Playlists
Stop Gatekeeping Your Favorite Artists from TikTok
We want to keep the music we love from social media circulation. Why?
Peeking Behind the Golden Curtain
America’s Got Talent faces accusations of fraud and discrimination.
Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, and the Court of Public Opinion
In the case of Depp v. Heard, social media reached a verdict long before the jury did.
Watching ‘The Inside Outtakes’ From the Outside
As the pandemic's reign reaches ambiguous territory, Bo Burnham’s special strikes a different chord.
Before You Buy, Read Yitty’s Itty–Bitty Fine Print
Lizzo's new underwear brand prides itself on body inclusivity—but its marketing tactics are surprisingly manipulative.
The Irony of Rainbow Capitalism
Why rainbows and pride flags aren’t real representation
Volume 3 of ‘Love Death + Robots’ Proves Animation is the Most Human Medium
‘Love Death + Robots’ shows that it only takes a few minutes to capture the human experience—and it doesn't matter how you do it.
“In Full Bloom” Explores Sustainability in Philly
The nation’s oldest horticultural event is more than just a pretty flower show.
For Some, Makeup Is a Tool of Pride
Queer college students are using makeup to express identity, defy the binary, and nail TikTok transitions.
Regaining Control
How overcoming my eating disorder taught me to lower my mask and let people in.
Make Way for gloss: A Local Band That Sparkles in Their Authenticity
This Philadelphia–born, all–female band is making their mark on the city's music scene—one glitter baptism at a time.
r/UPenn vs. Sidechat: Battle of the Anonymous Apps
A closer look behind the screen into anonymity, relatability, and popularity
Aldous Harding’s Live Show Explores a New Uncanny Valley
The folk eccentric’s set at Union Transfer was a mesmerizing, surprisingly groovy deconstruction of performance and vulnerability.
Let’s Get Disoriented
Rising junior Megha Neelapu discusses the Disorientation Guide and its deep roots in community advocacy.
The Arden's “School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play" Highlights Underrepresentation in Penn's Theatre Scene
Penn's performing arts communities could learn a thing or two from “School Girls,” says rising senior Cristle Ike.
From Penn to Camp Counseling to Climate Consulting, Rachel Zaff is Always on to the Next Adventure
No matter the country, this recent graduate is ready to take the leap.
Dan Howell, Creator Burnout, and the Pitfall of YouTube Capitalism
How Dan Howell's recent comeback enlightens viewers to YouTube's dark underbelly.
The Magnificent Mundanity of ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’
The YouTube trilogy–turned–feature–length film explores grief and joy through the eyes of a tiny anthropomorphic shell.
