Playlists
Chippin' In
Students feverishly emptied the ATMs. It wasn’t a hold-up, but rather a hold’em: Texas Hold’em poker, that is.
From the Editor: 2.26.09
I am a nomad. I have lived four different places in my not-quite-three years at Penn, not to mention the two summers I’ve spent in New York City dorms.
Women's Flat Track Derby Association: The Rules
Each team has five players on the track at a time — three blockers and one pivot play defense, and the sole “jammer” is able to score.
Ego of the Week: Mike Zorger
College senior Mike Zorger knows how to work under pressure. Whether overseeing SPEC Connaissance as its director or selecting distinguished movers-and-shakers for a university-wide audience (what up, Madeleine Albright), he has what it takes to make moves on campus. Street: What’s your favorite thing about being on SPEC? Mike Zorger: Doling out your tuition money like it’s my job.
Philly Roller Girl
Street: How did you get your start? Euro Trash: I went to the first Philly Roller Girl bout ever and fell in love. Street: What’s your day job?
Roller Rage
The roller derby dates back to 1922, with the track-style races drawing crowds to witness the multi-day events.
Keeping An Eye On Watchmen
The Comedian: The Comedian is one of the only superheroes allowed to continue his work after the Keene Act, the government’s ban of masked crusaders, is passed.
Defibrillator: El Topo (1970)
“If you are great, El Topo is a great film. If you are limited, El Topo is limited,” director Alejandro Jodorowsky said of his epic spaghetti-western, whose wide-scale distribution is owed largely to the efforts of John Lennon.
A Whole New Kind of Evil
In Gomorrah, director Matteo Garrone offers a refreshingly meditative take on the crime movie.
La Primavera
Cherry blossoms are traditionally known for their brevity. They bloom during one season and make audiences wait another year for the pleasure of their company.
French Lesson
Miam miam! “Yum, yum!” Beurk! Beurk! “Yuck!” Veux-tu aller en ville avec moi? “Do you want to go downtown with me?” Zut alors! “Damn!” Comment trouve-t-on le Bouton? “How do you get to the Button?” Où sont les preservatifs? “Where are the condoms?” Hyper chouette! “Super cool!” Tais-toi! “Shut your trap!” Où est Allegro?
Jet Setting, Street Style: Paris
Situated above Creperie Beau Monde in Old City, L’Etage Cabaret and Lounge attempts to recreate a night out in the City of Lights.
Love in Gray Cities
While abroad in Paris, I was obsessed with art. I joked with my parents that I was head over heels for my new French boyfriend, Paul.
The Round Up: 2.26.09
Meningitis- and measles-free, all you hyponchondriacs returned to (almost) normal. As Cipro was traded in for Adderall and other non-prescription items, the rumor mill was back in action.
Spring Breaking Up
For students who develop a Big Three inferiority complex as soon as acceptance letters roll in, the desire to perpetuate a “Work hard, play harder” Social Ivy image seems contradictory.
The Gamers' Club
I’m staring down the new releases wall at Video Library for the second night in a row, once again silently cursing the person who took the last copy of Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist. Video Library is never a great place to find yourself at 10 p.m.
A Haiku On Plantains
Dwarf-like or giant At any stage of ripeness You, a hearty meal.
Flog About It
foobooz.com The go-to blog when it comes to restaurant openings in Philly, Foobooz prides itself on being “equal parts events calendar and weblog.” With a handy search tool that lets you find restaurants by cuisine type, this blog doesn’t mess around.
Cuban Rhythms
How many times do people say beige is their favorite color? Never. Beige is bland. Beige is boring. How to break free from this standardized coffee hue?
