Campus Life
Word on the Street: Latest Discoveries
The Word on the Street column often ends with some sort of inspirational conlusive statement. This one was going to end with praise of the concept of “discovery”. In a fit of inspiration, I decided to skip the actual article.
Internship Curator: Mr. Youth Social Media Agency
Name and Year: Alexa DePasquale, 2012 Hometown: Locust Valley, New York School: College Place of Employment: Mr. Youth Social Media Agency Street: What exactly is Mr Social Media Agency? Alexa DePasquale: It's a marketing agency that focuses on word of mouth and social, interactive, and experiential marketing. Street: How did you get this position?
EOTW Hannah Platt Video Interview
The written interview can be found here.
Whistle While You Work
I promise I’m not a freak and that I have at least a basic–to–intermediate grasp on social interactions.
Extreme Merchandise Makeover
Why settle for an object’s original use when you can use it creatively?
Ego of the Week: Hannah Platt
Hannah Platt, President of Off the Beat, is in touch with her inner 11–year–old. She looks forward to planning your next Bar Mitzvah.
Ego of the Week: Alon Gur
Mask and Wig Chairman Alon Gur goes medieval on your ass every weekend in A Reptile Dysfunction.
Word on the Street: Get on the Bus Gus
All I’ve seriously ever wanted from a bus ride is to lean back in my seat, close my eyes and concentrate on hoping no one can hear that I’m listening to the same Simon & Garfunkel song on repeat. I’m not sure if it’s because no one is ever this lucky, or just that the Gods of Transportation hate my guts, but peaceful bus trips are few and far between.
Spring Break, Continued
Take yourself back Spring Break with these handy tips.
Internship Curator: Foursquare
This AXO junior designed her own major in Wharton and the College and is the Foursquare mayor of Bui's.
Ego of the Week: Ruani Ribe
This cheerleader is an awful liar, obsesses over the word “obsessed” and speaks out against the atrocity that is the Penn toast–throwing tradition.
Morning Class Survival Guide
We never take classes before noon… but for those poor souls with 9 a.m.–ers, these tips are for you.
Word On The Street: Boring is Underrated
Before Penn, I can’t remember the last time I had a boring friend. I’m not talking about the kind of boring defined as “not interesting,” but rather the kind of boring friend who’s content with just watching How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days on your couch on a Friday night, while the rest of the world is at an Avicii concert.
The British Are Coming
Or rather, they’re already here, and they’ve brought with them a bloody brilliant collection of preppy basics
Vixteen Candles
This West Philly institution lets local crafters hawk their wares
