Arts & Entertainment
Music
“Flowers” is the New Self–Love Anthem
Miley Cyrus’ hit single remains on top long after Valentine’s Day.
by KELLY CHO
Arts
Pretty in Pink: Marie Laurencin Was a 20th–Century “It Girl”
Marie Laurencin, a queer, mixed–heritage artist featured at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, thrived in women–only worlds.
by LUIZA LOUBACK
Film
Subversive Transparence: Why Ben Shapiro Is Wrong About ‘Glass Onion’
The right–wing commentator understands as much about good screenwriting as he does about functioning marriages.
by ALEX BAXTER
Music
Dry Cleaning Captivates Fans at Union Transfer
The post–punk band from the UK makes a splash on the East Coast.
by HALLA ELKHWAD
Arts
Laughing Gas and Landscapes: The Mystery of a Lost Courbet
How an unexpected discovery in the basement of Penn Dental led to a major new exhibition at the Arthur Ross Gallery
by NORAH RAMI
Film
Why Does It Matter Who Gets the Oscar?
The race debate onstage is only a microcosm of the race debate in Hollywood.
by CATHERINE SORRENTINO
Music
How Roc Nation and Rihanna Turned Their Backs on Black Lives
How Rihanna headlining this year’s Super Bowl impacts the Black Lives Matter movement
by RYANNE MILLS
Arts
Place, Happiness, and Memory in "The Traces"
Philosophy, literature, and Italian culture lovers will revel in Mairead Small Staid's debut memoir.
by JESSA GLASSMAN
Music
The Rise and Fall of Boy Bands
Exposing the exploitation and hardships endured by seemingly perfect young pop stars
by RYANNE MILLS
Arts
Soft Porn for Artistic Elites
The Guerrilla Girls are reclaiming the nude female body in art.
by LUIZA LOUBACK
Music
Your 2023 Valentine's Day Soundtrack
The sexiest songs to add to your playlist
by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE
Arts
Explore and Transform: A Look into the World of Fanfiction
Fanfiction has often been stigmatized for its focus on erotica and romance. It's time to rewrite that narrative.
by VIKKI XU
Music
Jhené Aiko Covertly Rejects Cultural Escapism On ‘Trip’
According to Aiko, the best way out is through.
by OLIVIA REYNOLDS
Music
The Damaging Effects of the Femme Fatale Trope in Rap
Turn your back to the return of the siren.
by OLIVIA REYNOLDS
Music
Songs That Can Make You Climax
A list of six tracks that play like the melody of an orgasm
by SRUTHI SRINIVAS
Television
Lily Collins Proves That Going Viral is as Simple as Saying “Oui!” In 'Emily In Paris'
While some elements of the show seem over the top, one major plot point is undeniably realistic.
by EMMA MARKS
Arts
“Macho Men: Hypermasculinity in Dutch & American Prints” Deconstructs the Masculine Ideal
The Philadelphia Museum of Art’s new exhibition takes a hard look at the sensationalized male physique.
by HANNAH SUNG
Music
To Alan Light, Hallelujah Is Not Just A Song—It’s A Movement
The 'Rolling Stone' rock critic visited the Kelly Writers House on Oct. 13 for a conversation with Penn’s Anthony DeCurtis.
by KATE RATNER
Music
Upcoming Indie Musicians, Beware of TikTok
TikTok is a great place to gain exposure, but chasing success on the platform comes with pitfalls.
by HALLA ELKHWAD
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