Arts & Entertainment
Arts
Welcome to Herzog
Jonathan Song leaves behind a lasting legacy as the founder of Penn’s first–of–its–kind artistic housing collective.
by ELLA SOHN
Music
Wallows’ New Album 'Model' is All About Nostalgia
Despite a few lackluster songs, the band still captures their signature sound while exploring new emotional depths.
by SAMANTHA HSIUNG
Music
‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ Hits Short but Sweet
Billie Eilish’s third full–length LP might be her most concise, and best, yet.
by DEREK WONG
Film
Coming of Age in the Spirit Realm
‘Spirited Away’ remains a feat of animation and a journey of the heart—especially for this staff writer and graduated Penn senior.
by JULIA FISCHER
Arts
Art in the Gaza Solidarity Encampment
A mosaic of resistance emerges on college campuses across the country.
by WEIKE LI, HANNAH SUNG, and NATALIA CASTILLO
Film
Alex Garland Is Breaking Everyone’s Brain
The release of the director’s fourth film, the Civil War, has divided film discourse.
by ADEN BERGER
Music
End The Musical Witch Hunt
Musicals are our most maligned form of entertainment—why not sing their praises instead?
by SOPHIA MIRABAL
Music
Microgenres, Macro Problems
Is this “dadcore”, or am I not rocking these New Balances?
by SOPHIA MIRABAL
Arts
Margaret Atwood's Genre-Defying Journey
This year at Penn's Stephen A. Levin Family Dean's Forum, Margaret Atwood spoke at the intersection of politics and literature.
by LUIZA LOUBACK
Music
Don’t Be Mad at Musical Nepo Babies
There’s something uniquely transmissible—and democratic—about musical talent.
by SOPHIA MIRABAL
Arts
Defending The Well of Loneliness’ Legacy
Radclyffe Hall’s 20th-century queer novel can still challenge and inspire 21st-century readers.
by MAYA GRUNSCHLAG
Music
Folk–Pop: The Ultimate Oxymoron
The recent trend of woodsy singer–songwriting is little more than another pop music fad.
by COLE KNIGHT
Music
Eternal Sunshine is a Gem of Ariana Grande’s Discography
A short, sweet, and eclectic journey through the singer’s memories and musings.
by ANANYA VARSHNEYA
Film
Zendaya's 'Challengers' Shines With Pure Delight and Depravity
Tennis is exciting when full of techno, sex, and attractive actors.
by FIONA HERZOG
Television
The Power of Prestige Television
How HBO's 'Band of Brothers' leaves an indelible impact in the age of streaming
by AMY LUO
Music
The Dark Side of the Whack World
On World Wide Whack, the Philly rapper/singer reflects on six years of anxiety and depression.
by JAKE FALCONER
Music
Harmony of Opportunity
Join Penn Music Business at Penn for their first show at Warehouse this Wednesday.
by DYLAN GROSSMANN
Music
Julia Pratt on Finding Belonging Between Her Melodies
This Philadelphia native is making songs that she wants to listen to and we can't get enough.
by KATE RATNER
Arts
The Boundaries of Expression Are Being Redrawn
Exploring the unexpected synergy between creativity, accessibility, and artificial intelligence.
by JESSA GLASSMAN
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