Campus Life
Van Pelt Dos and Don'ts
If you find yourself on a serious date with Van Pelt, there are a few rules you need to follow. It may not be as intimidating as Fisher Fine Arts, but VP definitely has its own etiquette. Don’t dress to impress, but don’t dress like a slob either. Van Pelt is probably one of the most SABS–y locations on campus when you’re getting your studying on.
Penn Ebay Essentials
Penn Cornhole Carrier Do you ever just find yourself saying, “I have all this cornhole gear, but nothing to carry it with!”? Well never fear, eBay has the goods for you.
Ego of the Week: The Men of BMOC
The boys of AXO’s annual philanthropy event, Big Man On Campus, are back. This year, they’re taller, they’re hairier and, let the record show, they’re all afraid of Dhamaka. Street: What makes you a true BMOC? Ben Slocum: Chest hair.
Word on the Street: Everybody Has a Story
The other day, I was reading in Van Pelt when a girl in my sorority walked by. I waved hello as she passed and she came back to chat.
Overheard at Penn
Sorority girl: I’ll wax anything for you.
Ask Miss Cassandra: When your Partner is Out East and the STI Beasts
Dear Miss Cassandra, my boyfriend is in London for the semester and I want to try Skype sex.
What Your Penn Gear Says About You
Now that the Penn Bookstore is about 90% apparel, Ego couldn’t help but wonder: Who’s buying all this? If that who is you, allow us to make some uniformed judgement.
Ego of the Week: Matthew Gould
Matthew Gould is the man behind the Quaker. Underneath the mask, this dairy farming enthusiast enjoys the “occasional” chick flick, is passionate about manatees and has touched the Gutt’s butt.
Highbrow Horoscopes
Aries (March 21–April 20): People love being around you because of your vibrant and talkative nature.
Puck Frinceton? How We Feel vs. How They Feel
Penn’s school spirit is never more evident than when ragging on our rival, Princeton. Or should we say, “rival?” We knew Princeton wouldn’t reciprocate our contentious feelings, but the big shocker: it doesn’t seem like Penn kids care, either.
The Roundup: 11.7.2013
After four days of awkward–costumed walk of shames, Halloweekend has come and gone. You put away your cat ears and taking out your winter parkas.
Overheard at Penn: 11.7.2013
Bro in Pottruck sauna: This is like when I was in Israel and it was literally too hot for my iPhone to function.
Ask Miss Cassandra: Do U Lift Brah and the Vibrator–Ga–Ga
Whey to go, bruh
Tweet of the Week: 11.5.2013
I'm a tweetin', walkin' paradox, no I'm not—
Word on the Street: Things You Can't Black Out
“Mommy’s on the floor and she won’t get up.” Normally, I’d be mad at my sister for interrupting my homework, but on an otherwise regular Wednesday night of my junior year of high school, I knew that her tear–stained cheeks and panicked words overrode the importance of my A.P.
The Five People You'll Meet When Drunk
1. The Crier [media-credit name="Faryn Pearl" align="alignright" width="300"][/media-credit] She has a paper due tomorrow, she’s homesick and her dog died three years ago.
