Ego
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.
Top 10 Things to Do With Fallen Leaves
They’ll be everywhere soon enough.
How Far Is It: The Compass to World Café Live
Craving a concert? Ego's got the perfect venue—World Cafe Live is just off campus.
Ego of the Week: Sarah Lindstedt
This Tri–Delta Mortar Boarder is beyond musically gifted: when she’s not singing with Penny Loafers or strumming chords on her guitar, she gets rhythmic in the Penn Samba drum ensemble. Fun fact—she’s gone a month without showering.
In Search of a Better Green
The grass is always greener (and the parks better) on the other side of the River.
Top 10: Things to Do before September Ends
Before the sweater weather hits and you change your order from iced coffee to a pumpkin–spiced concoction, take advantage of the last days of Philly summer.
Penn and Ink: Sydney Schaedel
Student Tattoo of the Week.
