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Penn 10: Sneha Advani
The director of FemmeHacks says she is not, in fact, building a robot to take over the world.
Film
The Top Fictional Alumni of the University of Pennsylvania
From "It's Always Sunny" to "Master of None", even fictional characters pick Penn.
Film
"Life in Shorts": Director Gavin O'Connor on 'The Way Back'
Speaking with this Penn alum on his new film starring Ben Affleck.
Arts
Blue Heaven Is A Comedy Festival Unlike Any Other
This Fringearts Festival featured experimental and transgressive comedians from all backgrounds.
Film
'Joe Pera Talks With You' Is the Gentle Comedy You Never Knew You Needed
Sometimes a show doesn't need to be going anywhere fast.
Television
'Shrill' Season 2 Finds More Room for Discovery
Hulu's narrative comedy breaks out of season one's narrow focus.
Music
The Six Best Singles Out This Week
Paramore's Hayley Williams releases her first solo track, and Mitski breaks her radio silence.
Frances Quinlan Comes Full Circle in Her Solo Debut
The Hop Along frontwoman strikes out on her own on 'Likewise,' but not for the first time.
Music
A Conversation with Corey Flood, Penn's Favorite Basement Rockers
How the Philly trio went from a Ween cover band to playing Union Transfer.
Music
Lula Wiles is Redesigning the Protest Song
The trio challenges the conventions of folk music, Native rights, and modern relationships.
Music
Angel Olsen Brings 'All Mirrors' to the Franklin Music Hall
The album was full of grandeur, but that feeling was severely lacking at her Halloween show.
Music
Jay Som is a Well–Oiled Machine at The Foundry
Hot off the release of 'Anak Ko,' the group hasn't lost their original charm.
Music
Mannequin Pussy Aren't What You Expect
A conversation with Philadelphia's favorite iconoclasts.
Music
Kacey Musgraves' Rainbow was Blinding at The Met Philly
The country–pop star reminds us what "yeehaw" really means.
Music
(Sandy) Alex G is His Most Vulnerable on 'House of Sugar'
The weirdo of Philly indie rewrites fairy tales and local lore.
Music
Mitski is at Her Peak Performing at Central Park
Closing out the 'Be The Cowboy' tour, the singer–songwriter takes an indefinite break from performing.
Music
Black Belt Eagle Scout Makes Queer, Indigenous Rock For Everyone
On 'At the Party With My Brown Friends,' Katherine Paul guides the listener through her experience.
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Penn 10: Eden Harris
The social chair of Penn First and Netter Center volunteer is a role model for other students and herself.
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