Thinkpiece
Why Stigma Perpetuates a Lack of Access to the Monkeypox Vaccine
An ongoing tale of government mishandling and repeated history
Reclaiming the ‘Clean Girl Aesthetic’
So you’ve been following the “clean girl aesthetic,” but do you know where it originally comes from?
Kid Cudi’s Rolling Loud Incident Shows the Impact of Celebrity Drama on Mental Health
Cudi’s debacle at the festival stemmed from a personal issue with another artist. Is that even a good reason for controversy?
Rookie Mistake: A K–Pop Dilemma Between the New and Old
Why newer K–pop rookies in recent years have struggled to capture the attention of the public.
Comedy Television’s Narrowing Scope: Disease or Symptom?
The genres of comedy television being produced and recognized are diminishing as we enter the multifaceted digital age.
'Thor: Love and Thunder': Queerbaiting or Queer Representation?
The film isn't “super gay” as the cast and director claim, but the representation it achieves as a Marvel film is still remarkable.
The Anatomy of an Unlikeable Female Protagonist
Zoey Deutch is a caricature of scammer culture in Hulu's ‘Not Okay.’
Idealism Leads to Infighting at Mina’s World
Mina’s World was the first Philadelphia coffee shop owned by queer and trans people of color. Now, the same idealism that created it has resulted in its closure.
MLMs, Unpaid Internships, and Love Bombing
How companies use this manipulative recruitment tactic to trap potential members like myself
Who's the 'Funny Girl' Now?
A casting decision bigger than Broadway: fulfilling Lea Michele's dream.
Pictures of Space: Art That’s Out of This World?
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is making complicated science both accessible and beautiful.
Gopuff: The Death of Local Convenience Stores?
How Gopuff steals customers from your local corner store
Stop Gatekeeping Your Favorite Artists from TikTok
We want to keep the music we love from social media circulation. Why?
Peeking Behind the Golden Curtain
America’s Got Talent faces accusations of fraud and discrimination.
Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, and the Court of Public Opinion
In the case of Depp v. Heard, social media reached a verdict long before the jury did.
The Irony of Rainbow Capitalism
Why rainbows and pride flags aren’t real representation
For Some, Makeup Is a Tool of Pride
Queer college students are using makeup to express identity, defy the binary, and nail TikTok transitions.
r/UPenn vs. Sidechat: Battle of the Anonymous Apps
A closer look behind the screen into anonymity, relatability, and popularity
Let’s Get Disoriented
Rising junior Megha Neelapu discusses the Disorientation Guide and its deep roots in community advocacy.
