Thinkpiece
Kidz Bop: The Kernel of American Fascism?
What may first appear to be just a bit of sanitized fun reflects a sick, puritanical instinct to censor embedded deep in American culture.
The Rise and Fall of "It" Water Bottles
Just like "It Girls," water bottles live rent free in our minds.
Embracing History for a Hopeful Look into the Future
Recent successes in Asian American representation don't diminish a history of erasure.
Hashtagging Crises and Retweeting War Crimes
Navigating the uncanny, disorienting world of wartime social media
Me and My Doula Against the World
Philly doulas are helping pregnant people achieve an autonomous and empowering birth experience, no matter how they choose to deliver.
Flying Broke
On college students navigating the sky–high prices to fly out of the Philly airport
Bimbo Feminism isn’t Revolutionary, It’s Regressive
Convincing women that a “head empty” stance is a feminist one only empowers the patriarchy.
Friendships in College and Beyond
The magic of friendship may be gone, but the importance remains.
Love is a Pick–Up Truck
An elaboration on country music’s favorite lyrical device
A College Student’s Guide to Grocery Shopping
Or, how to not look stupid after spending 30 minutes in Acme
From Stars Hollow to Your Closet, the 'Gilmore Girls' Aesthetic Returns
The recent online craze surrounding the show's influence on fall fashion is a mark of the show’s enduring association with fall.
What Happened to the Campaign Song?
Although one of America’s proudest political traditions has fallen by the wayside, a look into the winners and losers of Presidential anthems can give us a better idea of how to succeed in politics.
How One Bill Can Put an End to All Medical Deportations in Philadelphia
Councilmember Jim Harrity’s new bill shines light on ‘medical repatriation’ in the Philadelphia community and calls for a broader examination of hospitals’ treatment of medically vulnerable immigrants and refugees.
The Letterboxd–ification of Moviegoing
For dedicated film enthusiasts and casual movie–goers alike, it’s not just an app. It’s a diary.
Frida Kahlo’s Likeness Has Become More Important Than Her Art
How capitalism and consumer feminism has made the artist merely a symbol.
They’re Past Their Prime
Galleries are headed towards death if they only show artists who are dead.
The Successful End of the WGA Strike
The WGA has officially ratified their new contract with the AMPTP. Here’s why members are calling the deal “exceptional.”
Call Me Ms. Andrist
How the Tumblr and TikTok femcel ‘aesthetics’ mold young women to romanticize the tragedy of womanhood
