Campus Life
What do your admissions files say about you?
Ever wondered how the hell you ended up at Penn? Thanks to FERPA, now you can find out. But how much of your admissions files can you really see? Ego wants to know. If you have participated in a FERPA review session, please fill out this short survey about your experience. We're dying to know what admissions truly thinks.
EOTW: Dani Castillo
Dani is as sweet as a honeybee. She’s buzzing with energy, but watch out: she might sting you if you cut down a tree.
The Round Up 04.02.15
No matter what holiday you’re celebrating this weekend, just remember—Highbrow is like God, you can’t see us, but we’re always watching.
Overheards 04.02.15
Drunk bro with eyes closed: I've hooked up with her, I've fucked her, but I don't talk to her.
My Penn Addiction: Jewish Boys
I love me some good Hebrew National salami, in other words, I’m addicted to Jewish boys.
Ego’s Awards for Creative Fundraising
1st: PHI GAMMA NU Balls 4 Balls This business frat clearly knows how to grab life by the balls.
CAPS, College and Coming to Terms with Mental Illness
Coming to Penn and visiting CAPS changed my perception of mental health.
Where I’ve Been and Where I’m Going: My Experience with Mental Health
I wouldn't be where I am today if I hadn't struggled with anxiety and depression.
Ego’s Guide to March Madness
March Madness still driving you crazy? Well it's winding down to its grand finale, but you still don't want to be that person with no clue what's going on. Here are some comments you can drop to make you look like a NCAA pro (without actually holding a ball).
I Love You But Your Social Media Presence Sucks
These are the reasons why you need to do significantly less.
What Do You Think of Penn Students?
Street went around to some of our favorite University City eateries and asked the servers to tell us what it’s really like to serve Penn students.
The Round Up 03.26.15
We hope a cute leprechaun sham–rocked your world this past weekend. Highbrow met a sexy ginger named Pat McCrotch who was after our lucky charms all day.
Overheards 03.26.15
Apes freshmen to Apes freshmen: I don't know if you remember this, but I straight licked your face.
Confessions of a Pod Employee
College sophomore and former Pod hostess tells the story of what it's really like to serve your Penn classmates (and sometimes, their parents).
EOTW: Matt Hanessian
This tall, Jewish, singing basketball star is a host of contradictions. He can ball out on the court or court you with his balls. And even Obama thinks he can score.
Texts from Last Night: Spring Break Edition
(408): I just watched a video of a man sexually arouse a pig. (585): Side note: when you go to the doctor's and they ask you how many alcoholic beverages you've had in the last week, "I don't remember" is not an acceptable response apparently. (559): I just ate Chinese and now I have to swim for lifeguarding.
The Round Up 03.19.15
Welcome back from SB2K15. Your tan lines will fade as quickly as you blacked out in PV, so flaunt ‘em while you got ‘em.
Penn (Fun)ding
Did you know Penn would pay for you to do some really cool shit? These students figured it out, and had some incredible experiences. Check the CURF website for funding application deadlines—many are due this month!
Surviving the iPocalypse
Here at Penn, most of us seem to be attached at the hip to our phones, laptops, and other tech products. Our classrooms, homes and worlds seem to be constantly flooded with screens. This week, Word on the Street brings you the story of a computer crash, and how it changed one student's perspective on her technological dependence.
