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No More Questions

So here's what happened. We were supposed to interview the old man who hands out La Rouche pamphlets but he stood us up.

Flat Possom Larry

Larry Maltz, the proprietor of The Last Word on 3925 Walnut Street, is more than just your average store owner.

Meet Fraser Frazier

As we all know, going grocery shopping can be a chore. Luckily for us, going to Freshgrocer is more like a party in your cart -- everyone is invited!

Hail to the Chief

1326 freshman made their voices heard. In the end, what were they shouting? "Andy Kaplan, let's see some ass." Andrew Kaplan is the recently voted President of the Class of '07, and he's not afraid to tackle the big questions, like "Who do you like more than a friend?" or "What will you do to save the babies?" So tell us your life story. I'm from Kansas.

The 105th funniest man

Matt Selman graduated from the College of Arts and Sciences in 1993. He was Editor-in-Chief of 34th Street and has worked on The Simpsons from 1997 to the present.

The Joys of Motherhood

Follow your nose to 107 Rodney in Spruce College House where the odors of Febreze, AXE Body Spray and day-old heroin addict will fill your nostrils and soothe your soul.

Inside OHara's

At first glance, one might think that OHara's Fish House at 39th and Chestnut is like any other campus bar.

Grandmothers and blue (crystal) balls

Center city psychics Gina (27 S. 19th Street) and Elizabeth (2028 Chestnut Street) are our golden ticket to Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory of celestial understanding.

One Man Army

One of the best and most original acts to come from Philadelphia in a long time, Atom and His Package puts on an amazing live show with only a synthesizer, guitar, and his hilarious but inspired lyrics.

Wake Up and Smell the Muscles

Editor's Note: This is the uncut version of the interview that ran in the April 3, 2003, issue of 34th Street. Patrick Swayze: aging 80's heartthrob or sexual dynamo?

Living the Rock and Roll Life

As Sparta prepared to end their stint early as co-headliners of the SnoCore Tour due to unforeseen circumstances, drummer Tony Hajjar was nice enough to sit down and spend some time with Street. The band -- who came into being after At the Drive-In announced their "hiatus" in 2001 - put out their first full length album Wiretap Scars in 2002, while opening for some of the best bands around. Do you find it weird touring during wartime? The war is so fucking annoying.

I Love You All

A trip to The Fresh Grocer isn't complete without a greeting from Ray and Ernie, two local men who are willing to hold the door, carry your groceries, hail a cab, and do just about anything to make your trip to the grocery store a little bit easier.

Interview: Anything beyond making out

Kristin Bateman, Whitney Parker and Lauren Tuchman live in E.F. Smith in Ware College House. Elliot Dawson also lives in Ware, down the hall in Coxe.

Interview: Mtterly fascinating

What do John Wilkes Booth's thorax, a wall of 139 skulls and a soap lady have in common? For $5 with your student ID, you can see and study them all at the Mtter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia at 19 S.

Interview: Sieves, breastplates, and lutefisk

How many Wing Bowls has the Norseman contested in? Cyndy: This is Bruce's first in terms of being a contestant.

Interview: Searching for Billy Moore

An interview with senior class president Billy Moore on Nov. 15, 2002,on the eve of the Penn-Harvard football game. Street: You're vocally anti-Princeton.

Interview: "We don't do Santa"

The Jane to his Dick, you know her best as the wife of evangelizing Penn preacher Brother Stephen White.

Interview: Detecting a genius

Perusing the fresh produce and fresher Mennonites at Reading Terminal Market on a Saturday afternoon, one cannot help but be enchanted by the sweet sounds of a jazz pianist tickling the ivories.

Interview: Art My Ass

Right from the outset I had my doubts. First, we had to pay to get in, even though it was Sunday. A total of 85 cents ? that's what they get for asking.

F.P.P: Stay away from Garden City

In this special segment of Room, we returned to the room of our very first subjects, College freshmen Lori White of St.
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