Campus Life

The smell that hits you upon entering Kitchen Kapers, located just south of Walnut on 17th Street, is distinct if at first a tad confusing.
March 23, 2010 at 9:30 pm

At first glance, the inconspicuous shop tucked beside Rum Bar on Walnut resembles teen-haven Claire’s — just with an upgrade in luxury and price.
March 23, 2010 at 9:27 pm

Nestled between a series of shops, grocers and hairdressers on 17th and Sansom, Petulia’s Folly hardly belongs in the dark alley in which it is located.
March 23, 2010 at 9:22 pm

If you’re anything like us, then going to a record store is the most exciting part of your week. If you aren’t, that’s okay; you’ll still love Repo Records.
March 23, 2010 at 9:18 pm

If you’re in the market for being made up, massaged, waxed, or if you just want to smell nice — try Blue Mercury. Located in a cozy shop on Walnut, just steps from Rittenhouse Square, Blue Mercury is a national luxury makeup and spa chain with a boutique feel. A makeup display at the shop’s center reigns, governed by two long rows of brands including Nars, Laura Mercier, Bobbi Brown and Trish McEvoy.
March 23, 2010 at 9:13 pm

There is something deliciously ironic about the I. Goldberg Army and Navy store, namely that it is — of all things — a hipster’s paradise.
March 23, 2010 at 9:09 pm

Hidden behind a frosted glass window adorned with a Valentine’s-esque heart, lies the comfy to erotic jumble that is Coeur.
March 23, 2010 at 9:00 pm

Nestled in the row of gorgeous boutiques that line North 3rd Street, Topstitch stands out as a particular hot spot for those who love an eclectic closet.
March 23, 2010 at 8:51 pm

Ronald Jordashe (aka RJ) Wynn, spends every weekend monitering his cross-dressing castmates, a task he clearly enjoys too much.
March 18, 2010 at 1:05 am

Although Student Health Services can sometimes be a pain in the tush, they do provide some well-kept secret stressbusters.
March 18, 2010 at 1:04 am

There’s nothing like a sweet pair of kicks to add a little street cred to your wardrobe. Even American Apparel-clad sorostitutes look instantly more legit when rocking some fly dunks with their standard black leggings.
March 18, 2010 at 12:56 am

The end of spring break means different things for different people. For some, it’s a chance to venture through West Philadelphia without a heavy jacket again.
March 18, 2010 at 12:49 am

Junior Maura Goldstein, Penn’s resident locally grown foodie, is trying to revamp Penn students’ eating habits through FarmEcology and PennGreen.
February 25, 2010 at 12:18 am

ChatRoulette is completely insane. When you press play and your web cam turns on, you enter a land of utter and complete crackpot madness.
February 25, 2010 at 12:08 am

One half of the force behind Guy French, this former Tabard – who graduated in 2006 with a degree in Art History and a minor in French and Fine Arts – offers sage advice for Penn fashionistas. Street: What inspired you to get into fashion?
February 18, 2010 at 3:05 am

Ladies, picture this: It’s May 2010 and Penn has just ousted you from the warm security of its bubble.
February 18, 2010 at 1:37 am

It’s February, and you know what that means! Seniors are running rampant, eager to fill their Feb Club cards and claim a spot on the holy plaque at Smokes.
February 18, 2010 at 1:24 am

When I tell people that I’m from Buffalo, NY I get two inaccurate responses: “that’s cool!” and “it’s cold there.” These people have never lived in Buffalo because it is neither cool nor cold.
February 18, 2010 at 12:50 am

With all those females screaming “Vagina!” on the walk, Street can’t get sex off its mind.
February 10, 2010 at 10:38 pm

Vagina! Vagina! Read all about it! These five high-powered ladies have dedicated the past few months to making sure that EVERYBODY on Penn’s campus knows about vaginas … and their monologues.
February 10, 2010 at 10:22 pm