Miles In Transit Wants To Push Transit to the Limit
(08/09/24 4:00am)
Miles Taylor (C ’22) never quite grew out of his train phase.
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The Olympics Are a Mess. Why Do We Still Love Them?
(08/09/24 4:00am)
The Olympic Games in the modern age are held in high regard. Every four years, the world watches elite athletes yearn, struggle, and fight for one of the highest honors one can get: an Olympic gold medal. Countries fight for bids to host the event, because the wave of pride of one’s country is contagious. The international sporting event brings to nations across the globe a spirit of unity unparalleled during Olympics off–season.
Where to Study in Philly Beyond the GSR
(08/28/24 4:00am)
As the semester begins, we’re itching to escape the too–soon drudgery of studying in stuffy GSRs (group study rooms, for the uninitiated). This is the guide to the top spots in the city to conquer homework fatigue. Whether you crave airy spaces or eclectic vibes, Street’s curated the perfect mix. So clock in, fire up Canvas, and let’s get some work done.
What gets lost between the page and the screen?
(08/09/24 4:00am)
To the surprise of pretty much no one who has ever met me, I was a deeply annoying child. I self–identified as an old soul. I was heavily involved in a slew of campaigns for local politicians. And I loved nothing more than to tell fans of a movie that the book was better.
The Translatable Beauty of ‘The Poem Returns as an Echo: Dialogues with Theresa Hak Kyung Cha’
(08/02/24 4:00am)
Late July afternoons in Athens, Greece are sweltering. Tourists choke the narrow streets, the pavements steam with a dense heat. The cool white basement of the Contemporary Greek Art Institute, tucked discreetly behind the central Syntagma Square, provides a welcome relief. For the first time, the National Gallery has sponsored an exhibition here, introducing the works of the Korean–American writer and artist Theresa Hak Kyung Cha and placing them in dialogue with Greek artists.
What Happened to Girlbossing?
(08/02/24 4:00am)
In a TikTok video, Nara Smith, a former fashion model, shows off her pregnant belly while making granola from scratch. With her pink–ribboned top and a backdrop of homemade treats, Smith embodies a growing trend on TikTok: the glamorous, modern housewife.
‘The Jellicle Ball’ is a Remake That Outshines the Original
(08/02/24 4:00am)
You know that scene in Elvis where the teenage girls in his audience start freaking out, shaking, screaming, sobbing, overcome by an intense, invisible hysteria? I always assumed that was exaggerated until I saw Cats. Not the OG Andrew Lloyd Webber musical or the horrendously CGI’d movie, but Cats: “The Jellicle Ball”—a queer reimagining that shines a light on contemporary Ballroom culture.
'Longlegs' Falls Short
(07/26/24 4:00am)
Thanks to the promises in the marketing for Longlegs, the theater was full of nervous chitters anticipating what horrible abomination Nicolas Cage was going to appear as.
‘C, XOXO’ is an Unorganized, yet Sincere Love Letter to Miami
(07/23/24 4:00am)
Contrary to popular opinion, C, XOXO warrants a second listen.
Daniel Min’s Journey From Twitch Streaming to Instagram Fame
(07/19/24 4:00am)
There’s a chance you’ve seen Penn students giving “DM” a hard time on Sidechat for not taking his internship seriously enough.
Reimagining the Classics
(07/19/24 4:00am)
Percival Everett reread Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn 15 times before reimagining the classic in his newest novel, James. “Those who fail to reread are obliged to read the same story everywhere,” writes literary critic Roland Barthes. Everett is sure to have read Barthes, an expert in semiotic theory, writing a baby–savant character in the novel Glyph. Everett’s James from the titular enslaved person’s perspective echoes Barthes’ sentiment, in a retelling in which a radically different story plays out.
Clairo Strikes Gold with ‘Charm’
(07/19/24 4:00am)
At Pasadena’s Re:SET Concert Series in the summer of 2023, an effortlessly cool Clairo said in between hits of her vape: “this is the last time we’re going to be performing for a while” to a sea of gasps. Her sophomore record Sling, released in July 2021, embraced a stripped–down, lyric–driven version of her art, which laid a gracious backdrop to grapple with heavy topics like objectification, depression, and motherhood. She cloistered herself, and, with Jack Antonoff, made a faint yet enduring dent in the COVID–19 pandemic–indie canon.
Nicole Rafiee is Chronically Online
(07/19/24 4:00am)
“I am a consumer first, and then a YouTuber second,” says Nicole Rafiee, an up–and–coming content creator. “I still feel like a 12–year–old fangirl watching YouTube on my computer in the basement.”
The Dark Dance of Ambition in Ti West’s Trilogy
(07/12/24 4:00am)
With MaXXXine, Ti West completes his trilogy, exploring the relentless pursuit of dreams and the intricate dance between self–determination and fate. Each film—X, Pearl, and MaXXXine—is marked by a distinct style and, despite individual flaws, each is a must watch as they delve into just how far one is willing to go to achieve their dreams.
'The Bear': Not good, not bad, just fine dining
(07/12/24 4:00am)
“Kind of 2014”, admonishes Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) about a foam–type–situation that Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) puts on a dish he’s R&D’ing. It’s flashy, it’s new, it’s stylish, and it’s full of so much air. The Bear, season three, is similar. I can’t look away, but the second I start digesting what I’m watching, I realize that there’s not a lot of substance. I’m paying however much money about seven hours of my time is worth to participate in a 10–course meal that is beautiful, and not at all untasty, but is far from fulfilling.
'Challengers'’ Fourth Lead: Exploring Music in Luca Guadagnino Films
(07/12/24 4:00am)
In the shimmering world of Luca Guadagnino’s latest release, Challengers, there’s plenty to revel in: love triangles, beautiful people, and the visceral energy of competitive sport. It’s the kind of cinematic cocktail that leaves audiences spellbound, resonating long after the credits roll.
Outdoor Movies Are In
(07/12/24 4:18am)
It’s not until dozens of strangers yell “Don’t do it girl, you deserve better!” at my back that my city–for–the–summer starts to feel like home.
Pride Around the World
(07/08/24 4:00am)
A wonderful part about Pride is its multitude of celebrations, across multiple cities, throughout the month of June. It can look quite different from Philly Pride, which was celebrated earlier in the month. But even amid not–so–sunny weather, anti–LGBTQ+ legislation, and glib corporate displays, the crux of the celebration, protest, and remembrance remains the same: diverse queer folk expressing love, community, and struggle in a space that should exist all year round.
Carlos Andrés Gómez's Power is Poetry
(07/07/24 4:00am)
It was June 1, 2005, and Carlos Andrés Gómez (C ‘04) had just quit his nine–month stint as a social worker in New York.
Asali Solomon on Writing 'The Days of Afrekete'
(07/07/24 4:00am)
“Everybody, every subject position, and every demographic should be treated as if they could be the most interesting person in the world,” Asali Solomon tells Street. “And that’s the method by which we become more human while reading fiction, that the concerns of any person you see on the street should be something that should be deeply explored with all of the nuances.”
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