Features

Weathering the Storm: Being at Penn When a Natural Disaster Strikes at Home

What it's like to study at Penn while worrying about the effect of a natural disaster on your home and family.

by KATRINA JANCO

Taking The Vagina Monologues into 2019

After The Vagina Monologues' cancellation at Temple, members of Penn's V–Day Movement reckon with keeping a show from 1996 inclusive in 2019.

by ALLISON WU

How Penn Archaeologist Joyce White Became an Expert Witness in a High–Profile Smuggling Case

Her work on the Thailand Ban Chiang site helped stop the smuggling of 10,000+ ancient artifacts.

by MEERABELLE JESUTHASAN

Ego

Ego of the Week: Dani Lozano

Penn senior Dani Lozano on being her authentic self as a gay Latina woman, studying engineering, and working for Microsoft

by AMANPREET SINGH

Nominate a Standout Senior for Ego of the Week

Or nominate yourself—we won't judge.

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

Ego of the Week: August Gebhard–Koenigstein

Transfer student August makes the most of his time on campus by pursuing his passions in political science and theater.

by AMANPREET SINGH

Word on the Street

My Tumor Derailed My Life, But Helped Me Overcome My Anxiety

Taking time off from Penn forced me to let go of my five year plan

by SHERRY TSENG

Winning Essay: Learning to Feel Beautiful

"I tried to be a “beautiful” girl that cared about how she looked, but I wasn’t ready to see her."

by SABRINA APONTE

Becoming My Own Prince Charming

"I know I will find someone who loves me because I chose to love myself first."

by ZOE YOUNG

Film & TV

Meet the Penn Sophomore Nominated for An Oscar

Claire Sliney on producing the Best Documentary (Short Subject) nominee, 'Period. End of Sentence.'

by ZOVINAR KHRIMIAN

Marvel, DC, and the Superhero Movie Problem

The highs and lows of the superhero genre, and how it might be changing.

by ANNA COLLINS

‘Alita: Battle Angel’: Manga–to–Movie Adaptations Continue to Disappoint

Iron City needs a champion, not a romance.

by SHANNON ZHANG

Music

Common Beat Records Retains the Soul of Cedar Park

The record store doubles as a repair shop, music shop, and community cornerstone.

by BEATRICE FORMAN

Cherry Glazerr Bring Heat to the Church on Valentine's Night

The punk rock three–piece got the crowd moving in the First Unitarian basement.

by SAM KESLER

The Grammys Continue to Fail Hip–Hop and Rap Artists

It's time for the biggest music awards show to step it up.

by TERESA XIE

Arts

"The Complicit Eye": Kukuli Velarde's Deconstruction Of Beauty In Western Culture

Velarde's artwork explores the dichotomy in modern beauty between fitting in and standing out.

by KATIE FARRELL

A Look At Penn Dhamaka's Latest Production, 'DMAK High'

The all–male dance troupe blends impressive choreography with infectious energy.

by MEHEK BOPARAI

Samantha Friskey, Penn Plays Fellowship Winner, Talks First Performance of 'Rabbit'

Penn Plays Fellowship recipient Samantha Friskey addresses the impact of gun violence on interfamily relationships.

by JESS ARATEN

Style

Philly Restaurant 'Ardiente' Lets You Infuse Any Dish With CBD

This Latin Asian Fusion restaurant is hopping on the nationwide trend, and we're here for it.

by ZOE YOUNG

Celebrate Black History Month in Philly Before It's Over

We're already half–way through February, but the city isn't done celebrating.

by SHUNMEL SYAU

One Girl, Three Matcha Lattes

Exploring the recent matcha craze and trying to make a mean at–home matcha latte

by KARIN HANANEL

Lastpage

34th Street’s Winter Reading Guide

Looking for books to read over winter break? Here are some customized reading lists for all your needs this holiday season!

by ABBY GOLDSTEIN

How to Secure a Study Location for Finals

There is nothing more coveted than a desk during finals. Here are Street’s tips for how to secure a spot in Penn’s most popular study sanctuaries.

by SAMI CANAAN

Overheards 12.05.2018

4th Wave Feminist: I had a dream that a man hit on me. Then I castrated him.

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

Chelsey Zhu

ARTICLES

Campus life

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

More articles by Chelsey Zhu

Weathering the Storm: Being at Penn When a Natural Disaster Strikes at Home

Taking The Vagina Monologues into 2019

How Penn Archaeologist Joyce White Became an Expert Witness in a High–Profile Smuggling Case

Ego of the Week: Dani Lozano

Nominate a Standout Senior for Ego of the Week

Ego of the Week: August Gebhard–Koenigstein

My Tumor Derailed My Life, But Helped Me Overcome My Anxiety

Winning Essay: Learning to Feel Beautiful

Becoming My Own Prince Charming

Meet the Penn Sophomore Nominated for An Oscar

Marvel, DC, and the Superhero Movie Problem

‘Alita: Battle Angel’: Manga–to–Movie Adaptations Continue to Disappoint

Common Beat Records Retains the Soul of Cedar Park

Cherry Glazerr Bring Heat to the Church on Valentine's Night

The Grammys Continue to Fail Hip–Hop and Rap Artists

"The Complicit Eye": Kukuli Velarde's Deconstruction Of Beauty In Western Culture

A Look At Penn Dhamaka's Latest Production, 'DMAK High'

Samantha Friskey, Penn Plays Fellowship Winner, Talks First Performance of 'Rabbit'

Philly Restaurant 'Ardiente' Lets You Infuse Any Dish With CBD

Celebrate Black History Month in Philly Before It's Over

One Girl, Three Matcha Lattes

34th Street’s Winter Reading Guide

How to Secure a Study Location for Finals

Overheards 12.05.2018

Chelsey Zhu

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