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Gen Z's Coping Mechanism is Humor
How the generation turns to memes and jokes to address their growing disillusionment with society.
by JESSICA XU
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The Problematic History of Disney
How the beloved company has failed us in the past
by JULIA ESPOSITO
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The Rise of Genderless Fashion
From Prince to couture, can Gen Z imagine a world where gendered clothing is obsolete?
by ALICE HEYEH
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The Pope Isn’t As LGBTQ Friendly as People Think
The Pope's recent pledge of support for same–sex civil unions is not what it appears to be.
by JULIA ESPOSITO
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On Mandatory Participation Policies—And Why They Can be Damaging To Mental Health
How the virtual classroom can be a scary place for students.
by AAKRUTI GANESHAN
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Does Anyone Remember the Iraq War? Well, 'Blowback' does.
The podcast, Blowback, holds nothing back—and this includes discussing the Iraq War.
by ASHNA YAKOOB
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Rethinking Your Black Friday Shopping List
Don’t be fooled by brands suddenly claiming to be following eco–friendly practices.
by SARIKA RAU
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How Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation May Affect Marriage Equality
And why the setup of the Supreme Court seriously needs to be re-evaluated.
by JULIA ESPOSITO
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Election 2020: Four Years Undone in Four Days?
Street examines how a buildup of civic engagement catapulted Biden to victory.
by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE
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Biden Won—Now What?
Biden won the election, but there's still more work to be done.
by HANNAH YUSUF
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Why We Don’t Need to #FreeMelania
Despite her husband’s repulsive nature, Melania Trump is not a victim.
by KIRA WANG
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What Can A Ballot Do: Investigating Just How Much Voting Actually Accomplishes
There's a limit to what can be expressed through the voting process, but civic engagement doesn't end on Election Day.
by PEARL LIU
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The Hidden Effects of the Garment Industry on Uyghurs
Our world is plagued by blind consumerism. Let's combat it.
by ESTHER LEE
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Unpacking Kashmir, the Hidden Genocide
India's occupation is depriving the region of resources, autonomy, and history.
by REMA BHAT
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What Do Kylie Jenner and Belle Delphine Have in Common?
White mimesis of ethnic features and cultural appropriation reifies the hyper–sexualization of women of color.
by REMA BHAT
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The State of the Arts at Penn: Why Do We Value STEM and Wharton More?
Debunking the myth that studying business is more practical than art history.
by AAKRUTI GANESHAN
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Why are we so obsessed with celebrities' bodies?
Billie Eilish's body shouldn't matter. Neither should Lizzo's, Kanye's, or anyone's, really.
by TREASURE BROWN
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Examining the ‘Skinny or Fashionable’ Trend
Social media users are calling out thin privilege online.
by SARIKA RAU
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Indigenous Communities Have Been Disproportionately Affected by COVID–19
How America is dangerously repeating its dark history of neglect and ignorance.
by JULIA ESPOSITO
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