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Take It to the Streets: What to Do in Philly This Month

This month: Wholesome fall festivals, rainy day activities, and after–hours affairs.

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

My Emotional Support Bad Habit

An ode to the little acts of rebellion that don’t put us anymore on the outs then we would like to be

by MADELINE KOHN

The Modern Panopticon

How social media has created a self–surveillance state

by ANJALI KISHORE

What About South Asian Fashion?

A look into the undervaluation and disregard of South Asian fashion

by ZAARA SHAFI

What's So Controversial About Cringe Culture?

How online shaming is making children grow up faster

by CLAIRE KIM

Accessories Overload!

What counts as accessorizing, and what can our accessories tell us about each other?

by ANJALI KISHORE

Leading with Hope, Reading for Resistance

Cultivating love and community with Philly’s first annual Bookstore Crawl

by YEEUN YOO

Penn Palates, Drexel Plates

Why Penn students should explore the world of Drexel food trucks—and a few suggestions

by CALEB CRAIN

Climbing to New Heights

Penn's free wall is revolutionizing campus climbing.

by ANNA O'NEILL–DIETEL

The Summer For Girls, By Girls

The commodification of girlhood in popular media, and what it means when an identity becomes commercialized.

by ANJALI KISHORE

Transforming Rage into Care

How the recent Maui fires and all forms of colonialist violence remind us to respond with rage. 

by YEEUN YOO

Dating Across Campuses and Time Zones

Juggling long distant romance and the challenges that come along with it as a college student

by ANNA O'NEILL–DIETEL

LA All Day

Inside the homegrown, multigenerational culture of soccer fandom in the City of Angels

by CALEB CRAIN

Underpaid and Overworked: Internship Culture Dissected

When desperation for an internship turns into systemic exploitation. 

by YEEUN YOO, MEHREEN SYED, and ENNE KIM

Thrift Pop–Ups: Pockets of Community in Bustling Manila

Manila's developing thrifting scene is creating a new culture for younger generations, if you know where to look.

by EYANA LAO

Where's the Break in Summer Break?

Long gone are the summers of sunshine and sunscreen. Enter the Internship. 

by YEEUN YOO, MEHREEN SYED, and ENNE KIM

The College Student’s Guide to National Parks

How to score the best deals, beat the crowds, and most importantly enjoy the outdoors.

by ANNA O'NEILL–DIETEL

The Argument for A Bipartisan Approach to Sustainability

The proposal to ban ESG investing shows the harms of making climate change a political issue.

by CLAIRE KIM

The Gospel of Reddit

Why a site most associated with the Internet’s seediest corners has become my ideal virtual town square.

by CALEB CRAIN

The past and future of Black fashion at Blk Ivy and Grant Blvd

From preserving the 1960s Black Ivy style to creating her own fashion line, Kimberly McGlonn uses fashion as a vehicle for activism 

by SOPHIA ROSSER

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