Thinkpiece
Cens(art)ship in Student Showcases
The fragile line between creative liberty and offence
More Than A FoodTok Femme Fatale
Social media gives female chefs more space to shine than ever before. But why do audiences always expect more?
STI Testing at Penn Is Easier (and Harder) Than You Think
The process of getting tested at Penn isn't always as fun—or easy—as hooking up.
'Everything Everywhere All at Once' is the Pinnacle of Absurdist Comedy
How A24 nails comedic exploration of difficult themes in its latest blockbuster hit
Penn Badgley and The (Un)necessity of Sex Scenes
Sex sells … but at what cost?
Can Machines Be Musical?
AI might become the songwriter’s new best friend.
Gaslight, Gatekeep, Gossip
Where do we draw the line when talking about others?
Does AI Belong in Art?
From ChatGPT to TikTok filters, artists and scientists alike wonder how AI fits into the human community—and MoMA has answers.
Frackets and Beaters and Bears, Oh My!
How Penn’s frat fashions mean more than just the shoes you wear on a Thursday night
The Struggle for Peace in the City of Brotherly Love
How can a new mayor empower community organizations to heal Philadelphia and stop the violence?
The Absurdity of TikTok Sludge Content
It may be addicting, but what does it even mean?
Corecore: TikTok’s Exercise in Technological Pessimism
Corecore is as absurd as it is cynical. But do these virtual collages of technology's ills say anything new?
Philadelphia School District Is MOVEing to Expand Its Curriculum
MOVE's history will now be a mandatory part of the Philadelphia public school curriculum.
Stop Separating the Art from the Artist
Chloe Bailey’s collaboration with Chris Brown sparks immense backlash.
Food Insecurity: Now A Common Reality
Inflation and cuts to SNAP benefits are driving a rapid uptick in food insecurity across Philadelphia.
Let's End This Obsession with 'It Ends With Us'
What happens when BookTok's recommendations don’t meaningfully engage with serious topics? Or worse, perpetuate harmful tropes?
What Happens When Black–Owned Products are Co–Opted By White Consumers?
The Mielle Hair Oil controversy points to Black women’s fears of having their needs discarded by their favorite brands.
Hustle Culture and The Rise of Toxic Productivity at Penn
No, it’s not just getting shit done.
From Retweeting to Nominating
Cate Blanchett. Ana de Armas. Michelle Williams. Michelle Yeoh. And … Andrea Riseborough?
