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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

‘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

Mid90s: Jonah Hill's First Directed Film is a Heart–Warming, Honest, and Inspiring Success

I wasn't sure where Jonah Hill was going. Now I'm so sorry I doubted him.

by SARAH FINGERHOOD

'Bad Times at the El Royale' is a Good Time at the Movies

The new movie, released October 12, is more than just Chris Hemsworth's shimmying abs.

by CHRISTY QIU

Music

Repo Records is Your Staple Music Store

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

by MELANNIE JAY

Roundup: Best Albums You May Have Missed This Past Month

Everyone from Noname to Kurt Vile has dropped a can’t–miss album this month.

by SOPHIE BURKHOLDER

Five Video Game Soundtracks to Listen To

Here’s some of our favorite music from tough missions and terrifying boss battles.

by ARJUN SWAMINATHAN

Arts

"No Borders" is The Silent Protest You Are Not Hearing

How Molly Crabapple's art in Fishtown addresses the injustice of immigration.

by JOSEPHINE CHENG

Cellos and Radiohead: The Portland Cello Project is Performing at Annenberg this Saturday

In their Radiohead homage tour, the group will be playing hits like "Karma Police" on the cello.

by SHERRY TSENG

'Timekeepers: Computer Zero' is the Newest Novel Set on Penn’s Campus

The recently released time–travel adventure will feature familiar campus locations in an alternative dimension.

by CHRISTINA LU

Style

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

The two restaurants, located in a shared space near Hamilton Court, will be giving away Thai rolled ice cream, milkshakes, and soft serve.

by SHUNMEL SYAU

Steve's Prince of Steaks Grand Opening Giveaway on Friday

The new location near Hamilton Court will be the fifth Steve's in Philly.

by RILEY KENNEDY

Your Home Away From Home: Activities for Family Weekend

Give your family the peek into your college life that they deserve.

by TERESA XIE

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