The Sport I Grew to Love
When football season arrives, Kiah goes all in on watching not only every Eagles game but every football game. She wasn’t always like this; she grew to love the sport for her family.
The Hair Diaries: Self-Expression, Meaning, and Style
Take a journey with me as I share what my favorite things about changing hairstyles are and get multiple perspectives from people with all types of hair and ways they self-express!
F*** You Kanye... Adidas, You Know What You Did(n’t) Do
I watched in disbelief as Adidas delayed its response to Kanye West’s Antisemitic comments in October 2022. Seeing my community be the target of so much hate over the years has been extremely troublesome. West's comments and Adidas' minimal response needs to be a wake-up call – Antisemitism is real and it needs to stop.
Guide to Glass Skin
Glowy, moisturized, supple, and glass skin. These words are synonymous with K-beauty for a good reason, Korean beauty is known for its world-renowned skincare and groundbreaking cosmetics. From someone who is absolutely obsessed with K-Beauty, here are the best of the best and most popular products out right now.
Decadent Dishes for Draining Days
After a long day, a home-cooked meal is the best way to soothe a stressed soul. Here are five decadent dishes to relax the mind and satisfy the cravings.
Amy Voloshin: Entrepreneur, Textile Master, and Print Aficionado
Amy Voloshin is a self-titled entrepreneur, designer, textile master, and fashion entrepreneur; she’s also the majority-owner of PrintFresh, a Philadelphia-based brand specializing in sleepwear and lifestyle items. Walk into the bright, airy, and colorful PrintFresh office, and you can see that she is all those things and more wrapped in a perfect little bow, but it didn’t all happen overnight.
TikTok Made Me Read It
You’ve been scrolling for way too long... it's time to put down the phone and pick up a book. MAVEN explores if the hype is real for some of TikTok’s favorite books and gives you only the best recommendations.
Best Cocktail Bars in Philly
I searched far and wide for the most fabulous, aesthetically pleasing, and upbeat cocktail bars Philadelphia offers.I will review their cocktails, ambiance, service, and food. This list includes the most recommended and hidden gems of cocktail bars in Philly.
To Shave or Not to Shave
For 100 years, women have been encouraged to shave their body hair through advertisements, clothing brands, and social media influencers. Have you considered this beauty standard’s implications on yourself and the women around you?
Something Old, Something New
It’s out with the old and in with the new…wait, never mind. We’ve decided to embrace the old and learn to shop secondhand. MAVEN visits several of Philly’s most famous thrift stores!
Get Out of Your Bag and Go Buy One Instead
New year, new you, new bag. Leave your baggage in 2022 and start shopping the latest bag trends for 2023.
Missing the Miso in Philly
What is the authenticity of Philadelphia’s Japanese restaurants? Yelp, TripAdvisor, and other blogs rated these restaurants based on customer reviews, hygienic standards, service, and menu options. But as someone who grew up around Japanese cuisine, how do these restaurants fare compared to the Japanese cuisine in Hawaii?
A Look into a Creative Mind On and Off Camera
As a photographer, DeAndre Mitchell takes his experiences and makes art. You can even say when his life gets blurry, he adjusts his focus…
The Morning Routine for the Girl Who’s Just Not “That Girl”
We all know 'that girl' from social media: she has a perfectly aesthetic routine and a seemingly idyllic life. AND she posts it all on social media. We love her, but it's just not realistic. Find an attainable version of this routine with MAVEN.
How The Pandemic and TikTok Made Me Realize I’m Queer
Do you know the secret behind cuffed jeans, Girl in Red, and the painted nail emoji? Sounds queer to me. Read this relatable story about how TikTok and the pandemic made me queer.
The Real Cosmos of Philadelphia
She’s feminine, flirty, fun, and ALWAYS leads to a good time. She's ready to celebrate any occasion and is absolutely tickled pink. Just one sip of her is the perfect reminder of how wonderful it is to be a woman.
Living My Best Life from the Comfort of My Room
College Students: Parties, extracurricular activities, clubs, a lot of social interaction
Introverts: “Home is where the heart is!”