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Looks On Locust

Despite the bizarre weather, Penn students continue to keep their oversized brains warm and cozy.

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Ego Of The Week: Michelle Newman

Don’t be fooled; this College senior may be deceptively cute, but she’ll kick your ass. Michelle Newman lead Women’s Rugby to victory last semester as forwards captain, while simultaneously orchestrating the most succesful Charitable Laughter in recent history.

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Cleanse Yourself

Street sent one of its own on a mission to look fab and feel hip by performing the less than popular “body cleanse.” By detoxing and purifying his body wih a special diet, Jake Blum goes on the journey used to lose weight … and bowel control. If you’re going to cleanse, make sure you have a toilet within a fifty-foot radius.

by JAKE BLUM

Ego Of The Week: Freddy Wexler

Penn’s most famous almost-grad, Freddy Wexler, is a singer-songwriter hitting the big time (he's worked with everyone from Maroon 5 to Lady Gaga...WHAT?!). When all your friends back home start pining over this hunky (and somewhat taciturn) musician, remember, Street clued you in first. Street: What don’t most people know about you? FW: I’m a momma’s boy. Street: There are two types of people at Penn, those who__ and those who___? FW: Those who do Steak Queen, and those who do Bui’s. Street: Last purchase? FW: The domain name: www.thenumb3rs.com Street: Any guilty pleasures? FW: Eating my girlfriend’s vegan food.

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Adventure Behind The Walls

A pre-Halloween visit to Eastern State Penitentiary’s Terror Behind the Walls, the annual haunted attraction replete with zombie performers and fog machines galore, is practically a rite of passage for Penn students.

by LUCY MCGUIGAN

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.

by LUCY MCGUIGAN

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.

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Claire's Accessories

The go-to shop for all the hippest ladies, Claire’s is a longtime favorite for adding spunk to our step.

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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.

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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.

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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.

by MAGGIE RUSCH

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.

by RACHEL ABELES

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.

by LAURA CROCKETT

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.

by HILARY MILLER

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?

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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.

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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.

by LAURA PARAGANO

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?

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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.

by MADDIE MACKS

Alternative Education: Beyond the Requirements

With registration around the corner and a schedule of boring requirements staring you down, remember that school doesn’t always have to provide a nuts-and-bolts education.

by 34TH STREET

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