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HEY, BIG SPENDER: WHAT PENN STUDENTS SPEND IN A DAY
Ego once again asks Penn students how they spend their nickels, dimes and dollars.
Egos of the Week: Men of BMOC
The boys of AXO’s annual philanthropy event, Big Man On Campus, are back. This year, they’ve been training hard (or hardly training?) See them shake that thang on stage November 12th at the Roxxy.
Slashing Prices, Taking Names
Two new discount department stores have opened in Philly—Century 21 and Nordstrom Rack. Here’s a breakdown of what they have to offer.
A Thrifty Guide to Costumes
Ego ventured to The Second Mile Center thrift shop in search of easy costumes on a budget.
Haunted Philadelphia by Candlelight
Supposedly, Philadelphia is one of the most haunted cities in America. Street took a tour (info below) of the Old City haunts to hear the ghost stories behind them—all based on numerous accounts. Don’t believe them? Go see-ance for yourself.
Ego of the Week: Olivia Route
Olivia is a girl of many interests: she’s director of Bloomers, a head coordinator for Penn Quest, and studies IR and Russian (with a minor in African Studies). Hailing from Alaska, she probably can’t see Russia from her house, but at least she can speak
Ego(s) of the Week: Eric and Wyatt Shapiro
They may look alike, but Eric and Wyatt are one of a kind. Back from an Engineers Without Borders excursion, Wyatt–the–trombonist leads the Mask and Wig band. Eric drums in African Rhythms and facilitates the Fellowship for Building Intercultural Communities. Rumor is they might be the first pair of Sphinx twins.
Top 10 Things We Wish the Penn Bookstore Sold
While we appreciate the twenty variations of Penn sweatshirts, Ego wishes the Penn Bookstore had a little more to offer.
Locust Walk Diaries: Where Did You Get That Sweater?
The wind tunnel is getting chilly—time to up your sweater game.
So You Want to Be Mr. or Ms. Penn: Ego tries bodybuilding
Do you even lift?
Ego of the Week: Kay Lu
All hail Madame President (of Mortar Board), a comm and cinema studies major from Hong Kong. When she’s not publicizing the Vagina Monologues, she’s dreaming of Hollywood.
Top 10: Procrastinators in Van Pelt
If you’ve been by everyone’s favorite library lately, chances are, you’ve met these frenemies.
In Defense of Meh
Think again—these places have (some) perks, too.
How Far Is It: The Compass to Trader Joe's
Came back from fall break to an empty fridge? Trader Joe's is right across the bridge.
Quidditch for Muggles
In case you were confused how this magical sport is played at Penn, Ego explains the rules.
Ego of the Week: Jordan Holmes
Sig Nu brother Jordan is all about Penn pride. Whether working it as the mascot or cheering with Red and Blue Crew, he never misses a game. Off the field/court, he’s chief of Carriage (the LGBT senior society), a Pennacle leader, and an architect-in-training. And BTW—he’s technically a varsity cheerleader.
Ego Investigates: Penn Quidditch
Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. are for chasing friends around on broomsticks.
