Playlists
Artist Profile: Bonnie Arbittier
Name and Year: Bonnie Arbittier, C’14 Hometown: York, PA Major: Fine Arts (French Minor) Website: www.cargocollective.com/bonniearbittier Street: When did you first pick up a camera?
10 Quintessential Lou Reed Tracks
Sex, drugs and some remarkable rock ‘n’ roll.
Review: “Diana”
“Diana” covers the last three years of Princess Diana’s (Naomi Watts) life, and focuses mainly on her love affair with heart surgeon Hasnat Kahn (Naveen Andrews). Walking into the theatre with high hopes and expectations, I was sorely disappointed.
Review: "Small Sound"—Tennis
Tennis, like its namesake game, is easy to follow. Any release by the gentle pop group tends to hinge upon relatively simple vocal harmonies and twee lyrics marred by a twinge of longing.
DIY: Penn T-Shirt Pennant
Homecoming weekend may be the only football game you attend this year. Muster up some spirit to make it count. You'll need: 1.
Ego of the Week: Matthew Gould
Matthew Gould is the man behind the Quaker. Underneath the mask, this dairy farming enthusiast enjoys the “occasional” chick flick, is passionate about manatees and has touched the Gutt’s butt.
Highbrow Horoscopes
Aries (March 21–April 20): People love being around you because of your vibrant and talkative nature.
Music's Guide to Homecoming
If you’re studying: “Easy” by Real Estate You know you’re screwed for that midterm, but at least you can pretend you aren’t.
Vegan in Disguise: A Quick Lexicon
Protein you can't believe wasn't butchered.
HipCityVeg vs. McDonald's
A vegan Philly upstart goes glove–to–glove with the titan of fast food.
Rappers Who Aren't Straight Guys
So we freaked because Chance the Rapper came to our frat parties last weekend, but he fits the profile of most rappers: straight, dude. Here’s a partial list of some sick rappers who don’t fit the typical bill.
Performing Arts in the House: Interview with Laurie McCall
As director of the Platt Student Performing Arts House, Laurie McCall juggles the 44 comedy, spoken word, dance, theatre and music groups on campus- in addition to coordinating PennQuest.
The Man Behind Chez Yasmine
Immunologist turned food truck–ist, Jihed Chemini is all about personal chemistry.
Review: "The Marshall Mathers LP 2"—Eminem
Most Eminem fans were skeptical, especially given his last effort, when they heard that his new album was going to be titled “The Marshall Mathers LP 2.” His last full–length album, “Recovery,” was filled with a lot of shouting, cringe–worthy punchlines and collaborations with people he would’ve joked about killing in his golden age.
Review: "Moon Landing"—James Blunt
When English–born artist James Blunt released his first single, “You’re Beautiful,” in the U.S.
B–Roll: Brave New World, Same Old Form
Every Monday night, I watch the latest episode of “How I Met Your Mother,” even though the show hasn’t been consistently funny in years.
Review: "Matangi"—M.I.A
It is evident from the intro song, “Karmageddon,” that M.I.A’s new album “Matangi” is not just a grouping of songs; it is a lyrical and instrumental experience.
Netflix Pick of the Week: "Better off Ted"
“Better off Ted” is a hard comedy to define; half satire and half heart, its cast of characters feels both real and totally cartoonish.
