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Arts & Entertainment

Twelve Albums to Look Forward to in 2022

Here are Street's most anticipated releases of the year.

by GRAYSON CATLETT

The Push and Pull of Dark Academia

Exploring the disturbing duality of dark academia in 'Dead Poets Society,' 'Kill Your Darlings,' and 'Rope'

by CINDY ZHANG

Black women, don't hold your breath for love—it's all around you.

30 years since its release, Terry McMillan's ‘Waiting to Exhale‘ still resonates with Black, college–age women.

by KALIYAH DORSEY

On 'Dawn FM,' The Weeknd Continues To Exert His Power Over Pop Music

The semi–surprise release manages to one–up his 2020 blockbuster, 'After Hours.'

by DEREK WONG

How Betty White Crossed Generational Borders

Reflecting on the comedy legend’s prolific career

by KAYLA COTTER

TWICE Has, Indeed, Found the Formula of Pop Perfection

The girl group has never sounded more self–assured than on their third full–length Korean album.

by DEREK WONG

Todd Haynes’ 'The Velvet Underground' Seeks to Extend Time

The 2021 documentary shows how the rock band started as counterculture and became canon.

by ALICE HEYEH

Street’s Favorite Albums of 2021

This year put a damper on our experiences with many forms of culture; luckily, recorded music wasn’t one of them. 

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

Street’s Favorite TV and Movies of 2021

This year provided us with no shortage of binge material for quarantine, escapism, and plain old lazy days.

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

A Look Back on Stephen Sondheim's Finest Works

A tribute to the late composer’s impressive career

by KAYLA COTTER

'Red (Taylor's Version)' is Not Just A Sad Girl Autumn Album

The re–recording of one of the most iconic Taylor Swift albums teaches about owning life's difficult moments. 

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA

A Year Through My Headphones

Using my top tracks to reminisce about 2021

by JESSA GLASSMAN

Penn Dance and Glee Club Present their 20th Annual Collaboration

Penn Dance and Glee Club collaborate to bring Penn students a shadowy show.

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA

Vinyl Sales Are at an All–Time High. Manufacturers Can’t Keep Up.

Following massive releases from Adele and Ed Sheeran, small artists are having trouble releasing their albums on vinyl.

by EVAN QIANG

Strike a Pose: Presenting Arts House’s “Vogue”

The group’s first in–person show in two years was a stylish success.

by JESSA GLASSMAN

WTF is an NFT?

Here’s everything you need to know about these crypto collectibles.

by JESSA GLASSMAN

Award–Winning Penn Filmmaker Eli Ricanati on his Gripping Short Film, 'The Frontiers Are My Prison'

Eli Ricanati’s new short film is an impressive and mature story on consciousness and creativity. 

by JACOB POLLACK

‘Eternals’ Falls Victim to the Marvel Formula

Marvel’s latest effort shows why it’s time to redefine the superhero genre.

by KAYLA COTTER

Why You Hear “All I Want For Christmas Is You” Weeks Before Dec. 25

November and December are now officially "Mariah Carey Season."

by DEREK WONG

The War on Drugs Reveres The Rock of Old on 'I Don't Live Here Anymore'

The Philly band’s fifth album is an anthemic tribute to past icons.

by GRAYSON CATLETT

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