Campus Life
Overheards 03.19.15
Honest sorostitute: When I'm drunk, I would probably give head to a homeless person.
How Penn Students Would Feel Living Without Technology
This week, we asked Penn students "how would you feel about living without technology for a week?" Here's what they said.
Vote from the Editor
I tried to vote for Fossil Free Penn. And Penn told me I don't have a vote.
Overheards 02.26.15
Guy walking out of Wawa: I bought an extra pack of cigarettes for networking.
What Penn Students Really Think of Privilege
We asked students around campus, “what do you think is the status of privilege at Penn?” Most people weren’t comfortable speaking on the topic, and almost no one was willing to use their names. Here’s what some brave souls had to say.
Life Inside of the Privilege Bubble
This week, Word on the Street asked Penn students about privilege at Penn. Most students wouldn't discuss the topic, even fewer would allow their name next to their quote. But that's the thing about the conversations that make us uncomfortable—they're often the most important. Here’s what a few students had to say.
Synon-Names: Moniker Mix-Ups
Ego brought you Doppelgängers and now we present Synon-names: people with the same identities on Penn Directory, but are totally different in person. Beware next time you email Rebecca Stein begging for an "A."
EOTW: Denzel Cummings
Denzel, aka "Coco Diesel," may be too scared to walk into his basement, but he's definitely not too scared to tackle society's biggest issues.
The Round Up 02.26.15
My lin is awesome—they know me so well. We’re the beSDT lin around, and everyone can tell! They think I’m aDDDorable, so phresh and so PHIne. I love my lin and I know they’re all mine We love to hang and chat as a group, But when it comes to gossip, Highbrow’s got the real scoop.
Highbrow Pimps You Out
Let's face it—your steamy visions of a hot Mexican fling are unrealistic. If you’re single and ready for a Pringle, have no fear.
Letter from the Editor: 02.19.2015
My phone ran out of storage because of all my dating apps. JSwipe, Tinder, Hinge, Grouper and even Grindr (for journalistic research) framed my phone background (Word on the Street, p.
Love Report 02.19.15
In the spirit of midterm season, Highbrow evaluated the, ahem, performance of two lacking lovers and graded them accordingly.
Overheards 02.19.15
Christian leaders at Starbucks under Commons: Coffee is like the Reformation.
The Round Up 02.19.15
Strap down, gag yourself and cover your eyes, because we present you with 50 Shades of Highbrow.
Swipe Wrong
Another day, another chance to swipe right, left or wrong for some Penn students looking for love (or matches). This week, Word on the Street gets a little MTV with a story of being catfished on Tinder.
EOTW: Amanda Shulman
This hungree girl understands the finer things in life. Whether she's digging for truffles or whipping up mac and cheese, Amanda has taken the cooking scene by storm. We just hope we're invited to her next dinner party.
EOTW: VagMons' Co-Producers, Dawn Androphy and Alexis Richards
This is the Love Issue. Ego loves our vaginas. So we sat down with the co–producers of The Vagina Monologues to talk about all things vag.
36 Questions That Lead to Love (or Probably Hate)
Last month, The New York Times published “The 36 Questions That Lead to Love”—a list of questions that are supposed to make two people fall in love by jumping straight into the deep shit. But let's be honest, learning about someone's "hopes and dreams" is kind of meh. We present you with 36 questions you might actually care about when finding love, or at least finding out how sceney you are.
Top 10 Reasons to Take Your Valentine to See 50 Shades Of Grey
Still scrambling for Valentine’s Day ideas for your special someone? Here’s 50 (minus 40) reasons why you should look no further than Fifty Shades of Grey.
