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January 8, 2021April 14, 2021

F-Word’s January Recommendations

If you’re looking for books or podcasts to start off 2021, check out The F-Word’s recommendations!

November 30, 2020April 14, 2021

Music: Best of November

We update this playlist monthly, and aim to feature a variety of artists, genres, and themes. The goal—to promote music that empowers, excites, and inspires us.

November 23, 2020January 9, 2021

Practicing Self-Care in Quarantine

Emily discusses how the current pandemic has complicated our relationship to school and social media, and the importance of prioritizing our mental health during this time. Here’s a list of her favorite ways of implementing self-care routines into her daily life!

November 12, 2020April 14, 2021

Zine on Jeans

Originally created for a Penn course on Marxism, this zine by Megan Lentz explores the commodification and exploitation under Capitalism through that ubiquitous object: jeans.

November 6, 2020November 6, 2020

“Not a Safe Place for Finance Majors”

An interview with an up-and-coming meme account at the University of Pennsylvania sheds light on existentialism, internships, and The Absurd.

October 30, 2020March 14, 2021

Performative Activism and Why the Show Can’t Go On

This summer saw an unprecedented rise in support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Considering the movement on social media, Evie Artis sheds light on the dangers of performative activism.

October 29, 2020January 9, 2021

F-Word’s October Recommendations

If you’re looking for books or podcasts to fill time in quarantine, check out The F-Word’s recommendations!

October 17, 2020January 9, 2021

Reconceptualizing #MeToo

Sabrina Ochoa reviews the work of two prominent feminist theorists and how their work inspires groundbreaking thought on the state of #MeToo.

October 10, 2020April 14, 2021

The Breonna Taylor Verdict and Why We’re Not Surprised

On Sept 23, none of the police officers involved were indicted for Breonna Taylor’s murder. Kennedy Crowder delves into how spreading her name across social media may not have had the intended affect.

October 1, 2020January 9, 2021

Music: Best of October

We update this playlist monthly, and aim to feature a variety of artists, genres, and themes. The goal—to promote music that empowers, excites, and inspires us.