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(10/09/22 9:07pm)
Gen Z is no stranger to political upheaval. Born into a world grappling with major tectonic shifts in the domestic and international political landscapes, we’ve spent our formative years immersed in a culture reckoning with its checkered past, tumultuous present, and uncertain future. The news cycle has become so rife with period–defining bombshells that we’ve adapted, out of necessity, a sense of insulation from the world around us.
(10/04/22 3:55pm)
While mindlessly scrolling through your TikTok feed, chances are you’ve watched a 15—second video made to the song “GASLIGHT.” The song’s iconic lyrics—“Gaslight, gatekeep / Call his new bitch mainstream”—have flooded TikTok, with over two million users posting videos using the sound, including noteworthy influencers Charli D’Amelio and Bella Porch.
(10/16/22 9:09pm)
It’s 2013, and this week’s episode of Dance Moms is about to start. The dancers prance onto the stage, flaunting their intricate costumes and preparing to present routines they’ve been eagerly rehearsing. The crowd applauds. You only wish that you could be one of them. Or better yet, compete against them.
(10/13/22 5:38pm)
It took a second to get everyone sitting. Not the audience, who had found their seats 15 minutes before the film began, but the Iranian family on screen struggling to take a family photo, with the full ordeal of a baby stealing a phone, a kid looking away, and someone sitting in the front row that should definitely have been in the back. The typically comedic chaos accompanying any family picture made sure to sneak its way into Penn’s annual Middle East Film Festival.
(09/30/22 1:47am)
Content warning: The following text describes an incident of sexual assault, which can be disturbing and/or triggering for some readers. Please find resources listed at the bottom of the article.
(09/30/22 1:43am)
“We call ourselves a ‘flea–tail' pickle company,” says Josh Nadel, owner of Doc Pickle.
(10/03/22 1:48am)
In 2019, Street profiled an up–and–coming chef who was creating major buzz in Hill College House. And it's no mistake that same young talent has been featured once again in this season's Dining Guide. A young first–year Joel Olujide (W '23) would take over the Hill fourth floor kitchen every week, cooking up complex meals to fulfill fellow students' orders from a few days prior. Joel's passion for cooking has shaped every day of his time at Penn, from accidentally setting off the Hill fire alarm to his upcoming anniversary plans for his girlfriend.
(09/08/22 11:55pm)
For English major and literary enthusiast James Chang (C ‘22, Law ‘26), there probably aren’t many things that are “hard to define.” A graduate of both the College’s Creative Writing concentration and PPE major, he’s pretty much a wordsmith extraordinaire. When it comes to describing the ex–Editor in Chief of the Penn Review, however, I find myself struggling to encapsulate the James Chang I’ve just met. In conversation he’s exceedingly articulate, soft–spoken, and thoughtful, possibly a result of having cut his teeth in the notoriously intense New York City prep school debate circuit.
(09/01/22 10:00am)
It’s around 10 p.m. on a Friday, and I’m shuffling my feet on the corner of 36th and Market streets outside of an imposing black storefront accentuated with magenta flowers and neon blue lightning bolts. The awning reads “Pace Blossom,” the words split by a circle of petals with a heartbeat graphic in the middle. The street is eerily quiet, save a few speeding cars, and the stanchions posted outside of the building’s doors sit stiff like security guards.
(08/30/22 10:00pm)
Upon chatting with Justin Acheampong (C ‘23) for the first time, one thing is abundantly clear: They are dedicated to leaving Penn a better place than they found it. They foster a strong sense of community in each of their advocacy spaces, whether on or off campus. Justin's welcoming yet spunky personality makes them the kind of friend to show you a good time while also making sure you feel safe. And to top it all off, they have the coolest philosophy on fashion—it's an empowering form of self–care, love, and expression.
(08/29/22 12:00pm)
Ella Jane is your typical Taylor Swift–loving, city–dwelling, anxiety–ridden 20–year–old. She loves to write and sing, mindlessly scroll through her TikTok feed, and make Spotify playlists catering to her moods. But, Ella has a unique second life; she's a rising popstar, with one EP released, an album on the way, and a headlining tour starting next month.
(08/28/22 11:00am)
It’s just before noon on the Saturday of St. Patrick’s Day weekend, and two tipsy Penn students stumble into a shop on the 34th block of Sansom Street. One is dressed normally save the green color of his shirt and a string of clover–shaped beads around his neck, while the other wears a St. Patty’s–themed scarf tied around his midsection like a sarong.
(08/25/22 10:00am)
Ed. note: On Aug. 29, the Sept. 7 move out deadline for the UC Townhomes was pushed back to Oct. 8 after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development agreed to extend the complex’s affordable housing contract. This is the second time that the owners of the townhomes have received a contract extension from HUD.
(08/31/22 12:00pm)
It’s not every day a politician dedicates herself to her city more than her job title. For Helen Gym (C '93), though, that’s her daily reality.
(07/18/22 1:02am)
“If I don’t pursue what I enjoy, I’ll never live a happy life,” says Yune Kim (C ‘24), a student–artist who channels playfulness with intention. Her artistic philosophy informs more than just her bunny bucket hats and frog sticker collection. A design major, she describes the discipline as “art that can have a function … other than visual enjoyment” Between her self–founded small business and various design projects, Yune’s style is youthful, but sophisticated.
(06/13/22 2:46am)
It’s New Student Orientation, and thousands of bright–eyed freshmen flock onto Locust Walk. The streets are decorated with banners and balloons. The air seems to be filled with possibility. From the outset, Penn is a paradise for new students—a pristine institution that prides itself on its moral code and inclusivity.
(06/08/22 6:12pm)
The first time I called Rachel Zaff (C '22), she sat in a nondescript hotel room. Later that night, she flew back to the United States, finishing a trip to Israel only to return just a month later. Except next time, she’ll be going with thirty teenagers in tow.
(05/13/22 5:00am)
As I nervously wait for her to join the Zoom, Barbara Chrem’s (N ‘22) wide smile comes into view and eases all tension. A screen doesn’t do her energy justice. She’s immediately interested in how I’m doing amid a seemingly endless final exam season. Barbara grimaces as I give her a strained smile—she’s been there. Luckily, senior year is almost over, and she’s coasting along to graduation. Our introductory interaction highlights an indisputable fact about Barbara: First and foremost, she’s a people person.
(05/13/22 11:00am)
In high school, she decided to run a marathon the day before it happened. Her formal training? Some pasta the night before.
(05/13/22 2:00pm)
“I always enjoyed being the big little kid in the room,” says Ari Bortman (E ‘22).
