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Features

Keeping the Faith with Chaz Howard

The University Chaplain talks about how to 'fight with one hand and embrace with the other.'

by SOPHIE BURKHOLDER

When Tutoring Programs Fail

What does Penn owe to Philly public schools?

by CHELSEY ZHU

The Complicated Past and Uncertain Future of Penn Ethnic Studies

Students and faculty reflect on the need for academic diversity.

by SRINIDHI RAMAKRISHNA

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Ego of the Week: KK Brooks

Meet the football captain who leads the team by example

by ANANYA MUTHUKRISHNAN

Meet The Freshman Who Sells His Home–Cooked Meals Made in Hill’s Community Kitchen

Joel Olujide (W '23) tells us how he found his passion for cooking, why he decided to start his business at Penn, and his hopes for the future.

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA

Ego of the Week: Julia Coquard

Meet the Penn senior who became one of Sweden's most famous beauty bloggers at 13.

by AMANPREET SINGH

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Word on the Street

Why I'm Going Back to Therapy

No major life event needs to happen in order to start routinely checking up on yourself.

by ELIANA DOFT

Penn Was My Pipe Dream, So Why Didn't I Want To Leave Home?

There is a home for me in a city I had never visited, in a school where I didn’t think I belonged.

by MEHEK BOPARAI

How I Learned To Love My Name

What started out as hatred for the name on my birth certificate grew into an untapped appreciation of who I am.

by AAKRUTI GANESHAN

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Film & TV

The Art of the Movie Trailer

Are movies getting worse or are trailers getting better?

by ANNA COLLINS

Reflecting on the Gravitas of Hans Zimmer

The prolific soundtrack composer has been a staple of blockbusters for decades, from 'Inception' to 'The Lion King.'

by MEHEK BOPARAI

A Conversation With Producer David Ulich about 'At the Heart of Gold'

The film—which will be screened at Penn on Thursday, Oct. 17—delves into the USA gymnastics sex abuse scandal.

by TARA O'BRIEN

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Music

Harry Styles is Completely Free in His New Music Video for 'Lights Up'

The British pop idol channels glam rock and Gen Z pop in his latest release.

by JULIA DAVIES

Vagabon’s Self–Titled Album is an Honest Collection of Growing Pains

Singer–songwriter Laetitia Tamko strips down her walls on her sophomore record.

by TERESA XIE

Goth Babe is Off the Grid and Loving It

Griffin Washburn talks finding his inspirations and making music out of his camper.

by JULIA DAVIES

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Arts

Philadelphia's HERspace Art Festival Gives Female Artists A Platform

On the first Saturday of each month, the exhibit gives women a forum to break into the local art scene.

by ANYA TULLMAN

Why You Should Listen to Fiction Podcasts

Podcasts are on the rise, but many listeners have yet to dive into the immersive fictional worlds that the medium has to offer.

by HARSHITA GUPTA

'Presenting the Damn Thing:' A Powerful Contemplation of American Heritage

Philly local Inga Kimberly Brown's art exhibit weaves together an American Dialogue with the artist's own identity.

by ANA HALLMAN

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Style

Where To Buy Your Next Bouquet: A Philly Florist Round–Up

From elegant French storefronts to contemporary spots, here are some of the most unique florists in the city.

by AVERY JOHNSTON

Eat Like Guy Fieri at These Philly Diners, Drive–Ins and Dives

Welcome to Flavortown.

by HANNAH LONSER

Philly's New Fashion District Mall: A Shiny New Getaway in Center City

Replacing the Gallery mall, the chic Fashion District spans over three blocks, offering high–end retail, dining, and entertainment.

by LAYLA MURPHY

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Overheards

Overheards 10.16.2019

Has bangs: "I’m not afraid of anything, because now I’ve got bangs."

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

Overheards 10.9.2019

Black Eyed Peas Stan: "My wedding song is going to be 'Boom Boom Pow'.”

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

Overheards 10.2.2019

SWUG, to a freshman (who didn't ask): “If you’re not concerned about doing well, college is very easy.”

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

Fernanda Brizuela

ARTICLES

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Meet The Freshman Who Sells His Home–Cooked Meals Made in Hill’s Community Kitchen

Joel Olujide (W '23) tells us how he found his passion for cooking, why he decided to start his business at Penn, and his hopes for the future.
October 15, 2019 at 11:08 pm

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Meet Tori Borlase: The UA Representative Who Organized the Philadelphia Climate Strike

This college sophomore tells us about organizing the Philadelphia Climate Strike and her work as a UA representative.
October 8, 2019 at 7:39 pm

Campus life

Ego of the Week: Jordan Williams

Williams reflects on his passion for entrepreneurship, the journey to finding himself, and what type of vacation he would be.
October 2, 2019 at 12:11 am

More articles by Fernanda Brizuela

Keeping the Faith with Chaz Howard

When Tutoring Programs Fail

The Complicated Past and Uncertain Future of Penn Ethnic Studies

Ego of the Week: KK Brooks

Meet The Freshman Who Sells His Home–Cooked Meals Made in Hill’s Community Kitchen

Ego of the Week: Julia Coquard

Why I'm Going Back to Therapy

Penn Was My Pipe Dream, So Why Didn't I Want To Leave Home?

How I Learned To Love My Name

The Art of the Movie Trailer

Reflecting on the Gravitas of Hans Zimmer

A Conversation With Producer David Ulich about 'At the Heart of Gold'

Harry Styles is Completely Free in His New Music Video for 'Lights Up'

Vagabon’s Self–Titled Album is an Honest Collection of Growing Pains

Goth Babe is Off the Grid and Loving It

Philadelphia's HERspace Art Festival Gives Female Artists A Platform

Why You Should Listen to Fiction Podcasts

'Presenting the Damn Thing:' A Powerful Contemplation of American Heritage

Where To Buy Your Next Bouquet: A Philly Florist Round–Up

Eat Like Guy Fieri at These Philly Diners, Drive–Ins and Dives

Philly's New Fashion District Mall: A Shiny New Getaway in Center City

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Overheards 10.9.2019

Overheards 10.2.2019

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