Playlists
Fall Fashion Paper Dolls
You don’t need get paid like Amy Gutmann to sport some of the season’s biggest trends. Swap the runway for Locust and try out a few of these looks. Knit beanies: The weather’s still warm, but a knitted beanie could be the cherry on the top of your fashion cake.
Lowbrow Presents: Wharton Senior’s Interview Went Really Well, Thanks For Asking
MCNEIL BUILDING—At 1:45 p.m.
Drunk, High, Sober: Penne
Poor Penne. It might be the most tubular pasta, but as a restaurant, it falls kind of flat. Luckily for this smoke-free establishment, 34th Street Magazine is incapable of ignoring a pun.
Lowbrow Presents: Parents Desperate for a New Lie To Tell Friends After Disappointing Son Remains Unemployed
The parents of Karl Deely, a College senior majoring in urban studies, are finding themselves at a loss when asked by friends what their son will be doing upon graduation. “Getting his life together, hopefully,” Karl’s father, Samuel Deely, used to joke.
Lowbrow Presents: Whartonite Overwhelmed By Too Many Job Offers
PHILADEPHIA—Senior Rebecca Goldsmith is in a state of panic today after “yet another” job offer has filled her inbox. Goldsmith, a Wharton student concentrating in Finance, reportedly “nailed” every single interview during OCR, all 82 of them. “I just didn’t plan on it going like this!
Backpage: Showtime at University Pinball
A journey into the dark heart of University Pinball Family Fun Center on 4006 Spruce Street
Word on the Street: Blame it on the Adderall
Coming to Penn, we were curious about three things: Sex, alcohol and drugs—mainly, Adderall. The sex part was obvious.
Album Review: "The Bones of What You Believe"– Chvrches
Glaswegian synth pop trio Chvrches opens its debut album with “The Mother We Share,” a song that was released as a single over a year ago.
Ashton's Cigar Bar
A week ago Ashton’s opened at 1522 Walnut Street. Let's just say it ain’t your daddy’s cigar bar.
The Best Party Songs You Probably Forgot About
They may not be in heavy rotation anymore, but when you hear them, drop your jungle juice and haul ass to the dance floor.
Album Review: "Mechanical Bull" – Kings of Leon
After three years without new music, Tennessee–based rockers Kings of Leon have returned to the spotlight with their latest album, “Mechanical Bull.” Overall, the album disappoints more than it excites.
16 Surefire Ways to Nail the Interview
1. Aggressively avoid eye contact. 2. Sweat profusely. No undershirts. (Undershirts are meant to cover up the fact that you have no spine.) 3.
In My Defense: Venmoing the Homeless
Last week Highbrow brought you the story of one generous Penngineer’s attempt to Venmo a homeless woman her child support payment. We tracked her down—this is her side of the story:
Overheard at Penn: 9.26.2013
Betch 1: These are my “I don’t give a shit” pants. Betch 2: Yeah, I can tell.
Album Review: "Nothing Was the Same" – Drake
Drake’s newest album, “Nothing Was the Same,” does not have a misleading title.
Ego of the Week: Alyssa Baron
Women’s basketball captain Alyssa Baron has received more honors than we could possibly name.
The Roundup: 9.26.2013
It’s officially fall and you know what that means: it’s time for Amy Gutmann to start walking around campus in her peacoat, looking like a majestic Mary Poppins.
B–Roll: As Seen On TV
Or Why Infomercials Complete My Life
