Campus Life
Word on the Street: A Rude Awakening
Almost three years ago, right before I first came to Penn, the "good luck" and "bon voyage" that I had been hearing all summer from friends and other well–wishers turned into “don’t party too hard!” and “remember, school comes first!” I quickly learned that Penn is wildly known as “the Social Ivy:” the Ivy most affiliated with partying. I have never been a partier, but I was curious to see the fantastic and potentially debauched social establishments for which my school was apparently famous. So, in the beginning of freshman year, my friends and I did as the Romans do: we stood outside frat houses and waited to be invited in. During the last party we went to that fall, a friend and I left disinterested after only fifteen minutes.
The Meh List: 1.31.13
Highbrow picks the meh–est parts of Penn. Not good. Not bad. Just meh.
Tweet of the Week: 1.29.13
I twatted a tweet of tweets gone by...
Who's Having the Worst Week at Penn? 1.26.13
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Dispatch: Obama Inauguration
5:45 a.m.: Shut off alarm. I must value the sacred American tradition of late sleeping. 6:37 a.m.: Awake from a glorious dream of prancing in blue ivy.
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
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