Playlists
The Artifice of 'Make Instagram Casual Again'
Going back to Instagram's roots is Gen Z's newest attempt at authenticity—but it still might be toxic.
Gabby Petito and the Case of Missing White Woman Syndrome
Influencer Gabby Petito’s death went viral on social media. But are internet sleuths even helping to solve the case?
Direct–to–Consumer Brands: Hot or Not?
From fashion to skincare to experimental food, the direct–to–consumer wave is here to stay.
Are Music Reviews Really That Important?
Pitchfork and other publications have stopped caring about the music.
Safe Yet Stifling: The Spectrum of the Queer Experience at Penn
Penn is often lauded as one of the most LGBTQ–inclusive campuses in the United States. But beneath this praise exists an opportunity for criticism—and then growth.
Ego of the Week: Sneha Sharma
Health and legal activism are kind of Sneha's thing.
Letter from the Editor 10.05.2021
On appearances, making Instagram casual again, and being the main character
'Squid Game': How Far Would You Go to Be the Last One Standing?
Netflix's new number one series teaches us that the real threat to humanity is apathy.
Meet Rahim Khan, the Man Behind Penn’s Friendliest Halal Cart
This Pakistani immigrant serves up chicken over rice with a smile.
Phoebe Bridgers Embraces Sad Girl Autumn at the Mann
The indie rock musician graced the Skyline Stage on Sept. 22 and brought a wave of tranquility with her.
Support Local Artists and Mutual Aid at the Feminist Flea Market
This flea market & craft fair is creating space for radical joy, connection, and solidarity.
Airing One’s Own Funeral: The 2021 Emmy Awards
For a mostly predictable Emmy Awards, this year's telecast was nothing less than a horror show for its host, CBS.
Megan Fox, Kourtney Kardashian, and Marketing Celebrity Friendships
Megan Fox, Kourtney Kardashian, and marketing celebrity friendships
JoJo Siwa: The Queer Icon of Our Generation?
Less than a year after coming out as queer, JoJo Siwa is now one of the most public faces of the LGBTQ community
The Barnes Foundation’s Retrospective of Suzanne Valadon is a Triumph of the Female Gaze
Inside the model, painter, and rebel's subversive career
Meet Isabel Hu: A Traditional Painter Turned Tattoo Artist and Digital Creator
Artist Spotlight | How this design student lets art rule her life with no regrets
Overheards 10.03.2021
This week: when2meets, @on_a_downward_spiral, and emotional manipulation.
A Love Letter to Hill House Dining Hall
How the dining hall shaped my most meaningful friendships at Penn
Trader Joe’s and Their Racist Rhetoric
Why is Trader Joe’s so insistent with their insensitive product labels?
