Playlists
The Round Up: 2.19.09
If nothing else, it was a week to remember. Though the social calendar went somewhat haywire during the weekend, there’s much to report of mishaps and misgivings.
This February Funk
As I write this, there are several other things I could, or rather should, be doing. I should, for example, be writing my 10-page paper (D-Day minus 2), doing my 200 pages of reading (D-Day minus 1) or studying for my midterm (D-Day minus 4). What I should not be doing is watching reruns of Full House or taking multiple naps.
True Life: I Got Rejected from the Vagina Monologues
I entered the harshly lit room in the basement of the Platt Performing Arts Center, trembling with trepidation.
Take Me to Funky Town
To older generations of plaid-wearing Philadelphians, Silk City has always been home to the sickest beats, the raddest dancing and the real Philadelphia.
A Prime Choice
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House has finally found its way to Philadelphia. The nationally acclaimed, award-winning steak house is certainly most famous for its savory steaks, but it’s also revered for its cold water Australian lobster tails, oysters and crab cakes (entrees ranging from $28.95-49.95), as well as an encyclopedic wine selection.
Drink of the Week: Peanut Butter and Jelly Martini
There’s something scandalous about taking a childhood favorite and making it unquestionably dirty.
It’s Peanut Butter ‘n’ Jelly Time!
With the recent Salmonella scare removing peanut butter and peanut products from Penn’s dining halls and vending machines, Street decided to bring peanut butter back, DIY style.
Fashion Forward
Retrospect is known to many as the perfect place to go for a great Halloween costume, but for those experienced thrift shoppers, it is one of downtown’s rare treasures.
Ego of the Week: Cecilia Corrigan
College senior Cecilia Corrigan might have an academic lineage, but her antics over the past four years would suggest otherwise.
Sharing is Caring
West Philly Tool Library 4620 Woodland Ave. (215) 833-3190 Tue. & Thurs., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Campus Cred: DJ Newby
Street: What’s so new about DJ Newby? Matt Newberg: Everything is new about DJ Newby because I am hip-hop.
Defibrillator: TLC, "Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip" (1992)
Six years our senior and fresh off the middle school bus, my best friend’s sister Ali was the unquestioned arbiter of cool.
Bad Seed
Despite wandering into Explosions in the Sky’s territory, the epic (post-rock) fail that is Sagarmatha won’t land the A-Cast a spot on the Friday Night Lights soundtrack anytime soon.
Pop Punk Pity Party
Three years after the critically acclaimed The Ringleaders of the Tormenters, Morrissey returns with more wrist-cuttingly good times.
Twitter Explained
Welcome to Twitter, a rapidly growing social networking site that lets users “micro-blog” from the web or their phone.
“I Will Survive,” Anyone?
The cheers and jeers of the inebriated frat boy scene just ain’t cutting it any more? Dying to find your inner Kelly Clarkson?
Product Review: Lomography Oktomat Compact 35mm Camera
With all the high-tech gadgets in our digital world, we can capture moments with the click of a button.
Qu to the Izzo
Showing off intellectual prowess and drinking on any given day of the week are two of the most coveted activities on Penn’s campus.
We All Need Our Time in the Spotlight
If Penn has taught us anything, it’s that college students will never turn down an excuse to party.
