Playlists
A Heaven–Sent Musical Milestone
Sam Smith and Kim Petras take a Grammy category with a crimson performance of "Unholy."
Philadelphia School District Is MOVEing to Expand Its Curriculum
MOVE's history will now be a mandatory part of the Philadelphia public school curriculum.
Letter from the Editor, March 2023
Going on antidepressants completely recalibrated the way I think about college, and it might not be the worst thing if we all became more of a Prozac Nation.
Popping the Bubble of Positive Psychology
Positive psychology aims to help people reach their full potential. But can it really work for everyone?
Social Media is Telling Us How to Be Sad
In the age of Tiktok, sadness sells.
Daze of Future Past
One Street writer's trip to self–discovery on LSD.
Comfort Shows: Finding Peace of Mind in the Familiar
TV shows and movies are known to provide escapism, but their ability to offer sheer comfort is just as important for many people.
Stop Separating the Art from the Artist
Chloe Bailey’s collaboration with Chris Brown sparks immense backlash.
Food Insecurity: Now A Common Reality
Inflation and cuts to SNAP benefits are driving a rapid uptick in food insecurity across Philadelphia.
Resonant Frequencies
From biorhythms to body rhythms, these five songs by Eno, Wonder, and Guetta, among others, tap directly into the tempos of human life.
Take It to the Streets: What to Do in Philly This Month
This month: Queer comedy, Oscars watch parties, and bottomless pancakes (accompanied by a boozy art pop–up show)
SZA Saves our Souls in SOS
'SOS' captures the complexity of love in SZA's genre–bent album that is rumored to be her last.
M3GAN’s Cult
She may ‘slay’ but is it enough to label her a cult phenomenon?
The Story of Artemisia Gentileschi Is Still Being Written
There’s so much to learn from this Italian Baroque Artist.
From the El to DRL
For Penn’s off–off–campus students, the typical college experience can be constrained by barriers of time, distance, and the SEPTA Regional Rail.
Let's End This Obsession with 'It Ends With Us'
What happens when BookTok's recommendations don’t meaningfully engage with serious topics? Or worse, perpetuate harmful tropes?
Music For Plants, By Plants
How Modern Biology is creating calming melodies with a little bit of botanical assistance
What Happens When Black–Owned Products are Co–Opted By White Consumers?
The Mielle Hair Oil controversy points to Black women’s fears of having their needs discarded by their favorite brands.
