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Love In The Time Of Facebook
The story broke just before lunch one Thursday afternoon this past October. Gawker, the popular Manhattan media blog, had uncovered someone so heinous - or as they put it, a "mindbogglingly douchey douchebag"- that they dubbed him "The Worst Person in the World." Within hours, John Fitzgerald Page's crime had been disseminated so widely and grown to such heights of infamy that he was being harassed, ridiculed and judged by millions of strangers hailing from the farthest reaches of the Internet.
Scrab-tacular
No matter how too-cool-for-school you think you are, there's one dorky pastime even the toughest of us Ivy League badasses can't pass up.
The Defibrillator
Nico Chelsea Girl 1967 With Chelsea Girl, Nico manages to capture an entire moment in history within her voice.
Word on the Street
Coming to college traditionally means two things: cramped dorms and less-than-edible food. For incoming freshmen, Penn attempts to make the transition to college life just a bit easier by burdening students with a seemingly massive meal plan.
Letter from the Editor
Newsflash: today is February 14. And you know what that means. It's two days past Abraham Lincoln's birthday.
So Bad It's Good. But Not 2 Good.
If you're reading this, you probably already know that Step Up 2 the Streets is a really bad movie. You know this because everyone knows this; it's like knowing that Barack Obama is running for president or that right now, wherever she may be, Amy Winehouse is smashed (or wishes she were). This is Step Up 2 the Streets.
Ego of the Week
Fashion designer Jordan Cohen reveals his true colors. The College junior expounds on 34th Street (yes, the actual street), Skittles and public nudity. Street: How would you describe your personal style? Jordan Cohen: It's really a lack thereof.
CyberLovin'
The following conversations actually occurred between the Low Brow staff and creepy dudes in sex chatrooms online, at 3:30 in the afternoon.
From the Basement to the Big Time
February 24, 2005 was the end of an era. At least, that's how it looked to alt-rock fans across the Delaware Valley.
Not-So-Sweet Chocolate
There's a more serious reason to protest Valentine's Day this year than the conspiracy between the American government and the greeting card-industry (i.e.
Jazz Up Your Life
On Tuesday, Feb. 19, one of the biggest names in the jam band and jazz worlds will be coming to campus.
Cupmake My Cupcake
Let me set the stage: You and your best friend, significant other, study buddy or whatever other kind of "special friend" you may have are hungry.
Your Guide To: Setting the Mood
Want to get laid without getting screwed? She might be drunk, but she's not that gone. and if your room still smells like pot and leftover Greek Lady, she'll notice.
Best Week Ever
Love may very well be in the air, but so are high prices and expensive dinners. Luckily for those of us who are unattached today, we're exempt from the wallet-gouging tradition that is St.
Drink of the Week
Malbec Reserva Bodega Luigi Bosca 2004 Luj
Beer 'n' Chocolate
Have you seen columnist Lisa Morrison's online piece on the hottest couple around? Most likely not. Here's the gist of it: beer and chocolate are gaining popularity as the newest "it-couple." A seemingly unlikely combination, beer connoisseurs from all over the country are realizing the duo's incredible potential as a tasty winter treat.
Greek Food, Without Delivery
Estia Restaurant 1405 Locust Street (215) 735-7700 While Greek Lady may have a monopoly on Hellenic cuisine for Penn students, Center City's Estia is perfect if you're in the mood to dress up and splurge at one of Philly's finest restaurants. The olive tree d
This Week in Music
Tonight: Vampire Weekend First Unitarian Church, All Ages Vampire Weekend turns out indie-pop gems with a touch of afro-pop (see our review on page 15). These Ivy League grads just signed a deal with XL Recordings and are poised to explode on the scene.
A History Lesson, It's What's For Dinner
At the end of the Taste of Philadelphia Food Tour, our guide Carolyn Wyman left us hungry, wide-eyed and smiling.
