Campus Life
Horsin' Around
The Fabric Horse, a darling sewing workshop-cum-boutique in Northern Liberties, may have only opened its doors just this past May, but its eponymous carryall-accessory brand, with its iconic singer-headed horse logo, has been a local favorite for several years.
I Survived Fraternity Rush Week
I’ll probably throw up if I hear about another four-story beer bong.
A Forgotten Dream?
If I had a nickel for every time a Penn student complained that classes started the week before Martin Luther King Day, I could stop using BURSAR.
Ego Of The Week: Alex Mack
Alex Mack used to be just an ordinary teenage girl, living with her parents and older sister in Paradise Valley.
Claire's Accessories
The go-to shop for all the hippest ladies, Claire’s is a longtime favorite for adding spunk to our step.
Ego of the Week: Joe Luchtan
Street: Who would win in a celebrity tag-team match between the UA/Class Boards and SAE/IFC? Joe Luchtan: Sadly, it’d be a stalemate.
My Blackest Friday
I’ll admit it: I love Black Friday. Not for the deals, although they can be quite impressive. In my family, Black Friday is an adventure in retail.
Get Your Om On
If you’re ever walking past Distrito, glance up through the glass windows. There you will find a fleet of yogis, decked out in Lululemon and lycra, flipping their dogs.
Rescue Spa
It’s official: stressful reading days will soon replace the crisp, carefree days of fall. Luckily we’ve found something to take the edge off.
Speaking Out
When I was a freshman, my Intro to Sociology professor began a lecture with the following question: “By a show of hands, how many of you agree with the statement ‘I am a feminist?’” In a room of over 100 students, only three hands went up.
Get Lost
Lost + Found captures the hipster vibe with flair and cheap prices. The cozy boutique exudes a slightly quirky warmth that makes shopping both fun and entertaining.
A Little Touch of Local
Nestled among the boutiques of 3rd Street, Fivi stands out from the crowd with its unique and one-of-a-kind jewelry and bags.
Ego Of The Week: Melissa and Tanya Pavri
Twins Melissa and Tanya Pavri have infiltrated almost every extracurricular Penn has to offer. After four years of campus-wide recognition, they finally have their say in Street. Street: Between the two of you, how many groups are you involved in?
Swine '09
I didn’t go to class last week. A disclaimer: I’m not one of those people — the kind who view lectures and seminars as obstacles to “experiencing college.” I love my classes.
The Long Walk Home
If, like me, you are silly and female, then you most likely walk home alone in the dead of the West Philadelphian night.
Ego Of The Week: BMOC 2009
Street got to sneak a peak at the sultry moves of some of Penn’s biggest men on campus — and their even bigger egos — during rehearsals for BMOC, Alpha Chi Omega's philanthropy event going down at the Troc on Tuesday.
And The Piano, It Sounds Like A Carnival
Upon arrival at Jolly’s Dueling Piano Bar on Friday night, the weather was cold, but the pianos were hot.
Ego of the Week: Natalie Vernon
Street: You’re working on your Masters in Government Administration. How is it straddling the undergrad/grad domains? Natalie Vernon: The personalities: it's like going from a hipster party past its prime (Public Financial Management) to a Beige Block mixer (PSYC 001). Street: Why are Midwesterners like yourself so darn friendly? NV: Maybe there’s something in the corn? Street: What's the strangest SAC request you’ve ever received?
Ceramics: A Euphemism for Playing with Mud
When I wake up in the morning, I worry about what to wear. I’m not worried about how my outfit will look; instead I’m worried about how it will hold up under the pounds of wet clay sure to come flying at me during the day.
