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Features

Where Not to Get an Abortion in Philadelphia

Inside the Philadelphia clinics that provide abortions—and those that pretend to.

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Talking Consent and the ‘Gray Zone’ with the NYT Modern Love Editor

Talking about the Times' series with its editor and a Penn student who contributed.

by ANNABELLE WILLIAMS

Dinner with a Side of 30 Rowdy Penn Kids

At Philly BYOs, Penn students push profits up but drive other diners away.

by NAOMI ELEGANT

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Ego

Ego Of The Week: Orly Greenberg

Street's last boss woman comes back to chat about what she's learned, how she's changed, and, of course, Bohemian Rhapsody.

by EMILY SCHWARTZ

Ego Of The Week: Kayvon Asemani

In between giving a TED Talk in Norway and practicing for his Fling set, Kayvon made time for this interview.

by MARYANNE KOUSSA

Ego of the Week: Ben Gargano

The founder of the Locus Initiative is a self–proclaimed smiler.

by MARYANNE KOUSSA

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Film & TV

Television Showdown: McDonald's vs. Taco Bell

This article was originally published as part of the joke issue on 12.5.2013 McDonald's The Set-Up: The 24–inch Westinghouse TV is only visible from about four seats (strategically nailed into the floor), and the subtitles are only visible from about two. by 34TH STREET

Battle of the Fandoms: J.J. Abrams & Supernatural Creatures Edition

Fandoms—groups of people who live and breathe their favorite books, movies and television shows—have a reputation for intensity. Each of these spooky sci–fi shows has a formidable fandom, but which ones are craziest? by KATHERINE MCKAY

HIMYM Recap: “The Lighthouse”

Disclaimer: the content you are about to read is not quite a recap, but rather an emotional rant about season nine so far and all the disappointment and frustration it brings. This week’s episode of “How I Met Your Mother” was a step up from last week’s, but that’s not saying very much. by KATHERINE HARTMAN

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Music

Rex Orange County Visits, and His Fanbase Skews Young

The singer played Union Transfer on August 2nd.

by SOPHIE BURKHOLDER

Artist to Watch: Anna Shoemaker

This Philly native and daughter of a Penn alumnus is making genre–blending indie pop in NYC.

by SOPHIE BURKHOLDER

Snail Mail and the Future of Rock Music

Lindsey Jordan's recent stop at Union Transfer gave Philly a chance to get to know the 19–year–old indie rocker.

by SOPHIE BURKHOLDER

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Arts

Art Across Generations: Reviewing the Renoir and Son Exhibition at The Barnes

This summer’s special exhibition at the Barnes Foundation shares wisdom in artistic expression.

by SOPHIE BURKHOLDER

Eight Outdoor Screenings You Can’t Miss this July

Get off your couch.

by CAT DRAGOI

‘The Gospel According to André:’ Inside the Life of Fashion Icon André Leon Talley

Don't think you know all about the “Nelson Mandela of couture” just because you've seen him on America's Next Top Model.

by RILEY WAGNER

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DIY Peanut Butter Cups

It's all about the ratio.

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3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies

I’m about a week into my sophomore year, and I already miss my freshman year hall. I can recall the days when I would be sitting in my room, working on yet another writing seminar assignment, and the sugary scent of vanilla and cinnamon would float into my room.

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Simple Roasted Chickpeas

A delicious crunchy snack that is also a vegetable.

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Easy Chocolate Cookies

"Easy" and "chocolate" are my two favorite modifiers.

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Fruit and Nut Snack Bars

I am sick of eating store–bought snack bars.

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DIY Mozarrella Sticks

The most delicious (and slightly healthier) way to burn your mouth.

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Greek Yogurt Mac 'n' Cheese

Like Easy Mac, but with protein and taste.

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Food Girl: Easy Ice Cream Sandwiches to Cool You Off

I scream, you scream, we all scream for... you know the drill.

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Say Cheese(cake bars)!

When you want to avoid the guilt of that 1330 calorie slice at The Cheesecake Factory.

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How to Make Zucchini Tots

Tater tots' exotic cousin.

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Four–Ingredient Blueberry Muffins

You scream, I scream, we all scream for...muffins.

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Three Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies

If you don’t find these a–peeling, you’re bananas.

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