Photography and Text by Kanako Taijima . Gaze of Eroticization From an art history perspective, “oriental” women have traditionally been portrayed in the erotic manner. Yet, this notion still remains even now in fetishization of Asian eyes, and misrepresentations of traditional clothing. This series of photos illustrates how we see eroticization of the Asian female. With … Read more
Photography and Text by Danielle Cano-Garraway . What’s Your Penn Story Everyone’s Penn experience is different for various reasons. Our backgrounds, socio-economic statuses, ethnicities, values, passions, religious beliefs and visions play an essential role in shaping our college experience. The one factor that has greatly influenced Sarah’s* experience is being a black student at a … Read more
Posted on November 29, 2015 by Bojing Fu . Bojing Fu: The Cyclist’s World On Saturday, Nov. 8 and Sunday, Nov. 9, Philly Bike Expo hit the Pennsylvania Convention Center (1101 Arch St.). Exhibitors came from all over the United States to show their work and collections, and thousands of cyclists and bike fans visited … Read more
Photography and Text by Masoma Imasogie . Women, I know the days are long and the nights are longer. But during this holiday season don’t forget to pamper yourself. Get ready for bed by doing the ultimate ‘love yourself’ regime and soak in a lovely Mediterranean lavender bath. Lavender has been used for cleansing for … Read more
BLVD: Welcome To The City I’ve always loved where I’m from, anyone whose every met you can tell you that. I’ve always thought the crooked sidewalk and flickering street light across from my grandma’s house were unexplainably beautiful. I smile every time I pass by the white graffitied green garage door next to my house … Read more