Playlists
Interview with the Messenger
34th Street: What made you decide to work on The Messenger? Oren Moverman: From my point of view, this is a project that started with an idea that my co-writer Alessandro Camon and I developed.
¡OMARVELOUS!
Nearly 20 years into his career as a genre-defying, envelope-pushing musician, Omar Rodríguez-López has yet to run out of ideas.
Circling Vultures
The term supergroup has never been more applicable than in the case of Them Crooked Vultures, formed in 2005 by John Paul Jones from Led Zeppelin, Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age and Dave Grohl from Foo Fighters and Nirvana.
Traversing the Music Twitterverse
Music fans know that Twitter is for more than just telling your friends where you’re sitting in Van Pelt.
Defibrillator: Stevie Wonder, "My Cherie Amour" (1969)
Simple, classic and beautiful, this soul song changed my whole relationship with Philadelphia. I visited the city with my parents while I was in middle school, and I knew little about it beyond the existence of the Liberty Bell.
The Best of the Midwest
Simply put, you wish you were friends with Mike Posner. He’s an intelligent Duke senior, majoring in sociology and business, and a fun-loving frat boy to boot.
One Track Mind: 11.19.09
Hot Chip, “Take it In” Synths? Check. British accents? Check. Neo-disco-ish, meditative grooves?
WILL WORK FOR GRANTS
Summer may seem far, far away, but the clock is ticking on those internship applications. Penn has tons of valuable resources to help you obtain internships and research jobs, and make some dough along the way.
Euro-Yo a No-Go
Philadelphia has been invaded. But don’t be scared: we’re only referring to the recent infiltration of frozen yogurt shops, both on Penn’s campus and in the greater Philly area.
Thinking Outside Penn InTouch
Calling All Top Chef Wannabes Can’t find the elective class you’re looking for in the course register?
Recipe of the Week: Pasta E Fagioli
Potlucks always pose a bit of a conundrum. You don’t want to empty your wallet or slave over the stove for hours, but it’s also depressing to have your Tupperware returned ¾ full.
No Need to Chew
Restaurateur Marty Grims (known around these parts for the consistently tasty White Dog) sees his new Pan-Asian venture, Chew Man Chu, as an attraction.
Get Lost
Lost + Found captures the hipster vibe with flair and cheap prices. The cozy boutique exudes a slightly quirky warmth that makes shopping both fun and entertaining.
A Little Touch of Local
Nestled among the boutiques of 3rd Street, Fivi stands out from the crowd with its unique and one-of-a-kind jewelry and bags.
Ego Of The Week: Melissa and Tanya Pavri
Twins Melissa and Tanya Pavri have infiltrated almost every extracurricular Penn has to offer. After four years of campus-wide recognition, they finally have their say in Street. Street: Between the two of you, how many groups are you involved in?
Swine '09
I didn’t go to class last week. A disclaimer: I’m not one of those people — the kind who view lectures and seminars as obstacles to “experiencing college.” I love my classes.
The Round Up: 11.19.09
This week was all about the freshmen. It seemed every Greek (and pseudo-Greek) organization on campus put their rush faces on in attempts to win over new biddies for the spring (too soon, we say). The ass-kissing started on Thursday night with various date-parties-turned-rush-events.
Shoutouts Fall 2009
To the girl who kept insisting “she never does this” as she went down on me: You didn't have to keep stopping and telling me.
Guilty Pleasures: Daredevil (2003)
Daredevil follows the life of Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer by day and superhero by night. Clad in a tight red suit and a mask for good measure, Affleck uses a deadly baton to beat away naughty criminals.
