Madeleine Wattenbarger
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Arts
Contrapposto: Taking a Stance on the McDonald's Wall
This article was originally published as part of the joke issue on 12.5.2013
Like any reputable community eatery, the 40th Street McDonald’s has its share of kindly decorative flourishes: the quaint community gathering place, a terrace; the entertainment, a television; and the art, a series of digital prints lining the brightly tiled walls.
The seven pieces—digital photographs printed on plastic, roughly 16” by 16”—heavily feature the photographic technique of bokeh. You probably remember bokeh from your Windows 2001 default desktop wallpapers: points of light are blurred or intentionally unfocused.
Checking In / Checking Out
Stress affects everybody at Penn, but we’re told to grin and bear it. Mental illness, however, forces some to take a leave of absence. These students aren’t running away, they’re fighting their ways back.
Music
Daft Punk- "Random Access Memories"
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Since Daft Punk’s last major album in 2005, the electronic music landscape has transformed dramatically.
Arts
Philly's Offbeat Bookstores
It's book week in Philly, so check out some of the city's indie book stores, they’re only a short trip away!
Arts
DIY: Candles
November has arrived and it’s as cold as a witch’s tit. If your room’s lacking in the warm and cozy department, these easy–to–make candles should do the trick.
Ego
How to Make an Impression this Halloween
Drop the cat ears! Step away from the cultural appropriation! We’re all secretly pining for something a little more elaborate than a leotard with a tail, but no one wants a Mean Girls–esque fashion faux pas to ruin their holiday.
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