Campus Life
Egos of the Week: Russell Abdo, Gary Kafer and Melissa Vo
Russell Abdo, Gary Kafer and Melissa Vo, the faces of Williams Cafe, have been servin’ up morning joe together for over three years. They might not agree on everything, but they share a love of coffee and a willingness to have a fivesome with Venus and Serena Williams.
Sick at College Survival Guide
It’s that time of year again. With the seasons a–changin’ and the temperature steadily a–droppin’, it’s getting harder and harder to stay healthy (Pottruck? What’s that?). So if you’ve already caught one of the many bugs going around, here’s a guide from Ego to make sure you get that shit under control.
Tweets Illustrated: 10.3.2013
Do you tweet with abandon? Do you live your life in 140 characters or less? Keep doing what you’re doing, soul sister, ’cause Highbrow’s watching. You might just get your own tweet #illustrated.
Overheard at Penn: 10.3.2013
AXO girl: Can we try and be scene–y for five minutes? Ginger outside of Pod: Freshman year we had a contest to find our ugliest friend on Facebook.
The Roundup: 10.3.2013
Never fear, dear readers, the government may have shut down, but Highbrow is still here churning out gossip and making shit work.
Word on the Street: In Defense of Potheads
Admittedly, I started on this train of thought while I was high. The eating–Doritos–in–bed–alone, binge–watching–"Family Guy"–on–Netflix type of high [ed note: is there another kind?]. The fact that a lot of my peer group (basically my entire peer group) smokes weed is not news.
Sick Shopping List
Save yourself a trip when you get a post–nasal drip and make sure you have these items ahead of time.
The Real Estate
Where Penn students live today suggests how they'll live when they graduate
The Healthy Roommate Mantra
So the person you share a cupboard space with in Riepe has a cold. Stay calm and carry on with this mantra in mind. Cut it out and stick it someplace close to your heart (and away from your vulnerable immune system).
Ask Miss Cassandra: Fixing Oral Without Swallowing Your Morals
I’m afraid that I’m bad at oral sex.
Ego Video: Alyssa Schools You on the Court
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg682ZzHNGw
Who's Having the Worst Week at Penn? 9.28.2013
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Fall Fashion Paper Dolls
You don’t need get paid like Amy Gutmann to sport some of the season’s biggest trends. Swap the runway for Locust and try out a few of these looks. Knit beanies: The weather’s still warm, but a knitted beanie could be the cherry on the top of your fashion cake.
Word on the Street: Blame it on the Adderall
Coming to Penn, we were curious about three things: Sex, alcohol and drugs—mainly, Adderall. The sex part was obvious.
In My Defense: Venmoing the Homeless
Last week Highbrow brought you the story of one generous Penngineer’s attempt to Venmo a homeless woman her child support payment. We tracked her down—this is her side of the story:
Overheard at Penn: 9.26.2013
Betch 1: These are my “I don’t give a shit” pants. Betch 2: Yeah, I can tell.
