Playlists
In a Year of Uncertainty, Anime Shines
In light of struggling films and genres, anime continues to grow in popularity, proving its novelty, market growth, and mass appeal.
The Entertainment Industry is About To Change Forever
The studio behind ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Batman,’ and HBO is heading toward another historic shake–up.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4: A Marriage of the New and Old
For better or for worse, Tony Hawk’s latest Pro Skater installment doesn’t shy away from its nostalgic value.
The Shape of a Grammy
What recent category changes reveal about the limits placed on Black artistry.
The New ‘Frankenstein’: Couture, Catholicism, and the Creature Who Refused to Die
This adaptation finally makes Victor as pathetic as Mary Shelley intended and says the quiet part out loud: the monster deserved better.
The Pearl of the Gulf: Bahrain’s Pearling Heritage
From the depths of the salty sea to a string around your neck, pearls are more than an iridescent accessory—they built nations, and luxury jewelry houses.
The Quintessential Penn Holiday Gift Guide
Nothing makes it easier to forget about dropping $90,000 to go here than a proper holiday haul.
The Return of the Movie Star, Times Two
Actors are doubling themselves to prove they’re still real in an industry built on copies.
The Nightmare Before Christmas: Holiday Music in November
Tim Burton would be disappointed.
Letter from the Editor: Best Of
Notes From a Cuckoo Editor–in–Chief
Learn on the Job
In an increasingly dynamic startup world, some Penn students wonder whether higher education is necessary to keep up.
Best of Culture in 2025
Street picks our favorite moments of the year.
Best of Film & TV in 2025
Street picks our favorite movies and shows of the year.
Ego of the Week: Wei–An Jin
Graphic design is former Street Design Editor Wei–An Jin’s passion, Penn preprofessionalism be damned.
Worst of 2025
Let’s be honest, there were some duds this year.
Best of Music in 2025
Street picks our favorite albums of the year.
Photographing the Many Multi–faceted Egos of Penn
Words from the man behind the camera.
The Number Agreement Rule That Started It All
Linguistics professor Katie Schuler brings the motto “a rising tide lifts all boats” to life.
Why Do We Love the Death Game?
From ‘Squid Game’ to ‘The Running Man,’ death game stories turn our reality into an arena we can understand—and let us imagine coming out on top.
