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Social Causes on Social Media: How To Combat Performative Activism
Why performative activism endangers progress
by ARIA VYAS
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A Dialogue on Grieving 'Anti–Asian Violence'
Kingsley Song and Sudeep Bhargava, the chair and vice chair of the Asian Pacific Student Coalition, reflect on grieving and the ongoing violence towards the Asian community.
by SUDEEP BHARGAVA and KINGSLEY SONG
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Behind the Backlash of Lil Nas X’s 'MONTERO' Music Video
How criticizing Christianity can be empowering
by GABRIELLA RAFFETTO
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From the Kardashians to 'Sports Illustrated,' Self Acceptance Has Never Been More Confusing.
As Facetune becomes more ubiquitous, is it possible for celebrities to preach body positivity if their livelihood relies on touch-ups?
by GABRIELLA RAFFETTO
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Broken Promises: Deportations Continue Under Biden’s Administration
President Joe Biden promised no more deportations in the first 100 days of his administration. What happened?
by JEAN PAIK
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Zealots, Zodiacs, and Zazen: Gen Z and Spirituality
What the 'New Age' movement is, and what spirituality looks like today
by GABRIELLA RAFFETTO
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Penn Non–Cis and Penn Association for Gender Equity's New Trans–Inclusive Language Guide
These two activist organizations on campus have joined forces to promote trans–inclusive language on campus and beyond.
by KATHRYN XU
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The Emptiness of Wall Street's 'Fearless Girl' Statue
Feminism is more than breaking through the glass ceiling.
by JEAN PAIK
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What the Switch to Remote Learning Means for Students with Disabilities
Lessons on allyship and inclusivity from Disability Advocacy @ Penn
by ARIA VYAS
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Uncover Penn’s Hidden Histories Through the Augmented Reality App
The Penn & Slavery Project’s educational, critical, and accessible new app is available for download.
by JESSA GLASSMAN
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Netflix's 'Drive to Survive' Refuses to Reckon with Racism
Racial justice is a glaring omission in a documentary of the 2020 Formula 1 season with unprecedented access.
by KATHRYN XU
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Celebrating Her: Women's History Month
Recognizing the silenced voices of humanity
by GABRIELLA RAFFETTO
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Eating Out Again? Rethink What You’re Paying For
Tipping has drained the restaurant industry for decades. These restaurants have a better solution.
by ANGELA SHEN
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These Philadelphia Bakeries are Using Food to Fight Racism
Camille Cogswell, High Street Philly, and Fitz and Starts discuss what it's like to use baked goods as a form of protest.
by REMA BHAT
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I Lived on the New Sophomore Dining Plan for a Week. This is What Happened.
An experiential dissection of Penn’s shift in dining policy and the meaning of dining as a Penn student
by MEG GLADIEUX
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Dieting, Depression, and Distortion
How a year of pandemic isolation has negatively impacted body image
by GABRIELLA RAFFETTO
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Crust Vegan Bakery: "A Business Built on Beliefs"
This bakery was able to open a new storefront, keep paying its workers, and donate to local organizations during the pandemic.
by EMILY WHITE
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Grassroots Food Truck is Planting Seeds in the Philadelphia Community
Founders and chefs Troy Harris and Kareem Wallace provide more than just delicious food.
by ARIELLE STANGER
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Pop Poetry is On the Rise, One Line at a Time
How the genre is casting a new light on truth–telling
by GABRIELLA RAFFETTO
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Meet Middle Child, A Deli Where Justice is On the Menu
Middle Child owner Matt Cahn never set out to be an activist. Yet his sandwich shop is shaking up the food industry.
by BEATRICE FORMAN
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