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This Issue 02/05/2009

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From public official on the UA to public figure on campus, engineering senior Emerson Barth embodies what it means to be “Penn-fabulous.”

Street: Is this your first time in an on-campus publication?
Emerson Barth: Yep, unless you count being culturally elite.

Street: When you’re not studying in engineering, you can be found...
EB: At Pottruck… in the locker room.

Street: Tell us your most outrageous story from abroad.
EB: Model night at our favorite club in Hong Kong: Naomi Campbell dancing on stage next to Grandmaster Flash and Jackie Chan hiding around the corner.

Street: Most underrated thing about Penn? Overrated?
EB: Underrated: Dzine2Show. Overrated: Woody’s.

Street: What was your last purchase?
EB: Several gin-and-tonics too many.

Street: You’re walking into a room full of friends and people you haven’t met. What is playing in the background?
EB: ABBA. I’m dancing — a lot. I’ve spilled my drink on someone I don’t know and I’m already making friends.

Street: What’s one of your guilty pleasures?
EB: Katy Perry, “Hot and Cold.”

Street: Who is the coolest person you have ever met?
EB: It’s a toss up: Mary-Kate Olsen (she may not have actually said anything, but she did give me a cigarette) or Hillary Levine.

Street: There are two kinds of people at Penn...
EB: Boys in the closet and boys that are out. I guess there are girls here too?

Street: What goes in your Gia salad?
EB: As few calories as possible.

Street: Favorite hang-outs?
EB: Late nights at Pure, drag show at Bob 'n' Barb’s and Silk City brunch.

Street: Favorite article of clothing in your wardrobe?
EB: My animal print tank-tops.

Street: Who is your alter-ego?
EB: A gaudy mess named Birds of Paradise. Think big hair, silver lipstick and red stilettos. Lots of glitter.

Street: In five years, where do you see yourself?
EB: See previous question.