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Morning Class Survival Guide

We never take classes before noon… but for those poor souls with 9 a.m.–ers, these tips are for you.

by ALEXANDRA JAFFE

Word On The Street: Boring is Underrated

Before Penn, I can’t remember the last time I had a boring friend. I’m not talking about the kind of boring defined as “not interesting,” but rather the kind of boring friend who’s content with just watching How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days on your couch on a Friday night, while the rest of the world is at an Avicii concert.

by STEPHANIE RICE

The British Are Coming

Or rather, they’re already here, and they’ve brought with them a bloody brilliant collection of preppy basics

by ZEKE SEXAUER

Vixteen Candles

This West Philly institution lets local crafters hawk their wares

by MEGAN RUBEN

Aptly-Named Store

The title says it all

by PATRICK DEL VALLE

Life of Briar

Starring Vin(tage) Diesel

by ZACCHIAUS MCKEE

Shopping Guide Slideshow

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by 34TH STREET

The Real Deal

A vintage store that’s worth the trip

by FRIDA GARZA

Definitely Not Free Clothing

Mass–produced indie imitator isn't worth its price tag

by NINA WOLPOW

Pretty Colors

An Old City standout with Old City prices

by LAURA FRANCIS

The Penn Piper

A new campus boutique has three legs up on its competition: Location, Location, Location

by ALEXA NICOLAS

Gold Bonded

Exactly what you wouldn't expect to find inside of a dry cleaners

by LEAH STEINBERG

Enter Through The Gift Shop

A book museum's tiny, quaint gift shop will have you coming Rosenbach for more.

by BEN LERNER

The Great Firewall of China

Chinese Internet protocols may be more intricate than you once thought

by BEN HORN

Ego of the Week: Charles Gray

He’s the Chairman of the Penn College Republicans, a dual degree in Business and Art History and is most likely running for president of the Ronald Reagan fan club.

by 34TH STREET

Word on the Street: Why We Wept Over Whitney

It all happened so quickly. I absentmindedly opened my browser to check my email and there it was on People.com.

by BEN LERNER

Evolution of Fake IDs

Trying to sneak your way into (or out of) something is a concept as old as time itself. Well, almost. Here are history's best masters of disguise.

by 34TH STREET

Love, And Other Factors

Giving your Valentine the perfect gift isn’t easy.

by FARYN PEARL

Ego of the Week: Mady Glickman & Tamar Lisbona

It’s hard to ignore Mady Glickman, producer of The Vagina Monologues and former Street editor, and Tamar Lisbona, the show's director.

by 34TH STREET

Word on the Street: The Quest For A Gay Best Friend

[Please see ed. note at bottom of post] I have given myself a mission. Nope, it’s not to finish my freshman year with a 4.0, nor is it to use all my meal swipes by the end of the semester, nor is it even to successfully get into Smoke’s.

by JULIA LIEBERGALL

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