34th Street Magazine

Features

Born This Way: Legacy Admissions At Penn

Alum connections, application advice, and the other advantages legacy applicants have over their peers

by ANDREAS PAVLOU

Not Going Anywhere: Frats and the Fight for Space on Locust

From tax exemptions to prime real estate, how fraternities continue to dominate the heart of campus—and why the topic is so hard to report on.

by ANNABELLE WILLIAMS

50 Years of 34th Street Magazine

Following 34th Street's paper trail from 1968 to the present.

by JULIA BELL

Ego

EOTW Savi Joshi: From the Buddhist Monastery to Culinary School

Did we mention she is writing a Hot Cheetos themed cookbook?

by AMANPREET SINGH

Religious Studies Chair Jamal Elias on Flamenco, 'Pub Bikes,' and Islamic Studies

What do flamenco, cycling, and Islamic studies all have in common?

by CALAIS CRONIN

Inside 30 Years of Bui's Lunch Truck

Meet Mrs. Bui, the owner behind the legendary food truck on Walnut.

by KATIE BONTJE

Word on the Street

Street in the 2000s: How Did We Get Here?

Ross Clark (C’04) wonders, ‘How did I get here?’

by ROSS CLARK

Street in the 1990s: It Was Fun to Be the Underdogs

Doree Shafrir (C' 99) still wants to know “Did you write for Street?”

by DOREE SHAFRIR

Street in the Early 2010s: ‘Not Terribly Dramatic,’ but ‘Contagiously Fun’

2012 Managing Editor Joe Pinsker recalls Street’s not–so–distant past.

by JOE PINSKER

Film & TV

Don't Miss These Films at the Philadelphia Film Festival

A roundup of the films worth a watch at the festival, which runs from October 18 to 28.

by JORDAN WACHSMAN

Hollywood's Real Life Monsters

How your favorite horror movies are spun off one real life serial killer.

by SHANNON ZHANG

‘A Star Is Born’ Shines

It’s a painfully raw and human film that unapologetically shows the very best and worst life has to offer.

by CALISTA LOPEZ

Music

The Spine–Chilling Spooky Season Playlist

A collection of songs to jam out to as Hallow’s Eve approaches.

by ARJUN SWAMINATHAN

Don’t Miss Big Thief at First Unitarian This Weekend

The folk rock Brooklyn quartet behind “Shark Smile" will make a stop in Philly this weekend.

by SOPHIE BURKHOLDER

Repo Records is Your Staple Music Store

Vinyl, CDs, cassettes, clothes, and quirky customers abound in this South Street staple.

by MELANNIE JAY

Arts

Bloomers’ Fall Show: Great Jams, Perfectly Timed Skits, and Funny Women

The show will run from Thursday, Oct. 18 to Sat., Oct 20.

by CALISTA LOPEZ

Puppets to Take the Streets of West Philly This Saturday

Spiral Q Puppet Theater’s annual Peoplehood Parade will leverage the power of art and community to honor transgender lives.

by CHRISTINA LU

The Fabric Workshop Brings to You “Poorly Watched Girls”

In a multidisciplinary contemporary art experience, Bocanegra touches on how women in trouble are theatricalized.

by SHERRY TSENG

Style

Lastpage

Born This Way: Legacy Admissions At Penn

Not Going Anywhere: Frats and the Fight for Space on Locust

50 Years of 34th Street Magazine

EOTW Savi Joshi: From the Buddhist Monastery to Culinary School

Religious Studies Chair Jamal Elias on Flamenco, 'Pub Bikes,' and Islamic Studies

Inside 30 Years of Bui's Lunch Truck

Street in the 2000s: How Did We Get Here?

Street in the 1990s: It Was Fun to Be the Underdogs

Street in the Early 2010s: ‘Not Terribly Dramatic,’ but ‘Contagiously Fun’

Don't Miss These Films at the Philadelphia Film Festival

Hollywood's Real Life Monsters

‘A Star Is Born’ Shines

The Spine–Chilling Spooky Season Playlist

Don’t Miss Big Thief at First Unitarian This Weekend

Repo Records is Your Staple Music Store

Bloomers’ Fall Show: Great Jams, Perfectly Timed Skits, and Funny Women

Puppets to Take the Streets of West Philly This Saturday

The Fabric Workshop Brings to You “Poorly Watched Girls”

The Best Halloween Event in Philly For You

One Sleep–Deprived Student, Four Sleep Aids, Eight Days

I-CE-NY Philly & The Creamery Cafe Grand Opening: Free Ice Cream This Friday

What If Penn Course Notify Wasn't Just For Classes?

The Dos and Don'ts of Parents Weekend

Overheards 10.17.2018

Josie Elias

ARTICLES

Letter

Letter To The Editor: 03.27.2014

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