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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

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Meet Penn's Own Rolling Stone: Anthony DeCurtis

Learn about the Penn professor who worked for Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and has even won a Grammy.

by MISTY LIAO

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

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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

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Film & TV

Coming of Age With ‘Whisper of the Heart’

Why this lesser–known Ghibli movie still speaks to me.

by SHANNON ZHANG

‘The Wife’ is a Slow–Burning Reflection on Gender and Genius

A showstopping performance from Glenn Close elevates this dynamic relationship drama.

by ZOVINAR KHRIMIAN

Halloween Film Events to Catch in Philadelphia this October

Celebrate spooky season across the city with your favorite horror flicks.

by ZOVINAR KHRIMIAN

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Music

“A” by Usher and Zaytoven: An Uneven 27 Minutes

The collaboration between the singer and the producer has its hits and misses.

by ARJUN SWAMINATHAN

Pay Attention to Horror Movie Soundtracks This Spooky Season

Stop to appreciate the artistry of a well–made horror movie soundtrack this Halloweekend.

by SHRIYA BEESAM

You Need to Listen to Spotify's New Global X Playlist

Rhythmic jams from around the world.

by SRINIDHI RAMAKRISHNA

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Arts

What the Sculpture on 34th and Walnut Teaches About Overcoming Obstacles

Robinson Fredenthal's "Black Forest" and his story of perseverance against Parkinson's.

by JOSEPHINE CHENG

A Year After Hurricane Maria KWH Exhibits Stories of Puerto Ricans in Philly

Las Voces de Maria exhibits the story of Puerto Ricans in Philly a year after Hurricane Maria.

by XINYI WAN

Berthe Morisot Arrives at the Barnes Foundation as a “Woman” Impressionist

An otherwise successful retrospective of an important female artist loses power in the exhibition title.

by SOPHIE BURKHOLDER

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Marauder's Map: Your Guide to Harry Potter Events Near Philly

A roundup of some of the best Harry Potter–inspired events happening this fall.

by BEBE HODGES

Meat Sweats Are Real And Here’s My Evidence

I, a die–hard carnivore, went a week without meat. Here's what my sweat glands had to say about it.

by CHRISTY QIU

Your Guide to Throwing the Best Game Day Viewing Party

Watching football is about to get a little more exciting for you and your friends.

by RYAN MCLAUGHLIN

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Lastpage

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

From GSRs to food truck lines, Penn Course Notify has so much more potential.

by SAMI CANAAN

The Dos and Don'ts of Parents Weekend

Make sure you have a game plan because Parents Weekend is coming up.

by ABBY GOLDSTEIN

Overheards 10.17.2018

Brand Conscious Fashionista: 'I went to a Tabard rush event and they were all lookin' at my bag trying to figure out the brand....it was American Eagle.'

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

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Election Reflection: Sam Byers C'16

When I woke up this morning I experienced profound disappointment. The sensation had nothing to do with Donald Trump’s unexpected and momentous victory — I stayed up late enough last night to know the projected winner.

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