Playlists
Jennette McCurdy’s ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’ Is for the Nickelodeon Kids Who Are All Grown Up
The “iCarly” actress’ memoir is a cleverly self–aware and cynical narration of her dangerous and interconnected relationships with acting, food, and her mother.
Comedy Television’s Narrowing Scope: Disease or Symptom?
The genres of comedy television being produced and recognized are diminishing as we enter the multifaceted digital age.
Alchemy Coffee Is a Welcome Break from the Rush of Coffee Culture
Alchemy Coffee x Keystone Wellness Shop offers a tranquil gathering space for coffee lovers and CBD enthusiasts alike.
'Thor: Love and Thunder': Queerbaiting or Queer Representation?
The film isn't “super gay” as the cast and director claim, but the representation it achieves as a Marvel film is still remarkable.
‘A Queen in Bucks County’ Delivers Erotica via SEPTA
The sexier the better in Kay Gabriel's buzzy, boozy collection—and what's sexier than economic revolution?
Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ Is a Resounding Yes
After watching Peele’s newest thriller, you’ll never look at clouds the same way again.
Maggie Rogers’ ‘Surrender’ Burns Bright in Its Emotional Catharsis
After a nearly three–year–long hiatus, Rogers’ sophomore album swallows you whole in the best way possible.
The Anatomy of an Unlikeable Female Protagonist
Zoey Deutch is a caricature of scammer culture in Hulu's ‘Not Okay.’
Idealism Leads to Infighting at Mina’s World
Mina’s World was the first Philadelphia coffee shop owned by queer and trans people of color. Now, the same idealism that created it has resulted in its closure.
Florist’s Self–Titled Album is a Portrait of a Band in Full Bloom
Emily Sprague and her friends’ intuitive musicianship merges with the natural world on their most immersive project to date.
Where Indie Folk Meets Film Score
Lila Dubois and Miles Tobel’s premier album, “Maybe This Is A Bad Idea” is one of cinematic, indie sound.
MLMs, Unpaid Internships, and Love Bombing
How companies use this manipulative recruitment tactic to trap potential members like myself
The Main Character's Burden
On 'The Summer I Turned Pretty,' teenage summer fantasies, and what it means to live a life of passivity.
Who's the 'Funny Girl' Now?
A casting decision bigger than Broadway: fulfilling Lea Michele's dream.
Pictures of Space: Art That’s Out of This World?
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is making complicated science both accessible and beautiful.
Yune Kim Finds the Purpose of Career Within Art
Her playfulness and wonder seeps through every aspect of her art—whether it be textbook illustrations or bunny bucket hats.
Gopuff: The Death of Local Convenience Stores?
How Gopuff steals customers from your local corner store
Stranger Things 4: Bigger Stakes, Same Formula
Netflix’s Golden Goose, Stranger Things, has released its fourth mega–size season that resembles a blockbuster movie more than a TV show.
The Separation of Church and State
On the overturning of Roe v. Wade




















