Kira Wang
ARTICLES
Ego
Ego of the Week: Andrés Gonzalez–Bonillas
Meet the student–activist who loves writing and hates Penn.
Features
Overlooked and Underserved: Penn’s Struggle for Indigenous Visibility
Between Natives at Penn and the Native American and Indigenous Studies Program, Native students and faculty alike have called on the University to take action.
Style
For Doc Pickle, Pickling Is More than A Science. It’s a Labor of Love.
Originating 50 years ago in a basement, this third–generation pickle company has perfected their art and gained a cult Philly following in the process.
Multimedia
'The Big Change’: Inside the Fight to Save the UC Townhomes
A vibrant, joyful community of nearly 70 households make up the University City Townhomes—but this community stands to lose everything it loves in the face of eviction.
Style
Alchemy Coffee Is a Welcome Break from the Rush of Coffee Culture
Alchemy Coffee x Keystone Wellness Shop offers a tranquil gathering space for coffee lovers and CBD enthusiasts alike.
Music
Maggie Rogers’ ‘Surrender’ Burns Bright in Its Emotional Catharsis
After a nearly three–year–long hiatus, Rogers’ sophomore album swallows you whole in the best way possible.
Ego
Penn 10: Serena Gandhi
Things Serena loves: her grandma, Pottruck, farmers’ markets, and choosing herself above all else.
Features
Anywhere but Home
Penn’s housing services promise students a “home away from home.” But for some, that promise is broken under the strain of complicated roommate situations and college house policies.
Style
Playboy Bunnies, Hugh Hefner, and the Commodification of Sexual Abuse
It’s not liberating to wear the Playboy bunny logo—it’s just excessively consumerist.
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.
Style
Soak in the Holiday Spirit at Philadelphia’s Christmas Village
Featuring festive knick–knacks, holiday lights, and a German food court, the Christmas Village in Center City is the place to be.
Style
Televising Child Abuse: The Rise of the Family Vlogger
What do Tik Tok star Zoe Laverne and YouTube channel 8 Passengers have in common? Child exploitation.
Style
Gabby Petito and the Case of Missing White Woman Syndrome
Influencer Gabby Petito’s death went viral on social media. But are internet sleuths even helping to solve the case?
Style
Four Ethiopian Restaurants Bringing Flavor to West Philly
Explore Ethiopian cuisine with these four restaurants just minutes away from Penn's campus.
Style
Digital Nomads: 'Workcation' or Colonization?
Working from a vacation destination sounds like a dream, but the reality is more sinister than it seems.
Style
The Problem with 'White Girl Wellness'
The wellness industry is dominated by white women—here’s why we need to fix it.
Style
We Don’t Always Need to Be 'That Girl'
The “that girl” lifestyle has taken TikTok by storm—but is it even attainable?
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