Playlists
Sparking Conversation: The Future of Weed Politics in Pennsylvania
A cannabis advocate’s take on what she expects from the new administration
2022 New York Film Festival: Full of Under–the–Radar Gems
This year’s New York Film Festival continued to testify the power of cinematic art and its everlasting appeal.
Rihanna Re-enters the Music Scene in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
Rihanna’s emotional tribute to Chadwick Boseman is the perfect way to return.
Reclaimed Land: Philadelphia’s Urban Agriculture Movement
A look at the past, present, and future of Philadelphia’s community gardens.
A Wolf in Frat Guy’s Clothing: The Cautionary Tale of Tell Me Lies
The scandalous streaming show that should be mandatory viewing for girls in college and prohibited content for their parents.
If You’re Gonna Cry, Cry on Beat: ‘Super Freaky Girl’ and the Comfort of Public Trauma Dumping
How Nicki Minaj’s hit has turned into the instrumentation for deeply personal TikTok diary entries.
Overheards November 2022
This month: Drunk New Englanders, Directioners, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter–Day Saints
Meet Maeve Stiles, the Star Athlete Embracing the Unexpected
The president of the Women’s Athletic Association wants you to put yourself first and not take life too seriously.
The WALK's 27L is a Soaring Success
The student magazine's fashion fundraiser—a collab with Castle—offers a window into Philly's budding fashion scene.
Overheards October 2022
This month: Renaissance paintings, dairy devotees, and evolutionary anthropology
Venture into Old City for Old–School Italian at Spasso
If you’re looking for a cute dinner date that won’t break the bank, Spasso is the place to go.
Jawa Like Wawa
The newly elected Class of 2026 president shares her hopes of fostering a sense of home at Penn.
Five of the Wildest Fashion Trends in History Missing from the Modern Wardrobe
From bird–shaped beauty marks to scented head cones, here are some historic styles we should be seeing on Locust Walk this season.
More than Medicine: A Holistic Approach to Care
Penn’s new CARE–7 curriculum teaches medical students how to provide palliative care to patients with serious illness.
‘Y’all Means All,’ Except in Country Music
How the genre struggles to balance its conservative veterans with its progressive breakouts
Cate Blanchett Makes Music and Monsters in 'Tár'
Todd Field’s stunning new drama shows us that absolute power will corrupt absolutely anybody.
In Conversation: Arthur Tress’ Japanese Illustrated Books and Contemporary Photographs
The Kislak Center presents a curatorial collaboration among students, professors, and librarians.
Ego of the Week: Bella Mirro
Meet the senior running a restorative organization, juggling female–led research, and truly taking in all that Philly has to offer.
Meet Professor John Lapinski, the Man Behind the Decision Desk
Professor Lapinski heads the decision desk at NBC news, and Penn students and faculty make up a pivotal part of his team.
