Playlists
Letter from the Editor 09.14.2021
On soft launches, secret pleasures, and letting yourself be happy
A Look Inside Philadelphia’s Organic Nail Salons
These local businesses are offering a more natural alternative to the traditional manicure.
Little Simz's ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’ is the Best Rap Album in Years
The artist takes listeners on an hour–long journey into the constantly fluctuating life of an introvert.
Ego of the Week: Jade Gonzalez
Leader, social advocate, set builder, chef, cat lover—what can't Jade do?
Vaccine Hesitancy Isn't Simple: A Brief History of Medical Crimes Against the Black Community
How understanding the horrific history plaguing America’s medical community can help tackle vaccine mistrust in the present.
The Exotification of Shohei Ohtani
Examining how the MLB superstar is viewed through an American gaze
Overheards 09.13.2021
This week: comic sans, a fake coke scandal, and the scene-iest girl you've ever met.
Billionaires Aren’t the Philanthropists They Think They Are
The rich’s charity work doesn’t address social inequality—it reinforces it.
Halsey’s 'If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power' is a Testament to Their New Musical Direction
Collaborating with two former members of Nine Inch Nails, Halsey discusses the difficulties of motherhood on their fourth album.
The Cowboy Aesthetic's Subversive Return
A bygone era's resurgence manifests itself in trendy modern fashion.
‘Are We There Yet?’: The Pennchants on Pushing Through the Pandemic
Evan Bean, Bauti Gallino, and Jack Vernon Lee take us behind the scenes of the a cappella group’s new studio album.
Solo Female Artists Lead Billboard Top 200 For the First Time in Over a Decade
Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, and Olivia Rodrigo accomplish an impressive feat in an environment that often works against them.
From Harvest to Healing
How three of Philly's urban farms turn plots of okra and kale into community resilience and growth
Letter from the Editor on 09.07.2021
On parasocial relationships, Taylor Swift, and the durability of obsession.
Paradise Lost: The Fall From Grace in HBO's 'The White Lotus'
The show unfolds and the fun unravels, revealing layers of irony about white privilege and Hawaiian tourism.
Ego of the Week: Namrita Narula
This Wharton senior is also a female founder, community activist, and shameless foodie.
The Problem with 'White Girl Wellness'
The wellness industry is dominated by white women—here’s why we need to fix it.
The Philadelphia Art Museum You Know and Love, Now with Frank Gehry Flair
Here’s an excuse to take a day off and enjoy the refurbished museum.
