Playlists
The Quintessential Freshman Playlist
Sometimes being a freshman can get rough, so here’s a playlist to smooth the way.
DIY: Seashell Picture Frames
You’ve scrubbed the summer sand out of your hair, but that doesn’t mean you have to get rid of your seashells.
Album Review: “Hall of Fame"—Big Sean
Big Sean has managed to pull off one of the most graceful avoidances of a sophomore slump in a long time. The rapper, known for hits like "Dance (A$$)" and "My Last," has consistently found his strong suit in smart collaborations with everyone from Kanye to John Legend. He continues in that vein with "Hall of Fame," welcoming guests such as Nas, Miguel, Nicki Minaj, and Common. The result is a collection of rap songs accessible to the masses. This album shows us that while Big Sean may not be Kendrick Lamar spitting fire on "Control," "Control" IS his song.
Album Review: "Black Trees"—Julie Kathryn
Julie Kathryn shows off her soft alto voice and her romantic and feminine musical sound in her debut album titled “Black Trees”. “Black Trees” includes a varied tracklist of loosely defined “dreamy pop” through which Julie Kathryn boasts her soulful memoir.
Ego of the Week: Marcus Mundy
Marcus Mundy is so well–known, it’s absurd. Besides being the face of the Penn Alcohol Module, he’s involved in the Glee Club, Queer People of Color, As 1 Global and Carriage Senior Society and he’s about to create his own country: Techtar. Street: You’re considered one of the friendliest people on campus.
Overheard at Penn: 9.5.13
Frosh Brat: Yeah, we’re going to PiKapp at 4000 Pine St. I heard they have alcohol there.
Street's Guide to Ordering Drinks at a Bar Without Sounding Like a Freshman
1. Approach the bar knowing what you want. 2. Lean into the bar and have cash or a card ready. 3. Have patience.
Film on the Walk
We ambushed some of your peers on Locust, and here are there picks for the best movies of the summer. You know, in case you were too busy doing shit to get cultured like these kids.
Poll: What's your Favorite Movie of the Summer?
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BREAKING BAD RECAP: "Rabid Dog"
Dealing with last week's revelations, Walt must decide what to do with Old Yeller. Should he resort to a half or full measure?
Intern of the Week: Vivian Huang
Rising junior Vivian Huang is spending her summer making everyone’s favorite app for paying friends back just a little easier to use—for Android, that is.
Playlist of the Week: 8.5.13
Get your tickets for these concerts before they come to Philly next semester!
Download of the Week: "Magna Carta... Holy Grail"
In Jay-Z’s 12th studio album, “Magna Carta…Holy Grail,” the iconic MC explores his role as a new father to our own American princess, Blue Ivy Carter.
Album Review: “Blurred Lines” — Robin Thicke
Robin Thicke’s new album is like the perfect summer fling: smooth, sexy and a little cocky.
Pro/Con: Penn Summers
So you decided to spend the summer in the capital of the good ol’ U.S.of A — nice choice. Someone once said you have about a one percent chance of coming to D.C.
