powerful stories through her dreamlike animations.
by KAYLA COTTER
Music
34th Street Staff Picks: What Street's Been Listening To, January 2021
These are the song's Street's been obsessed with this past month.
by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE
Film
Studying on a Film Set: Penn’s Famous Movie Locations
While Los Angeles and New York universities might boast the most film sets, Penn is also home to some of Hollywood’s greatest movies.
by JACOB POLLACK
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