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Stained glass
Johnnie is looking for $5.08 - the price of a half-gallon of Thunderbird wine.. Once again, Johnnie needs $5.08 to buy a half-gallon of Thunderbird wine." Stephen Glass wrote these words in the June 6, 1991, issue of The Summer Pennsylvanian.
Music Reviews of: The Slats, The Mooney Suzuki, Kasabian, The Avett Brothers, Alexisonfire
The Slats Boom Patrol 4.5 Stars If you're on the prowl for something epic, progressive, and tasteful, don't look to the Slats.
Stark raving Mad
Based on the Robert Penn Warren novel and following the 1949 film, All the King's Men depicts the rise and fall of Governor Willie Stark (Sean Penn) through the eyes of his right-hand man, former-journalist Jack Burden (Jude Law). Burden follows Stark through his gubernatorial candidacy, and the corruption that follows his ascent to power through demagoguery.
Water works: expensive and good as hell
Usually the only way for a Penn student to score a chic meal is if Mummy and Daddy can be conned into going during NSO.
South street's southern comfort
Seated at one of the four, fluorescent lit tables of the glorified greasy spoon that is Ron's Ribs, a petite elderly woman audibly sighs.
Sultans of stunt (unabridged)
Jackass: Number Two's Johnny Knoxville and Bam Margera have made a living filming outrageous stunts that violate all notions of common sense and self-preservation.
Alternative career choices to ocr
Alternative Career Choices to ocr Dog Control Specialist Description: Drive around in lame minivan with cages, park hapharzardly and burst forth from sliding door to chase rabid hounds with a glorified butterfly net, tackle Lassie, take him downtown, wait until he's not adopted and then taunt him with the movie All Dogs Go to Heaven.
From wharton to hollywood
Very little of Johnny Was is typical, least of all its genesis. Produced and financed by Ben Katz (Wharton and Nursing '01, MBA '02), the film provides a down-and-dirty look at a violent urban ghetto in the United Kingdom - and launches the filmmaking career of a notable Penn grad. With Johnny, Katz, still in his mid-20s, establishes himself as something of a Renaissance man in the independent film scene.
From the editor
The first time I heard of Gabe Oppenheim's story on Stephen Glass - this week's cover story - was in a writing course we took together.
Applaud and agree
The second coming of 2005's indie darlings Clap Your Hands Say Yeah is upon us. And while the alt-rock prophets will wait with baited blogs until the January 30 release date, don't expect lead singer and Philadelphia native Alec Ounsworth to indulge their rapture.
The man behind the Lady
Street: Why did you decide to buy Allegro? Dimitrios Dimopoulos: It was a good opportunity that came up.
Everyone's nauseous
Everyone's Hero Direted by: Christopher Reeve, Dan St. Pierre, Colin Brady Starring: Voices of William H.
Rock musings
From the time I left campus last spring until June 14, I had Radiohead on my mind. Mine was an obsession that verged on downright mania, transforming my usually tepid opinions into axioms and outright platitudes.
Hot town! Summer in the city
This summer I, like many of my peers, interned in New York. I learned many things, but most importantly I learned what others neglected to mention: ALERT!
Give Me 5
HELL NO, WE WON'T GO The Camden 28 Philadelphia International House Wed, 7 p.m. 3701 Chestnut St. (215) 387-5125, $8-10 www.ihousephilly.org It's not yet that time of year for Oscar fare, so in the meantime, the International House offers a sampling of quality movies.
Bite-sized amor
Walking east on South Street from campus, the Graduate Hospital area boasts one of the fastest growing Philly restaurant scenes.
Ego Boost
Those first few weeks of classes can be intimidating. But remember, in a world of pseudo-intellectuals and self-appointed financial gurus, acting like you know your shit is half the battle.
More than just olive oil
By the way it looked - completely empty - it was hard to believe the Italian-based Mercato had been named Philadelphia Magazine's Best BYOB of 2006 when we arrived to take an early, 5:30 p.m.
Drink of the week
So you know how to make a rum and coke. You can dump some vodka in a jug of orange juice and call it a screwdriver.
