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Features

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

More Than Just a Trend: What It's Like to Be Vegan at Penn

Some people see vegans as promoting an exclusionary lifestyle, but these Penn vegans push back against that perception.

by PAIGE FISHMAN

Smokes’ Then and Now

A night shadowing a Smokey Joe's bouncer with a look back to Smokes' past

by ALLISON WU

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Ego

The Final Project for Jay Kirk's 'Xfic' English Class? Getting Published.

Instead of taking a final exam in a few weeks, 'XFic' students will become published authors. The online journal went live on April 9.

by TARA O'BRIEN

Ego of the Week: Teddy Kurkoski

Meet the Penn senior who loves drag, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and sub–matriculated to get a master's in Materials Science and Engineering.

by AMANPREET SINGH

Penn in 1969: A Glimpse Into the Past With Alumni Wendy Santoro and Mary Ellen Miller

Two College for Women alumni reflect on student life in 1969 and female experience at Penn.

by EMMA HARRIS

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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 Neo-Noir Genre: Chicken Soup for the Ambiguous Soul

Embracing moral ambiguity—one generation at a time.

by SHANNON ZHANG

'In the Heights' and the Movie Musical

Movie musicals have received mixed reviews lately—will Lin–Manuel Miranda's latest film adaptation run into the same issues?

by ANNA COLLINS

'The Perfect Date' Reveals Noah Centineo's Bad Acting

A look at Centineo's acting through his three most popular romantic comedies.

by ANA HALLMAN

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Music

Who Runs The Music Industry? Google, Potentially

Street breaks down what could could possibly be the music industry's biggest merger.

by BEATRICE FORMAN

Donald Glover's 'Guava Island' is Beautiful, but Lacks Message

Be prepared to be both pleasantly surprised and a little disappointed.

by TERESA XIE

'This Life/Unbearably White' EP by Vampire Weekend is a Flop

It's been six years since we've heard from them, and Vampire Weekend is starting to show their age.

by JOHNNY VITALE

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Arts

'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

The Quaker Notes "Cheers To Forty Years" Performance Highlights What Makes Them Special

A look at how the all–female acapella group spent their fortieth year singing at Penn.

by MEHEK BOPARAI

Pennchants' 30th Anniversary Show: A Celebration of Old Friends and New Tricks

Three board members discuss their love for the a cappella group, and their excitement about their upcoming show, 'XXX'.

by SHUNMEL SYAU

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Style

What Influencers Aren't Telling Us

How social media influencers are blurring the lines between genuine recommendations and product placement.

by KARIN HANANEL

How to Spend Easter in Philly

Get festive even if you’re not going home for the holiday.

by JENNIFER CULLEN

'Dining Out for Life': An Easy Way to Donate to a Good Cause

On April 18, more than 150 Philly restaurants will donate part of your bill to organizations helping people affected by HIV.

by JENNIFER CULLEN

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Overheards

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

Overheards 3.20.2019

SWUG: “Maybe this [Sex and Human Nature] class will teach me how to get laid.”

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Arts

The Quaker Notes "Cheers To Forty Years" Performance Highlights What Makes Them Special

A look at how the all–female acapella group spent their fortieth year singing at Penn.
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Arts

Strictly Funk's Latest Production Takes Us Back To Our Childhood

The urban dance team moved to our favorite cartoon theme songs at their performances on April 4—6.
April 9, 2019 at 1:49 pm

Film

'10 Things I Hate About You' Turned 20 This Year, But It Still Resonates

What this nostalgic rom–com means to us, two decades later.
April 7, 2019 at 6:04 pm

Style

Surprise Your Palate at Helm Rittenhouse

Fresh ingredients meant for sharing.
March 26, 2019 at 10:27 pm

Music

Where Did Jazz Go?

A look at how the once–wildly–popular genre has evolved over time
February 26, 2019 at 1:05 am

Arts

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

The all–male dance troupe blends impressive choreography with infectious energy.
February 16, 2019 at 1:37 pm

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