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(07/14/19 7:00am)
Whether you’re motivated by the extra free time, the sunny weather, or the desire for good beach pics, summer is a great time to be active. But how can you start if you don’t have much—or any—experience with fitness?
(07/04/19 7:00am)
Yoga is proven to be a therapeutic, strengthening practice that is just as good for your mind as it is for your body. But, if you're too busy with your summer job or class to make it to a studio, look no further than the App Store for a yoga session. I downloaded some yoga apps and tested them out. Here's what I found:
(07/05/19 7:00am)
If you’re staying in Philly this summer, chances are you might be a little bit bored by now. Whether it’s summer classes, internships, or jobs that take up the bulk of your week, we all need to unwind in different surroundings every now and then. Here are some excursions that are sure to help you recharge or give you some much needed excitement.
(06/22/19 3:22am)
The longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere—the summer solstice—is upon us, happening this Friday, June 21st. On this special day, Philadelphians can expect anywhere from 15–16 hours of sunlight, whereas those in more northern regions might see up to 24 hours of daylight on the summer solstice.
(06/27/19 7:00am)
When it comes to friendship, there seems to be certain unofficial—but heavily accepted—rules, but one of the biggest and most important rules is you can NEVER date your friend’s ex.
(06/26/19 7:00am)
The air in Philly was humid, but the clouds were rain–less. I joined crowds of families and curious citizens alike gathered in Franklin Square all day on Saturday, June 15th, for the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival. The event runs from May 1st to June 30th.
(06/23/19 7:00am)
I hate the idea of body hair on my chest. I hate it so much that every week or so, I take my trusty Gillette razor and spend 10–20 minutes shaving every last hair follicle. But even with precision and time, I would end up always missing a spot. I wouldn't realize it until later, and was always dissatisfied in my quest for a hairless torso. It all changed at the dinner table with my uncle the other week.
(06/22/19 12:00am)
One of the best things about moving to a big city is getting to try new, tasty, and experimental foods. When I knew I was coming to Philly, my biggest goal—aside from, you know, getting good grades at Penn—was to eat great food as often as I could. After a year, I’d made the journey to Chinatown, South Street, and Rittenhouse, so you can imagine my surprise when I found out that there’s an entire food market in Philly I’ve never heard about.
(06/16/19 7:06am)
Every year, the Penn Glee Club embarks on a two–week summer tour, performing stand–and–sing sets (sets without dance numbers) with choirs across the globe. For their 2019 adventure, the Glee Club set out to East Asia on their “The Cities that Never Sleep Tour,” performing in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Macau, Taipei and Tokyo—staying true to their legacy of international excellence.
(06/17/19 7:00am)
The DP broke the news on May 28 that the Penn Book Center, an independent bookstore on 34th and Sansom, came to an agreement with the University to stay open until August. It had planned to close in April, but now it’s getting a second chance after protests pressured Penn to work out a deal with the store.
(06/09/19 3:45pm)
When it comes to the world of romance, there seems to be a plethora of eligible bachelors and bachelorettes that are waiting to be swept off their feet by that special someone. But that's just it. They are waiting. There is anxiety that comes with taking initiative, commonly known as “shooting your shot.” As scary as it seems, shooting your shot is something that we should probably get more comfortable with. Let’s face it: if no one takes the initiative, how can anything start in the first place?
(06/09/19 3:26pm)
It’s grilling season, folks, and you know what that means: it’s time to indulge in some quality BBQ. While there’s great satisfaction in grilling your own goods, that tiny apartment you’re subletting might not be the easiest place to make good BBQ. In that case, here’s a list of where to get it.
(06/09/19 3:07pm)
After finishing my first round of finals at Penn, I went back home for the summer just in time to attend my high school’s graduation. As I hopped onto the plane from Philadelphia to Nashville, Tennessee, I couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. My freshman year of college had been great in all the ways most people expect—I’d met interesting people, taken unique classes, and enjoyed the freedom of being able to go out or lay in bed all day without getting a lecture from my parents. But it’d also been challenging, especially academically, and I’d learned exactly what all the upperclassmen I met had meant when they said the environment was intense and at times, toxically competitive.
(06/04/19 7:10am)
Having a vistor to Penn can prove to be stressful. While I know the staples on campus, when a guest asks to explore greater Philadelphia, I find myself searching for activities.
(06/04/19 7:00am)
With the sun coming out, and Memorial Day having marked the official start of summer, it's time to shed away the paleness of winter and obtain that golden glow you’ve been waiting for all year. While it may seem like the easiest way to tan is to lay outside all day in the sun, don’t be fooled. The sun is more of an enemy than a friend. If you’re looking to get that deep bronze this summer, make sure to follow these tips to not only obtain your desirable color, but also to maintain your health.
(06/12/19 4:05pm)
During the midnight hour, the clattering of poker chips being wrested around arises from the basement of Harrison College House—this is where the Penn’s Poker Club resides weekly. Around fifteen boys sit amongst stacks of red, green, blue, and white chips, laughter, and what members like to call "poker–ocean lingo." It’s common to hear about fishes—the less adept poker players; whales—the players with large bankrolls; sharks—the skilled players, and boats—a full house of cards. There, you can also find one of the club’s “regulars”: Vignesh Valliyur (C’20)—or as his fellow players like to call him, “Viggy Value.” Viggy coined his poker name through his luck and skilled hand.
(05/01/19 5:53pm)
Nicholas T. Joyner has a knack for details. He speaks about twice as fast as anyone else and floods his sentences with exact notes on everything — and everyone — he’s encountered. He’ll stumble occasionally on the name of a professor, director or angsty Street hater, but before you have the chance to pull up Google, he’ll snap his fingers and grab the name right off the tip of his tongue.
(04/24/19 8:00am)
When we started working through the idea to go random with Penn 10 this year, we weren’t really sure if it was going to work. But the result was better than we could've expected. This issue could have been populated by any permutation of the thousands of seniors at Penn, and it would have still been amazing, because everyone at Penn has a meaningful story. We hope that, whatever your Penn experience, you find kernels of it represented here.
(04/24/19 8:00am)
Talking with Vickie Yin (C'19) in an empty music practice room on the fourth floor of Fisher Bennett, it’s hard not to feel zen. Empty music stands surround us. A french horn can be heard from a nearby room. Vickie sits crossed legged and poised. She tells me about the emotionally, mentally, and physically draining parts of her Penn experience, all while maintaining a calm voice and a soft smile.
(04/24/19 8:00am)
He’s a big fan of coffee.