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Don't Miss These Films at the Philadelphia Film Festival
A roundup of the films worth a watch at the festival, which runs from October 18 to 28.
Born This Way: Legacy Admissions At Penn
Alum connections, application advice, and the other advantages legacy applicants have over their peers
The Big Five–O: Celebrating Half a Century of Street
To celebrate, we've put together reflections from alumni and a crash course on Street history—enjoy!
50 Years of 34th Street Magazine
Following 34th Street's paper trail from 1968 to the present.
For Veterans, the LPS Program Camouflages the Real Penn Experience
Many LPS students—especially veterans—say that their Penn experience is not the same one undergrads were sold on.
My Xanax Addiction Made Me Fear Everything
I never thought anti–anxiety medication would make me panic at the thought of leaving my room.
More Than Just Grading Papers: What It Takes to be a Penn TA
Grading disputes, office hour tears, and all the other hidden work that goes into being a teaching assistant at Penn.
En Pointe with Pennsylvania Ballet's Jacqueline Callahan
What it's like to juggle classes with a career in professional ballet dancing.
Spending a Day in Regan Mizrahi's Boots
Meet the Penn freshman who used to play Boots on 'Dora the Explorer.'
Movies and More at These Cinematic Philly Spots
Yeah, wearing pajamas is cool, but have you flung rice at a movie theater screen with 100 other people watching Rocky Horror Picture Show?
Catch Your Favorite Artists at These Philly Music Venues
Rex Orange County, Snail Mail, Hozier: From a church basement to a converted electric factory, these Philadelphia venues are as eclectic as the artists they bring.
Penn The Brand
Selling the University to a global market.
Lauren Lareau: the single mom and Penn grad taking on a Republican incumbent
The Penn alum and single mother challenges a Republican incumbent in Bucks County.
A Night on the (Fish)Town
A guide to the underrated often–overlooked nightlife of Philly's trendiest neighborhood.
The Rise and Fall of Pilam
Looking back on the history of Penn's 'alt frat' and storied DIY music venue.
The Amazon Phenomenon
Can University City's local bookstores compete with “The Everything Store"?
A Case of Misplaced Identity
For me, living at 'home' required a student visa.
&pizza Opens on 39th and Walnut, and Changes the Campus Pizza Game
The buzzy pizza joint is now open in the space that used to house Capogiro.
'Skate Kitchen': Brash, Lively, Beautiful, and Feminist
The upcoming indie film is all about a girl gang—it's ballsy, lively, and beautiful, just like its main characters.


















