Thinkpiece
Ugly–Hot Versus the Instagram Face
Deciphering beauty with Professor Rita Copeland
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
The Modern Panopticon
How social media has created a self–surveillance state
The Deutsch Roots of Drum & Bass
The synthesizer songs that you know and love boast a history that is deeply radical and shockingly German.
The Book Club Revolution is Female
How women–led online communities are reshaping literary discourse
Prost! A Toast to German Culture
A glance into Philly's Oktoberfest celebration
What's So Controversial About Cringe Culture?
How online shaming is making children grow up faster
What Does the Music You Listen to Say About Your Personality?
Your musical horoscope decoded
The Summer of 'Suits'
How exactly did a show that premiered in 2011 find itself on the charts in 2023?
Accessories Overload!
What counts as accessorizing, and what can our accessories tell us about each other?
Supplementary Listening: The Age of the TV Recap Podcast
There’s TV. There’s podcasts. Now, there are podcasts about TV.
The Summer For Girls, By Girls
The commodification of girlhood in popular media, and what it means when an identity becomes commercialized.
Transforming Rage into Care
How the recent Maui fires and all forms of colonialist violence remind us to respond with rage.
Survival of the Fittest: Why K–Pop Survival Shows Remain Popular
K–Pop shows exhibit a recent resurgence in popularity, with more than a dozen shows appearing within the past year.
Inside Darlingside
With their new album Everything is Alive coming out today, this ethereal indie folk friend group is sure to become your next favorite.
Underpaid and Overworked: Internship Culture Dissected
When desperation for an internship turns into systemic exploitation.
Where's the Break in Summer Break?
Long gone are the summers of sunshine and sunscreen. Enter the Internship.
A College Student's Guide to the WGA and SAG Strikes
If you want to cross into Hollywood, you don't want to cross the picket line.
Wawa Worship in Philadelphia
While Wawa and summer go hand–in–hand for Philadelphians, their relationship isn't always sunny.


















