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(03/04/18 9:03am)
Packing doesn’t always have to mean scrambling for your passport and other last–minute necessities an hour before your flight, or blindly throwing clothes into your open suitcase during the week leading up to your trip. While it may be your least favorite part about leaving for break, it’s also the most important. You don’t want to arrive at your destination and realize you’ve forgotten underwear and extra contact lenses. If you’re the type of person who often finds yourself rifling through your bag in a panic, swearing you packed that swimsuit/charger/umbrella, these packing tips are for you!
(03/01/18 2:00pm)
Although possession of marijuana is illegal in Pennsylvania, plenty of states and countries around the world have lax laws surrounding the recreational and medical use of the substance. Spring break is coming up soon and if you’re planning on chasing a high at one of these legalized places, check out the following recipes that you can make n’ bake with your friends. Careful with the portions, though—you don’t want to green out.
(02/25/18 2:00pm)
(02/19/18 1:55pm)
Midterm season is upon us in full–force, and most of us emerge on the other side with a few scrapes, a bruised ego, and worst of all: acne flare–ups. Your face is suddenly red for a plethora of reasons: the embarrassment at the thought of receiving the worst grade in the class, the red pimples spotting your face, and it's all made even worse by the dry winter climate. Street spoke to dermatologist Rochelle Weiss, M.D. about how stress causes acne and how to avoid it.
(02/13/18 6:19am)
There is nothing more important on Valentine’s Day than loving the most important person in your life: you! This holiday isn’t just for lovers; it’s also for those who want to put on pajamas and watch endless rom–coms alone in their room while downing a bottle of rosé. But instead of walking into a coffee shop or a dessert store to satisfy your sweet tooth—where you’ll inevitably run into too many couples for a day that’s obviously all about you—whip up the following treats at home. Number of servings: one.
(02/13/18 6:28am)
For some, Valentine's Day is a breeze—you know exactly what to give your other half and have likely been planning the occasion for months. For others...well, let's just say love isn't like a love song, baby. If you feel that you're flying blind into the holiday, don't worry, because you're not alone. (Although if you are spending Valentine's Day alone, at least you know exactly how to treat yourself.) Avoid breaking any hearts or scaring off your crush by using the following guidelines to decide on the best gesture, big and small, to show your appreciation for that special someone.
(02/06/18 3:58am)
Joining the esteemed ranks of Little Baby’s Ice Cream, Goldie, and Pitruco Pizza, DK Sushi (a spin-off of beloved sushi bar DoubleKnot) and High Street Provisions (a version of the American café High Street on Market) have announced their impending arrival at Penn’s Food Hall, located on 34th and Walnut, which is slated to be opened mid–March of this year.
(02/06/18 5:40am)
It might be time to admit you have a problem when you find yourself groggily reaching over to turn off your 5th consecutive alarm of the morning. Kevin Chen (E ’21) gets it. “I choose the most obnoxious ringing sound that the iPhone has,” he said of his alarms, because he can't get up on the first one. Chen’s difficulty waking up in the mornings is a relatable experience to many students, who juggle academics, extra–curriculars, and their social life on the daily. He considers himself to be a night owl but hasn’t really tried much to change his sleeping patterns.
(02/01/18 1:11pm)
Are you putting a bumper sticker on a Bentley or donning an artistic marker of your individuality? Depending on how you look at it, body modifications such as tattoos and piercings are forms of rebellion or self–expression. The decision to get your first tattoo can be especially daunting, although the prospect of permanence is tempered by the fact that laser removal is an option (and, coinciding with the rise of tattoos, growing in popularity). As of mid–2017, around 45 million Americans have tattoos. Thirty percent of them are between 18 and 25 years old.
(01/29/18 8:36am)
Bankers, Franzia and Fireball are old friends to the frequent drinker, but how well do we really know these nighttime companions? College students know frighteningly little about the alcohol they consume on a regular basis and the health effects associated with what they put in their SOLO cup. Shoutout to all the non–drinking Quakers out there: you're making the healthy choice in more ways than one. But for those of us who enjoy a little fermentation in our beverages, here's your healthiest alcohols ranked:
(01/24/18 2:00pm)
You’ve heard it hundreds of times before. Whether from a friend, a family member, or even yourself, “I’m going on a diet!” is a phrase often followed by skepticism, maybe a week’s worth of commitment, and a plate of Domino’s because it was at a club meeting and it was free and irresistible. No matter what the reasoning, opting for a healthier lifestyle can be tricky.
(01/24/18 2:00pm)
Macaroni and cheese is undeniably a freshman staple. (Sorry to all the gluten–free freshmen out there. It's a cold, cold world without Wishbone macaroni in your life). But sometimes, you have to make due with the singular appliance available in your dorm room: the microwave. Here are two recipes that won’t require you to buy measuring equipment, search for an enormously complicated list of ingredients you’ll probably only use once, or do the dishes. And it tastes good too! Dorm hibernation at it’s finest.
(01/17/18 3:37am)
Man’s not hot? We can fix that. We’re halfway through winter, which means we’re about to see the light at the end of the Locust wind tunnel. Whether you’re a hardy Canadian or a Californian who’s never seen snow before, the following tips and tricks are guaranteed to keep fashionably warm.