Highbrow
Word on the Street: Things You Can't Black Out
“Mommy’s on the floor and she won’t get up.” Normally, I’d be mad at my sister for interrupting my homework, but on an otherwise regular Wednesday night of my junior year of high school, I knew that her tear–stained cheeks and panicked words overrode the importance of my A.P.
The Round Up: 10.31.2013
Trick–or–treat, lovelies! Actually, you don’t have to pick, because Highbrow has a real treat this ’Ween.
Overheard at Penn: 10.31.2013
Girl discussing Halloween costume: We should just be tribal people. But, like, without being racist.
Dispatch: Butt Chugging
10:01 p.m.: Supplies: Beer, check. Vodka, check. Funnel, check. Butt, check. 10:07 p.m.: Lock myself in the bathroom and turn on the shower to hide what I’m doing from my roommates.
Dispatch: Running Club
6:45 a.m.: Alarm goes off for running club morning practice. Why am I doing this again? Snoozed. 6:56 a.m.: Receive text, “Hey do you still want to go later?” Um, not a chance.
(Dis)approval Matrix: 10.24.2013
The semester is halfway over and you’ve certainly given us a lot to talk about, kiddies. Let’s take a look back at this semester so far.
Open Letter: To Halloween Enthusiasts
Dear “People–Who–Get–Way–Into–Halloween,” I admire you. I truly do. With Halloween quickly approaching, I see you getting into your stride.
The Round Up: 10.24.2013
Ah yes, life at Penn goes on, ducklings. Mask and Wig had its show. Highbrow didn’t go. The Adderall popped as midterms loomed.
Overheard at Penn: 10.24.2013
Frat bro on Locust: See, if it didn’t have this logo, you might think I got it in Times Square.
Ask Miss Cassandra: Hopping Frats Boys and Clothing Your Boy's Toy
The guy I am hooking up with says that it’s hard for him to get it up when he’s wearing a condom?
Word on the Street: Taunted, Not Teased
At some point during my freshman year, I found myself alone with a guy I’d just met. He had dark hair and eyes, I think, and his name was a generic one I soon forgot.
Overheard at Penn: 10.17.2013
Girl in Starbucks: I just really want a Hermès Birkin bag. I like how they’re subtle.
The Round Up: 10.17.2013
Did you have, like, the best Fall Break, like, ever? You just went home? Yeah, I figured from all the snapchats of your dog.
