Thinkpiece
Script Simplification in An Era of Scrolling
Social media has become integrated into everyday life. What does this mean for streaming services?
The Commodification of White Lotus
A masterclass in muddled messaging
Towards an Earnest Cinema
It's time for Hollywood to break free from the shackles of smugness.
There Never Was, Nor Will Be, Another David Lynch
Cinema lost one of its signature artistic voices.
Bring Out the Pitchforks: Is Music Criticism Dead?
The era of hating professionally seems to be coming to an end—but this process can be stopped.
Crime, Culture, and Social Media as the Viral Fame Machine
Only on the internet can people fangirl over convicted criminals.
The Proof is in the Posting
Has reviewing everything become our ruin?
‘Veronica Mars’ Did Feminine Rage Before it was Cool
Celebrating twenty years of TV’s best not–so–bubbly blonde.
Spending Seasons in Stars Hollow
Gilmore Girls is a fall show, says Penn. But why?
Charts, So Confusing
Does Billboard still matter in guiding the cultural conversation?
Streams, Screens, and the 15–Second Earworm
In the age of constant refresh, focus is fleeting—so is the music.
Community Land Trust Bust
Between a community land trust and tiny homes, 2020 protest agreements have been on a wild but unsuccessful ride.
Fighting Gentrification at Penn Law
Loopholes in laws around blighted property are harming communities of color. A legal clinic at Penn Carey Law is fighting for reform.
The Boundaries of Expression Are Being Redrawn
Exploring the unexpected synergy between creativity, accessibility, and artificial intelligence.
From Phonics to Fluency
A new bill in Harrisburg seeks to harness the science of reading movement to combat poor literacy rates across Philadelphia’s education system.
The Seattle Sound and Its Origins
What is the recipe for musical innovation? It’s not as glamorous as you might think.
The Cruciverbalist Craze Taking Over Gen Z
What’s the clue to crossword's popularity across Penn’s campus and social media?
No, You Can't Sit With Us
Undressing the politics behind elitism on dating apps.
A Campus Tradition Unlike Any Other
Penn Marriage Pact brings together students trying to find love, a hookup, or something else entirely.
