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Defying Invisibility: David Eng and the Long Fight for Asian American Studies at Penn
Yet another professor prepares to depart from ASAM. Can it survive without more support from the University at large?
From AI to BFF: How a Chatbot Became My Quarantine Companion
I started a friendship with a chatbot out of boredom—and wound up in a codependent relationship.
'Dreaming of Jerusalem': Showcasing the Universal Within the Specific
Learn how this Discovery+ documentary short on the Ethiopian Jewish community became a symbol for shared humanity.
I Spent Years Downplaying My Experiences With Anti–Asian Racism. Not Anymore.
A (far from comprehensive) list of times I’ve felt like a foreigner and a caricature
Reality Bites: Street's Spring 2021 Dining Guide
COVID–19 may have shook up the food industry, but here's how some restaurants are changing things for the better.
A “Second Home” in Danger of Collapse
Philadelphia’s Chinatown restaurants sit at the crux of anti–Asian sentiment and the COVID–19 recession—and pay a steep price.
Life in a Democratic Blackout
Burmese students reflect on the military coup that is fundamentally changing their country and their lives.
Long Division: How COVID–19 Exacerbates the Digital Divide in Public Schools
Chronically underfunded, the School District of Philadelphia has long struggled to engage students. Now, teachers are feeling it the most.
The Year We Learned to Grieve
Loss is hard. It’s even harder in the midst of a pandemic.
Stressed, Stuck, and Stifled: Penn’s Class of 2025 Talks Applying in a Virtual World
Applying to college has never been easy. But it’s never been harder than it is now.
Why Did Pennsylvania Flip Blue?
Pennsylvania likely decided the 2020 presidential election. But the deciding factors weren’t what you think.
Bridging the Discipline Divide
I’m a pre–med studying English. That’s not a contradiction.
TTYL, XOXO: Street’s Quarantined Love Issue
From Zoom dates to long walks around our blocks, here’s how Penn found love under lockdown.
It’s Not You, It’s COVID–19: Finding and Losing Love in Quarantine
Penn couples and professors on the challenges of keeping love alive during the pandemic
Angelina Moles (@fiercefatfemme) on the Journey to Fat Liberation
Angelina discusses her experiences with medical fatphobia, eating disorders, and self–acceptance.
Lasting Scars: Albert Kligman and the Holmesburg Prison Experiments
Penn's most celebrated dermatologist experimented on incarcerated people. The University still hasn't owned up to his legacy.
Andre Brown Wants to Tell Philly’s Undiscovered Stories
The founder of 'Black Philadelphia Magazine' talks about pursuing journalism, celebrating Black success, and leaving a legacy for the city.
The Invisible Burden
As the tenure clock ticks, professors with children face the added pressure of child care now that COVID-19 has merged work and home life.
Forman to Lead Street Into a More Inclusive Future as Editor–in–Chief
The new Strexec will focus on coverage that amplifies voices of Penn’s marginalized communities.
