Campus Life

Senior class president Puneet Singh isn't just a one-trick pony. This Ohio native is a member of both Dhamaka and Simply Chaos, and is proud to call himself a Sphinge. Street: Best and worst perks of being senior class president?
April 3, 2008 at 12:00 am

Senior Raheem Palmer is Penn's number one DJ to date. DJ "R to da Izza" mixes on his music, Adobe Photoshop and DJ Ben Franklin. Street: How did you get involved in DJing? Raheem Palmer: I've always been fascinated by turntables, and I noticed that all of the producers I looked up to started out as DJs.
March 27, 2008 at 12:00 am

When walking on 37th past the Compass towards the Quad, you may have wondered what the tranquil-looking - and kind of eerie - quad is that sits parallel to Locust Walk.
March 27, 2008 at 12:00 am

The Polaroid instant camera, a leading item in 20th century retail and often cited as a precursor to the digital era, died in late February.
March 20, 2008 at 12:00 am

Molly Mitchell splits her time between comedy improv group Without A Net, the men's crew team and her dorm room in Hill.
March 20, 2008 at 12:00 am

Holga Camera by Lomography $70.00 With the popularity of digital photography, it may be hard to pull yourself away from the instant gratification of a digital image.
March 20, 2008 at 12:00 am

Freshman Rylan Collins has a lot to balance: ROTC, a pending record deal and Penn Engineering. He still has time, however, to go for the ladies and work on his "mojo." Street: We hear you turned down a record deal to come to Penn.
February 28, 2008 at 12:00 am

We operate in a world of jargon, a world of insider slang, a world of in-the-know lexicon. It's easy to get lost in the act of ranting in idiom, but do you ever feel like you don't know exactly what you're saying?
February 21, 2008 at 12:00 am

I came to the University of Pennsylvania with the goal of becoming an economics major. I had never taken an econ class before, but it seemed like the most concrete option for a College student such as myself who fears the possibility of living a poverty-stricken life.
February 21, 2008 at 12:00 am

Kaegan Sparks hails from a small southern-Texas town, but she's making a big mark on Penn's urban campus.
February 21, 2008 at 12:00 am

Fashion designer Jordan Cohen reveals his true colors. The College junior expounds on 34th Street (yes, the actual street), Skittles and public nudity. Street: How would you describe your personal style? Jordan Cohen: It's really a lack thereof.
February 14, 2008 at 12:00 am

No matter how too-cool-for-school you think you are, there's one dorky pastime even the toughest of us Ivy League badasses can't pass up.
February 14, 2008 at 12:00 am

Didn't have time to pick up something special for your special someone? Never fear. We've got the best last-minute Valentine's gifts this side of 34th Street. M&M has the hook-up for those Valentine's Day non-conformists.
February 14, 2008 at 12:00 am

Let's face it, the real entertainment occurs in between plays. Check out the best commercials of this year's Super Bowl. A throwback to Will Ferrell's signature move in A Night at the Roxbury, this Diet Pepsi Max commercial was a refreshing (pun intended) break from the not-so-subtle humor attempts of other ads.
February 7, 2008 at 12:00 am

With her eclectic taste in television and a strong sense of patriotism, Penn Leads the Vote's Stephanie Simon puts the super in Super Tuesday. Street: Tell us a little about Penn Leads the Vote. Stephanie Simon: PLTV is a non-partisan organization promoting student voter registration and mobilization.
February 7, 2008 at 12:00 am

Although often nerdy by nature, Ivy Leaguers do have a little of that Animal House spirit in them. While some attend Ivy League schools to obtain a cubicle at Goldman Sachs or to find a nice husband who will support their expensive shoe habits, college wouldn't be college without its antics.
February 7, 2008 at 12:00 am

Let's face it: Your main source of knowledge comes from Google searches. Unlike some college professors, Google always has an answer.
January 31, 2008 at 12:00 am

Sophomore Donnie Johnson spills the dirt on her a capella group Inspiration, white boys and having her wisdom teeth out. Street: What's it like being in Inspiration? Donnie Johnson: It is like being in a family with some of the most talented kids at Penn.
January 31, 2008 at 12:00 am

School takes over and sometimes all you want to do is run from Van Pelt screaming about how you never want to read Kant or Shakespeare again.
January 31, 2008 at 12:00 am

Street: Tell us about your fashion line. Mikey Tedori: It's called Boku Ikasu. Roughly translated in Japanese, Boku Ikasu means "my style" - my direction, my individuality, my passion.
January 24, 2008 at 12:00 am