Style
Veejay Floresca: Fashion is for Everybody
Former Film & TV Editor Liana Seale takes on New York Fashion Week and interviews debuting designer Veejay Floresca.
By
Liana Seale
Features
Would You Let a Robot Put You On?
College students report feeling the greatest disillusionment with dating apps compared to any other group, a shift in opinion that raises questions about the future of what is currently a multi–billion–dollar industry.
By
Diemmy Dang
and Ethan Sun
Style
Can You Really Have an Online Meet–Cute?
Has the meet–cute truly died? As viral dating shows promise cinematic romance on demand, Jackson Zuercher questions whether spontaneity can survive in a curated digital love economy.
Focus
‘And Action!’ The People Behind Independent Cinema in Philly
How grassroots organizers are keeping the magic of independent film alive.
By
Melody Cao
Focus
Rethinking Remains at the Mütter Museum
Saanvi Ram explores how Philadelphia’s Mütter Museum navigates ethical debates over human remains, consent, and repatriation. Examining the Postmortem Project and the museum’s 2025 human remains policy, she unpacks the tension between bioethics and museological ethics shaping the future of this historic medical museum.
By
Saanvi Ram
This month's print issue
Multimedia
Street Love Issue Crossword
Give this love–themed Crossword puzzle a go.
By
Manasvi Adusumilli
, Nira Goyal
, Nishanth Bhargava
, Basia L'Heureux
, Emma Bowles
, and Aidan Howard
Word On The Street
Strangers on the Subway, Seven Years Ago
This essay won first place in the Love Issue ‘Streetcute’ contest.
By
Insia Haque
Read this issue's Letter from the Editor.
Ego Of The Week
Ego of the Week: Ani Nguyen Le
“If color creates a feeling, what does a sound look like?”
By
Jaya Parsa
Nominate someone you know for Ego of the Week here.
Word On The Street
A Birthday Letter
Death, friendship, and the first person I loved.
By
Sadie Daniel
Film & TV
Review
No Dragons? No Problem
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is the latest in a line of shows that prove franchises work best when they return to the common man.
By
Chenyao Liu
‘GOAT’ Came to Play Ball, But Still Feels Small
Sony’s latest animated feature scores at the box office, but trades careful development for a plot that leaves no room for true emotional connection.
Legacy Sequels: Maintaining the Balance Between Nostalgia and Novelty
This genre requires far more identity and intentionality than others in box offices.
By
Sophia Leong
‘The Bear’ and the End of Prestige TV
FX’s acclaimed series captures what prestige TV looks like after its grand ambitions collapsed.
By
Henry Metz
Music
Music
The Grammys Didn’t Go Golden … Why?
The barriers to critical recognition for songs from animated films are undeserved.
By
Remy Lipman
What’s So Funny? I Want To Laugh Too
Yuno Miles’ ridiculous rap persona proves that sometimes we’re in it for the humor.
By
Amber Urena
Choosing Peace Over Places
J. Cole's long-awaited final album The Fall–Off explores how fame, pride, and ego erode our connections to the people and places we love.
‘I Used to Go to This Bar’ is Trapped In The Present
Unable to stick to its roots or build a new sound, Joyce Manor’s latest album is painfully mediocre. Nishanth Bhargava reviews the band's identity crisis—where half–formed experimentation loses its youth in a sonic limbo.
Arts
Arts
Why Are Performing Arts at Penn Dying? What Can You Do to Help?
In a post–COVID–19, pre–professional campus culture, theater seats remain empty.
When Museums Resist Modernization
The Wagner Free Institute of Science stands out as a beacon for curiosity, open access, and education for all.
Save Yourself: Choose Whimsy!
Style beat Addison Saji pops the Penn bubble via her interview with creative duo DABSMYLA, proponents of whimsy and models of sustainable happiness.
By
Addison Saji
The LOVE Statue: Love on Command
Laura Gao examines the history of Penn’s LOVE statue, from its controversial unveiling on College Green in 1999 to its role today as a focal point for protests, vigils, and student life.
By
Laura Gao
Style
Style
New York Men’s Day: Fall/Winter Has Never Been More ‘Penn’
The latest fashion trends have been sitting in your closet for months.
By
Alex Nagler
Single on Valentine’s Day?
Need Valentine's Day activities you can enjoy unpartnered? From dance shows to art galleries, Street's got the Penn crowd covered.
Throwing a Fit About Throwing a Fit
When it comes to style, everyone's a follower. Alex Nagler dissects the booms and busts of fashion microtrends, pushing for a much more honest approach to self expression.
By
Alex Nagler
Hungry for Halal?
Insia Haque takes us on a mouthwatering journey through Philly’s best halal scene. From Algerian comfort food to Nashville hot chicken, Middle Eastern platters, and Mediterranean favorites, don’t miss out on the city’s most satisfying iftar spots this Ramadan.
By
Insia Haque
