Playlists
Street Beats
New polls find mixed support for wiretaps. However, argument complicated by fact that analysis obtained through wiretapping. Five Penn SEAS Departments labeled "deficient." P.
That Kid
You know, that kid in your class who... ...is unmistakably a native speaker of the language which you are studying, but for some reason still enjoys taking the class and listening to foolish Americans consistently screw up his native language.
Your Guide to... campus art
On a mission to understand Penn's public works through their histories, influences and rumors, Street writers explore the meaning of art (and life) "Split Button" The "Split Button," constructed by Claes Oldenburg in June of 1981 located in front of Van Pelt library, has become a favorite (and contentious) part of Penn's folklore.
Art next door
A woman is on display. Seated upon a platform, she bears all that is left uncovered by her black pumps, fishnets and a sign which reads, "What is art?
Super bowl for dummies
We understand that football is not everyone's cup of tea, so here are some fail-safe phrases to mask the fact that you know absolutely shit about football. When They Say... "I bet Hines Ward is going to go off for over 100 yards." "I enjoy watching Hines Ward excel at the game that he plays." "Ten bucks says Roethlisberger can't keep his completion percentage at 63%." "I am a big fan of completion percentages.
From the Editor
College seems to redefine the strata of friendship. As we learn to look at our academics with more nuance, it's only natural this would spread to friendship.
Dept. of interracial relations
Kriss Turner's breakthrough screenplay Something New proves to be a breath of fresh air in multiple ways.
That Guy
This week's "That Guy" is none other than Michael C. Maronna. Michael C. who, you ask? You may not know his name but you'll never forget his pale skin, gangly figure, fiery mane or his cracking pubescent voice as narrator of the bizarre storylines of Nickelodeon's cult favorite, The Adventures of Pete and Pete. Since Pete and Pete's cancellation in 1996, Michael has been on the Hollywood backburner, getting suspended from high school for setting guitars on fire, studying film and re-emerging onto the Hollywood scene. In 2002, Maronna made his first appearance on the big screen since his 1990 debut in Home Alone as Jeff, one of Kevin's (Macaulay Culkin) older siblings.
Ego of the week
Fine Arts senior "Steph G-T" specializes in painting and dabbles in all areas of cultural refinement (she's also an English major). This artsy intellectual rocks Philly-fied boho style and homemade neckwarmers. Who is your style icon? Lee Radziwell, Lauren Hutton in American Gigolo, Andre 3000. What's been your greatest creation? My knitted neckwarmer. PMA, ICA or the Fisher Fine Arts library? The Fabric Workshop and Museum.
Encore
Playwright Michael Hollinger is a classically trained violinist, and his knowledge and background in music wonderfully envelops and reverberates throughout Opus. The play follows a string quartet as it prepares to perform Beethoven's Opus 131 at the White House.
Susanna Foo's Chinese New Year
Susanna Foo Restaurant 1512 Walnut St. Until Sun Feb. 12, $65 (215) 545-2666 www.susannafoo.com If you think Chinese food is all about the greasy spring roles, sesame chicken and vegetable stir-fry that's too mushy to enjoy, take a step out of University City.
Ring My Belle... and sebastian
Belle and Sebastian The Life Pursuit What happened to the old Stuart Murdoch? Where did he go?
Grammy predictions
The 48th Annual Grammy Awards roll around this Wednesday, and although the Grammys seem to mean less and less each year, we thought we'd give you our predictions.
Go south And catch the wave
Hidden in Philadelphia's historic section is New Wave Cafe. From its energetic after-work bar crowd to its homey dining room filled with people of all ages, this restau-bar has something for everyone.
Meet me at le bar
Upon entering Le Bec-Fin, and being led down a winding staircase away from the garish opulence of the main restaurant, I couldn't help but feel like a third-class passenger on the Titanic. This was shortlived, as the subterranean Bar Lyonnais is seductively plush, oozing with class and authenticity.
Word on the street : Discmanblues
Even before I was a hip music editor for this publication, I listened to music I deemed semi-alternative.
The Last Stop
The sports complex at Pattison, the last stop going south on the Orange line, is a sort of municipal preserve, its chief resources being the worn pavement and concrete that make up its wonderland of sports shrines and parking lots.
Drink like the irish
The lively crowd in the front room -- the one where you'll find the long, mahogany bar -- should be a clue as to what Irish Pub does best.
Something old, 'something new'
In Something New, first-time director Sanaa Hamri makes an admirable effort to increase discourse on the perpetually controversial topic of race.
