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Giving a Green Light to The Gaslight
Don't run out of gas! This new gastropub is a good hang.
Good Morning Baltimore!
The coolest street in West Philly is right around the corner, and it deserves more love.
Hasta La Vista, Van Pelt
As soon as you realize that Rosenparty is not a party, you’ll need to leave VP. Going from West to East, here are our picks for the best alternative study spots.
What Happened This Summer?
6/7–6/10 – The unwashed masses head to Manchester, TN for Bonnaroo 2012, featuring…pretty much everyone. 6/12 – Diplo releases his "Express Yourself" EP; starts Facebook photo competition. 7/2 – Girls frontman Christopher Owens announces he’s leaving the band; indie kids everywhere mourn. 7/10 – The Dirty Projectors release "Swing Lo Magellan"; indie kids everywhere rejoice. 7/15 – Korean rapper PSY releases "Gangnam Style," which quickly goes viral, gaining over 130 million views to date. 7/25 – Taylor Swift moves on to her second Kennedy. 7/29 – Animal Collective begin a weekly radio show leading up to the release of "Centipede HZ," complete with trippy visuals. 8/17 – Three members of punk–rock group Pussy Riot are convicted of hooliganism in Russia, sparking conversations worldwide about freedom of speech. 9/1–9/2 – NSO moves to Center City as Jay–Z & Co. take over Philly with Made in America fest; stay tuned for the Ron Howard directed documentary.
Ask Ego: I don't like my roommate
Q: I don't like my roommate. What should I do? A: Well let’s start by clearing the air — there's a good chance that the two girls down the hall who are besties (!!!) right now will be at each other’s throats by midterms.
Ask Ego: What are some good conversation starters?
Q: What are some great conversation starters besides "do you know your major"....? A: First of all, let's establish some basis for conversation.
Ask Ego: Are there any movie theaters on campus?
Q: Are there any movie theaters on campus? A: Fear not, freshman film lovers. If you're hurtin’ for a Friday night trip to the cinema after a long week of NSO madness, you need look no further than the edge of campus itself: The Rave can be found right on the corner of 40th and Walnut.
Ask Ego: Is the walk to DRL really that bad?
Q: Is the walk to DRL really as bad as everyone says? A: Is getting a tattoo of your high school sweetheart's name inked onto your face really as bad as everyone says?
Ask Ego: Is there room for another sociopath at Wharton?
Q: I am smarter and more accomplished than almost everyone I know. I turned down Harvard, MIT, Stanford, and Yale to pursue my passion for investment banking at Wharton.
Ask Ego: What should I wear my first day of class?
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Ask Ego: Is it social suicide to friend everyone on the Penn 2016 Facebook group?
Q: I friended almost everyone in the Penn 2016 group. Is this going to be an advantage when I get to Penn?
Ask Ego: Is the food at dining halls edible?
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Ask Ego: What is the party scene like after NSO?
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Ask Ego: Are off-campus parties safe?
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Out of Towners: 5 Things to Look Forward to at Pitchfork
And only one of them is Vampire Weekend.
