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Silver Foxes and Old Hags: Why Age Isn’t Just a Number

The commotion surrounding Alexa Demie's age is more harmful than you might think.

by NAIMA SMALL

Baby Mamas, Kylie Jenner, and the Racialized Perception of Single Motherhood

Kylie Jenner is trying to reclaim the label "baby mama." But is that term even hers to reclaim?

by NAIMA SMALL

Stop by Tambayan for Flavorful Filipino Eats

After 21 years of working in Reading Terminal Market, Kathy Mirano has opened up a breathtaking restaurant of her own. 

by ANNA HOCHMAN

BookTok Is Making Books Cool Again

Bookworms are revolutionizing reading, one recommendation at a time.

by SHELBY ABAYIE

Shifting The Fast Fashion Guilt

A peek into the common victim of the fast–fashion mindset

by SHAHANA BANERJEE

Table for One

A newbie's guide to redefining the solo outing through Philadelphia gems

by NATALIA CASTILLO

Why Is Gen Z Obsessed with the Instagram Soft Launch?

A girl you follow is dating someone new—but you'll never see her partner tagged in an Instagram post. Why?

by ANNA HOCHMAN

YouTube: A Platform For The Modern Philosopher?

From Contrapoints to Shanspeare, these modern philosophers are paving the way to accessible intellectualism.

by SHELBY ABAYIE

Playboy Bunnies, Hugh Hefner, and the Commodification of Sexual Abuse

It’s not liberating to wear the Playboy bunny logo—it’s just excessively consumerist. 

by KIRA WANG

Musical Appropriation and the Origins of Gen Z Slang

How artists of our generation have fallen short when it comes to owning their privilege

by SAMARA HIMMELFARB

Nepotism Babies: It–Girls or Just Rich?

Why are we so obsessed with Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, and Lily–Rose Depp?

by NAIMA SMALL

Fanfiction: The Good, The Bad, And The Thirsty

To be honest, fanfiction isn't as weird as you might think. 

by SHELBY ABAYIE

University City's STUMP Helps Students Bring Nature Home

The plant store's second Philly location offers affordable plants and care tips. 

by ANNA HOCHMAN

Love, Actually: Street’s Love Issue 2022

“If you look for it, I’ve got a sneaky feeling you’ll find that love actually is all around.”

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

TikTok's Take on Love

TikTok can easily promote a fake lifestyle of endless smiles and perfectionism. Can its take on love be more authentic?

by GABRIELLE GALCHEN

Treat Yourself This Valentine’s Day to These Five Philly Stores

From candle–making to do–it–yourself pottery, spend your Valentine's Day at these five Philly stores that celebrate self–love.

by NAIMA SMALL

The Greeks Had Six Words for Love—Here’s a Book for Each One

According to the ancient Greeks, love isn't just romantic. Check out these six books to learn why. 

by SHELBY ABAYIE

Tarot Tuesdays: Your Valentine's Day Horoscope for Feb. 15.

Love is in the air—even the universe says so.

by W. ANTHONY PÉREZ

Do Celebrities Even Owe Us Anything?

From Rihanna to Britney Spears, celebrities don't owe us shit. 

by ANNA HOCHMAN

Tarot Tuesday: Your Mercury Retrograde Messages for Feb. 8

Now that the chaos is over, what did you learn? 

by W. ANTHONY PÉREZ

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