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Features

Reconnecting with Roots in Penn’s Less Commonly Taught Language Classes

For students in languages from Quechua to Tamil, small language courses allow them to celebrate and explore their heritage.

by MEERABELLE JESUTHASAN

Caution vs. Revolution: The Divide on Climate Change

Students are upping the pressure, but Penn's administration is still reluctant to pursue bold action.

by KATRINA JANCO

Facing the Music with Penn's Resident String Quartet

The Daedalus Quartet has wowed audiences from Rodin lounges to Carnegie Hall.

by SHINYOUNG HAILEY NOH

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Ego

Meet Natasha Menon, Your New UA President

The Penn junior talks about running the Undergraduate Assembly, tutoring immigrant children in Philly, and drafting legislation for housing discrimination.

by CHELSEY ZHU

Ego of the Week: Nick Joyner

Street's former supreme leader in conversation, one last time.

by REBECCA TAN

Meet Princess Aghayere, One of the Seniors Who Won The President's Engagement Prize

Princess is part of the the team behind Rebound Liberia, an empowerment initiative for youth in Liberia.

by SONALI DELIWALA

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Word on the Street

Ghosted by Goat Boy

What do you do when a dreamy Tinder date suddenly stops replying?

by CLAIRE PINCE

Coming Out Into the Closet

Sometimes the lack of a label is more freeing.

by LAKEISHA HENLEY

The Letters I've Started to Send

A sample of letters I've written to my friends, colleagues, and mentors about how Penn impacts us all

by LAURA BECK

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Film & TV

The Polanski Problem

Last year, Roman Polanski was cast out of the Academy. This year, he's fighting back.

by ANNA COLLINS

Stuber—Starring Kumail Nanjiani and Dave Bautista—Is a Perfect Combo Comedy

The action–packed comedy is full of heart—it will have you laughing, crying, and everything in between.

by TARA O'BRIEN

Five Movies You Can't Miss this Summer (and Five More to Add to your Netflix Watchlist)

Whether at the theater or on your couch, here are some flicks to keep you busy this summer.

by ZOVINAR KHRIMIAN

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Music

Girlpool Celebrates A New Sound at Underground Arts

The iconic DIY duo were joined by two rising indie acts.

by NOA JETT

10 Songs Instrumental to our Experiences

The 10 songs that have shaped Street Music's lives.

by 34TH STREET MUSIC

La Dispute Brings Life and Love to Union Transfer

With boundless energy, jumps from the stage, and a new setlist, the post–hardcore band gives back to its fans.

by MELANNIE JAY

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Arts

Introducing Anne Ishii: Translator and Editor of Gay Erotic Manga

On breaking boundaries in the literary industry, being the executive director of Philly's Asian Arts Initiative, and bringing niche art to the mainstream

by JOSEPHINE CHENG

The Photography Exhibit 'From Today, Painting is Dead' Brings New Life to The Barnes Foundation

The exhibit features some of the earliest photographs ever taken, and compliments the artistry of all mediums.

by TARA O'BRIEN

'Stitched! Weaving Together Philly's Fiber Arts Community' Explores the Ties That Bind Us

The Kelly Writers House hosted Professor Funderburg's creative nonfiction class that explored community in their own lives and in Philadelphia as a whole.

by KATIE FARRELL

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Style

The Best Farmers' Markets in Philadelphia for Summertime

Now that you're done with school, let's get this bread.

by KARIN HANANEL

69th Street: More Than Just Friends

There's a reason why the friend zone is almost impossible to get out of.

by RYAN MCLAUGHLIN

Getting In Shape, or Being Forced Into One? Pottruck Makes Us Uncomfortable.

How antiquated notions about gender and fitness seem ingrained in Pottruck's physical layout.

by ZOE YOUNG

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Overheards

Overheards 05.01.2019

NJB: "Is giving head Kosher for Passover?"

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Overheards 4.10.2019

Lost Narc: "Are drugs like acid and stuff like that illegal?"

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Overheards 4.03.2019

The Other Woman: “My boyfriend has a girlfriend … it’s fine.”

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

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ARTICLES

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Meet Natasha Menon, Your New UA President

The Penn junior talks about running the Undergraduate Assembly, tutoring immigrant children in Philly, and drafting legislation for housing discrimination.
May 19, 2019 at 6:06 pm

Ego

Meet Samira Mehta, the Student Who’s Changing How We Think About Water at Penn

The sophomore reflects on her long history with Isla Urbana and the urgency of water scarcity issues around the world.
April 25, 2019 at 8:04 pm

Ego

Penn 10: Jackson Betz

The mallets player and self–described architecture nerd reflects on his bumpy and enlightening journey at Penn, and the personal connections he's made.
April 24, 2019 at 4:00 am

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Emily Cieslak: Writer, Stylist, Fashion Connoisseur

The Penn senior talks about her experience with The WALK, Penn fashion, and clothes as a form of self–expression.
April 8, 2019 at 1:08 pm

Ego

Meet the Penn English Department's Superstar Storyteller

Deborah Burnham talks about literature, the Penn English Department, and running a writing workshop for cancer patients.
March 28, 2019 at 10:38 pm

Style

Find Five–Star Dining From a College Dorm with the Supper Club

Supper Club hosts Leah Sprague and Xander Gottfried discuss cooking on campus, improvisation, and food as a potential career.
March 26, 2019 at 10:17 pm

Ego

Meet the Penn Senior Who Doubles as a Professional Service Dog Trainer

Libby Rockaway trains these canine companions to help people with type 1 diabetes.
March 12, 2019 at 12:18 am

Ego

Dr. Jorge Santiago-Aviles and His Passion for Supercapacitors, Gardening, and Living in KCECH

The KCECH faculty director and electrical engineering professor discusses his love for the sciences.
February 18, 2019 at 5:08 pm

Ego

Penn Band President Jacob Linfesty Bleeds Red and Blue—And He Plays It Too

This Penn junior discusses how having a creative outlet has transformed his college experience
February 12, 2019 at 1:00 am

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