Playlists
Not Your Average Frat boy
Aaron Karo may be a 20-something comedian, but he's still a guy with his finger on the college pulse.
Word of the week
One pronunciation: (WON) definition: Short for "one love,", it is an expression of deep wishes of goodwill from one whodi to another Ex. Rutherford B.
Fear of Walking Fear of Walking Fear of Walking
Our country is obsessed with the mafia. Something about organized crime appeals to us despite a disapproval of the lives they lead.
Word on the street
Earlier this semester, my friend Thessaly La Force and I made a nine-minute documentary about student activism in New York City.
First rate fare on third
North Third offers a haven from the alcohol-only environs that dominate Northern Liberties. Remember you need to eat before drinking your brains off around the block. When you enter this restaurant/ pub (and not the other way around), your eyes may need a moment to adjust, but the dark atmosphere is part of North Third's charm.
Your Guide to ... a local spring break
If your exotic spring break plans fell through, never got off the ground or were rendered impossible by your lack of funds, you needn't fret.
Guides
The Fray Theatre of Living Arts 334 South St. Fri, 9 p.m., $10.50-12 (215) 922-1011 www.theateroflivingarts.net Following the craze of bands that start with the word "the" comes The Fray, a Denver-based pop-rock group that came out with their debut album, How to Save a Life, in September.
Pura love, 100 Percent
If you can't make it down to Mexico or South America for spring break, just head a few miles North, to Pura Vida.
Penn's Next top Model (Week Two)
The judges have spoken, and only five girls remain to snag the cover of Street. This week's challenge: to blend in with your surroundings by dressing as a natural element (earth, wind, fire, water) and to brave the glare of Bio Pond loiterers.
Night Shift blues
If you loved Night Watch two years ago, you're in for a treat with Night Watch 2. This Russian sci-fi/thriller/fantasy/action flick will surely knock your socks off... if you don't pass out from all the gory blood-stained battles first.
Thing of the week
Dreamcatchers* These ancient Indian crafts hang over your bed and use the power of the spirits to protect you from bad dreams.
Street Beats
At religious universities, debates arise over faith and academic freedom. Students troubled by new reading curriculum: "A Crucifix of One's Own," "Dear God, It's Me, Pat Robertson" and "Things Fall Apart (for Mormons, Jews, Catholics and Muslims)." PNC Bank at 40th and Walnut robbed of $500. Looters to spend money on medium Gia Pronto salad with large beverage. Reform Jews hope to unmix mixed marriages. They practice technique by separating pretzels from cheetos in bag of Chex Party Poppers. During Mardi Gras, a city learns to party again. If you bumpin' say it: New Orleans is where the party at.
From the editor
To South Padre Island, Cabo, Cancun and the Bahamas: screw you, I'm going to Disney World. This is not to say those are the only other options.
Cook takes on Kitchen
Friday morning, Steven Cook answers six calls for reservations in a span of 15 minutes. He politely turns some callers away--those naively hoping to get squeezed in for Saturday night, or for Valentines Day, still two weeks away. Others are in the know. They've heard the raves deeming Marigold Kitchen, tucked away in a residential neighborhood of West Philadelphia, the city's best new BYOB. They know about the 3-bell rating from feared Philadelphia Inquirer critic Craig LaBan; they've even seen accolades in Gourmet and Food and Wine magazines, bibles worshipped by foodies across the country.
Philly Rockers Fight for Visibility
"The last time we were out on tour was two or three years ago. We've actually just been recording this album, and watching the children.
Hometown holiday
The second you step into Azure, the red fish on the wall welcomes you to this self-proclaimed "vacation style" restaurant.
The olympic spirit: is it in you?
You know you're destined for the following Winter Olympic sports if: Male Figure Skating -- You prance around in your mother's clothing doing interpretive dance only to later purge your sins using her bidet. Male Ice Dancing -- The one adjective people use to describe you is FIERCE. Women's Ice Hockey -- You're distantly related to Becky "the Icebox" O'Shea. Men's Ice Hockey -- You're from a country where people have last names like "Khabibulin" that are actually pronounced like "HAV-ee-BOO-lin." Cross Country Skiing -- You say California like Arnold Schwarzenegger and celebrate folklore of the Holy Roman Empire. Male Doubles Luge -- You enjoy nestling your head in other men's swamp nuts.
Daytripper: Chinatown
One of Philadelphia's oldest neighborhoods is now becoming one of the city's most unique cultural hotspots.
Penn Inspired Olympic Events
Bullet Dodging: Teams sprint up and down in front of the 7-11 on 38th Street, trying to dodge bullets fired by local West Philadelphians.
