Arts & Entertainment

Music

What's a Musician, and Why Does it Even Matter?

In light of Damon Albarn and Taylor Swift's Twitter beef, it's time for us to reconsider who is and isn't a songwriter.
February 7, 2022 at 10:46 pm

by EVAN QIANG

Film

'Definition Please' is a Hot Take on South Asian Stereotypes

Sujata Day rewrites South Asian characters and dismantles damaging stereotypes in her genre–bending directorial debut.
February 7, 2022 at 8:38 pm

by CINDY ZHANG

Music

Lila Dubois is a First–Year Student with an Album on the Way

The Los Angeles native strikes an inspiring balance between her passion and her education.
February 7, 2022 at 7:06 pm

by GRAYSON CATLETT

Music

Summer Walker makes space for interiority, proving she’s 'Still Over It'

Walker's sophomore album places a premium on voice and navigates a complicated relationship.
February 7, 2022 at 2:00 pm

by KALIYAH DORSEY

Arts

What’s in a Joke? Jean–Michel Rabaté Makes the Case for Laughter

In 'Rires Prodigues: Rire et Jouissance chez Marx, Freud et Kafka," the english professor smiles at the end of the world.
February 7, 2022 at 12:00 am

by IRMA KISS

Film

Are Penn Students Experiencing “Superhero Fatigue?”

Some fans have become increasingly burned out from the redundant storylines of comic book movies and shows.
February 3, 2022 at 10:42 pm

by JACOB POLLACK

Music

Should Artists Sell Their Publishing Rights?

David Bowie's catalog was recently sold for millions for dollars, but is this the right move for every musician?
February 2, 2022 at 4:38 pm

by GRAYSON CATLETT

Style

Netflix’s 'Hype House' Isn’t Just Boring—It’s Sad.

Living in the Hype House was once the pinnacle of TikTok success. Now, it’s just a shallow reminder of the miserable nature of fame.
January 31, 2022 at 4:00 pm

by KIRA WANG

Music

James The Seventh Is More Than Your Next Indie–Pop Darling

The 21–year–old artist combines her past and her TikTok presence to tell a potent story.
January 31, 2022 at 2:00 pm

by DEREK WONG

Film

For Ejun Hong, Animation is a Means of Self–Discovery

This Penn first–year tells powerful stories through her dreamlike animations.
January 31, 2022 at 1:00 pm

by KAYLA COTTER

Music

34th Street Staff Picks: What Street's Been Listening To, January 2021

These are the song's Street's been obsessed with this past month.
January 31, 2022 at 12:50 am

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

Film

Studying on a Film Set: Penn’s Famous Movie Locations

While Los Angeles and New York universities might boast the most film sets, Penn is also home to some of Hollywood’s greatest movies.
January 28, 2022 at 11:46 pm

by JACOB POLLACK