Campus Life
Dispatch: Guy Rush
10:37p.m.: First kegstand of my life. “Yeah, I haven’t done one since high school actually.”
The Round Up: 1.24.2013
Rush may be over, lovelies, but don’t get too comfortable, Highbrow is here to entertain and amuse with all of your crazy stories—pledging or otherwise.
Word on the Street: The Big Picture: Instagram
Three times in the past week I have been accused of hating everything. Lena Dunham’s “Girls”? Hate it.
Top 10 Things to Expect Coming Back From Abroad
So you’re back from your world travels to dear old Penn. From Finland to Filthadelphia. Here’s what you’ll face on a daily basis.
My Penn Addiction: Blackboard Rosters
Blackboard sucks. Let’s just get it out in the open. I hate it, you hate it, we all hate it. But, still, I like to think of myself as a Blackboard connoisseur.
Ego Presents: Cover Letters 101
The semester may have just started, but it’s already time to start making moves for your summer plans. Here’s how to master the art of the cover letter, “personally stating” why you’re the one that a potential employer wants for that (allegedly) glamorous NYC internship.
Ego of the Week: Sarah Richter
Though she once dreamt of life as a mermaid, this art history major now spends her time educating the new crop of St. Elmo members, getting snaps at Excelano and counting down the days until graduation, all while strutting her superlative “Street” style.
Overheard at Penn 1.24.2013
Girl: That guy isn’t that cute, but the other drug dealer is really cute. SDT Girl: OMG we have the same taste in salads! Guy: I got kicked out of McDonald’s last night.
Ask Miss Cassandra: Kinky Sex and Raunchy Texts
Dear Miss Cassandra, My boyfriend and I have been together since high school and I was wondering if there were any ways to spice up our love life without spending too much money or seeming too kinky? Couples who have been together for a long time often find the need to experiment. A great way to do this is with “sex toys.” Now, don’t get scared.
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE — Top 10 Ways the End of Rush Will Affect the the IndePENNdent
We respect the independence––so here’s what the end of this week means for you!
Ego Interactive: To Keep or Drop Classes
Designed by: Michele Ozer
Word on the Street: New Year's Resolutions
New year, new me, new Highbrow. Highbrow knows that all of you lovely Penn kids take the start of a new year and semester in stride and use the opportunity to change something about yourself. And we wanted to know just what resolutions you guys had in store for the new year. So we asked and here are your responses:
Ego of the Week: Angel Contrera
When he’s not sinking at Smoke’s, this Skulls Whartonite is a Management 100 TA and co-founder and co-president of ACTION. He’s also co-founded Penn for Immigrant Rights and is a former Quad RA and chair of the Latino Coalition.
Overheard at Penn: 1.17.13
Dude: Brb I’m gonna take a shit. Sorority girl: I literally had to suck dick to survive. Girl: You’re pregnant.
The Round Up: 1.17.13
Welcome, welcome, lovies, to the 74th Annual Hunger Games! We kid, we kid, although sometimes a fight to the death might be preferable to being featured in the Round-Up.
