Arts & Entertainment
Television
The Problem With Hollywood's 25–Year–Old Teens
TV teens are mature, sexy, and seductive—the perfect bait for a hormonal teen audience—and that's a big problem.
by SHELBY ABAYIE
Film
What We Can Learn From 'Martha Marcy May Marlene,' Ten Years Later
This unconventional psychological thriller explores the relationship between cults and the human psyche.
by CINDY ZHANG
Music
Lucy Dacus Brings The Audience Home During Her Show At Union Transfer
Dacus’ 'Home Video' tour performance reminds us of cherished memories and the ones we wish to forget.
by KATE RATNER
Arts
We Can Still Hear the Echoes of 'Woman Hollering Creek'
Revisiting Sandra Cisneros’s iconic short story collection on its 30th anniversary
by IRMA KISS
Film
Wes Anderson’s Most Wes Anderson Movie Yet: 'The French Dispatch'
The film, which opened nationwide on Oct. 22nd, has all of the signature Wes Anderson trademarks—minus an endearing story.
by JACOB POLLACK
Arts
'From Scratch' Shows John Mulaney In His Most Honest Set Yet
In his new stand–up special, John Mulaney doesn’t shy away from the details of his controversial personal life.
by KAYLA COTTER
Television
'Ted Lasso' Season 2 Answers the Dreaded Sequel Question: What Now?
After a slow start, the show challenges its own hyper–optimism and finishes the season strong.
by KATHRYN XU
Film
Exposing Exploitative Practices Within the Japanese Animation Industry
Dire working conditions are sustaining weekly episode releases of your favorite animes.
by CINDY ZHANG
Music
Mac Miller's 'Faces' Raises Questions About Posthumous Music
The mixtape’s re–release gives a prophetic look at the rapper’s struggles four years before his death.
by GRAYSON CATLETT
Arts
City of Brotherly Love … and Thousands of Murals
Four must–see murals around campus and just across the Market Street Bridge.
by JESSA GLASSMAN
Film
The ‘Good For Her’ Cinematic Universe: Which 'It Girl' Will You Dress as this Halloween?
What your girlboss costume of choice says about the landscape of the female narrative in film & tv
by HEATHER SHIEH
Television
The Importance Behind Michaela Coel's Historic Emmy Win
Michaela Coel made Emmy history against all odds. How did she get there?
by MAME BALDE
Music
Pop–Punk’s Diverse Revival Is More Performative Than Progressive
Pop–punk isn't just for the white kids anymore—but how diverse are its stars?
by SHELBY ABAYIE
Arts
Amanda Ba Embraces the Call of the Wild
The London–based artist’s paintings are fighting tooth and claw to be seen.
by IRMA KISS
Music
Meek Mill Balances Affluence and Agony in the Inconsistent 'Expensive Pain'
The Philly rapper continues to provide a solid voice for underdogs in the city on his latest album.
by GRAYSON CATLETT
Arts
Fighting Climate Change for the Future ... and the Past
The effects of global warming on the monuments and archeological triumphs of our history cannot be underestimated.
by JESSA GLASSMAN
Music
Alessia Cara Explores Her Inner Fishbowl on ‘In The Meantime’
Every challenge is an additional exhibit within Cara's self–contained bubble.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
Illuminati Hotties Brings the Pop–Punk Revival Back to the Fringes
‘Let Me Do One More’ is the crown jewel of a year that produced plenty of rippers and very few skippers.
by WALDEN GREEN
Music
Injury Reserve's 'By the Time I Get to Phoenix' is a Jarring Reflection on a Turbulent Year
The Arizona group's second studio album comes after a devastating loss.
by GRAYSON CATLETT
Music
Street’s Highly Anticipated Fall Music Releases
Newsflash: Adele and ABBA are back!
by EMILY MOON
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