Playlists
"A New Old Play": Clown Spirit and Handmade Craftsmanship
Qiu Jiongjiong's fictional feature debut is an intimate and mesmerizing ride in Chinese history and mythology.
“Flowers” is the New Self–Love Anthem
Miley Cyrus’ hit single remains on top long after Valentine’s Day.
The Underground World of Philly’s Basement House Shows
As Penn students, the city’s most prolific and innovative music scene is hidden right under our noses—literally.
From Philly to Philly, The Long Way Around
Why staying close to home for college can be both a blessing and a curse.
This Star Physicist is Taking an Extraordinary Approach to Stargazing
Meet the Marshall Scholar and astrophysicist opening the door to disability inclusion in STEM.
Hustle Culture and The Rise of Toxic Productivity at Penn
No, it’s not just getting shit done.
The Horror of Gender: Sof Sears' Stories About Society
Disentangle the complexity of gender and girlhood one horror story at a time.
From Retweeting to Nominating
Cate Blanchett. Ana de Armas. Michelle Williams. Michelle Yeoh. And … Andrea Riseborough?
Pretty in Pink: Marie Laurencin Was a 20th–Century “It Girl”
Marie Laurencin, a queer, mixed–heritage artist featured at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, thrived in women–only worlds.
Ego of the Week: Sahiba Baveja
Amid everything on her senior bucket list, this senior can definitely check off being an involved role model at Penn.
Subversive Transparence: Why Ben Shapiro Is Wrong About ‘Glass Onion’
The right–wing commentator understands as much about good screenwriting as he does about functioning marriages.
Dry Cleaning Captivates Fans at Union Transfer
The post–punk band from the UK makes a splash on the East Coast.
Breaking the Fourth Wall: Pennfluencers Tell All
Four undergrads devoted to living life online talk the risks and rewards of turning classes into capital "C" Content.
Laughing Gas and Landscapes: The Mystery of a Lost Courbet
How an unexpected discovery in the basement of Penn Dental led to a major new exhibition at the Arthur Ross Gallery
Why Does It Matter Who Gets the Oscar?
The race debate onstage is only a microcosm of the race debate in Hollywood.
How Roc Nation and Rihanna Turned Their Backs on Black Lives
How Rihanna headlining this year’s Super Bowl impacts the Black Lives Matter movement
The Forgotten Lives of Medieval Prostitutes
600 years later, the same fight over bodily autonomy prevails.
Place, Happiness, and Memory in "The Traces"
Philosophy, literature, and Italian culture lovers will revel in Mairead Small Staid's debut memoir.
Ego of the Week: Jerry Gao
Between cooking, teaching, and volunteering, this senior brings authenticity and joy to every corner on campus.
