Playlists
Behind the Counter: How Hummus Grill's Authenticity and Acclaim Endure
Co–owner Yaron Netz talks about the Hummus team's passion and perseverance, despite the challenges of the pandemic.
The Weather Station Combats 'Ignorance' On New Album
Tamara Lindeman illuminates the existential threat of climate change on her latest effort.
We Need to Condemn Anti–Asian Violence, But Not Through More Policing
Relying on racist and oppressive systems won't keep our communities safe.
Bridging the Discipline Divide
I’m a pre–med studying English. That’s not a contradiction.
Philadelphia’s Murals Send Powerful Messages About Black History Month
Must–see sights during Black History Month
Diving Into the Paradox of Matt James and The Bachelor's Problematic Casting
Matt James won’t solve the show’s deep–rooted issues in racial representation.
Dancing with the Devil: Dance in Horror Films
Dance horror is the genre where the graceful meets the grotesque.
69th Street: How Sex Un–Education Fails to Prepare Us for Intimacy
In this edition, Focus writer Gabs Raffetto discusses how a lack of sex education in high school left her overly reliant on television for advice.
Why is Taylor Swift Re–Recording her Old Albums?
“Love Story” is the first of many. But why is Swift re–recording her music in the first place?
A Pandemic Within the Pandemic: The Rise of Digital Abuse During COVID–19
How the virtual era has created new forms of harm, and what Penn should be doing to address it
Letter from the Editor 02.18.2021
On Taylor Swift, my first kiss, and becoming a curmudgeon
When Stories Grow Claws
I was the victim in my story, the villain in his. Part of growing up is acknowledging the harm I’ve caused.
Amazon Prime’s ‘The Wilds’ is the Best Show You’re Not Watching
It’s so much more than a gender–swapped Lord of the Flies.
A Kardashian Post–Mortem: Looking Back on 12 Years of Influential Fame
A reflection on the family that revolutionized fame
Van Pelt–Dietrich Library is Making Its Return
Studying inside of a library is no longer a dream from a past life. Van Pelt is back—with some changes.
Houseplants: More Than an Aesthetic
Four hobbyists discuss how houseplants became a source of therapy and comfort during difficult times.
Creativity Cures: An Insight into Art Therapy
What is art therapy and how is it making a difference?
Meet Naomi Rosenblum, the Wharton Junior Breaking Out of Her Business Bubble
Artist Inspiration | How this student artist uses her art to spread positivity
Weezer's Quirks Shine Through On 'OK Human'
Though Weezer may never return to the heights of 'Pinkerton,' their latest record is authentic in its simplicity.
