Campus Life

Guy walking out of Wawa: I bought an extra pack of cigarettes for networking.
February 27, 2015 at 3:24 pm

We asked students around campus, “what do you think is the status of privilege at Penn?” Most people weren’t comfortable speaking on the topic, and almost no one was willing to use their names. Here’s what some brave souls had to say.
February 26, 2015 at 2:30 am

This week, Word on the Street asked Penn students about privilege at Penn. Most students wouldn't discuss the topic, even fewer would allow their name next to their quote. But that's the thing about the conversations that make us uncomfortable—they're often the most important. Here’s what a few students had to say.
February 26, 2015 at 12:20 am

Ego brought you Doppelgängers and now we present Synon-names: people with the same identities on Penn Directory, but are totally different in person. Beware next time you email Rebecca Stein begging for an "A."
February 26, 2015 at 12:15 am

Denzel, aka "Coco Diesel," may be too scared to walk into his basement, but he's definitely not too scared to tackle society's biggest issues.
February 26, 2015 at 12:00 am

My lin is awesome—they know me so well. We’re the beSDT lin around, and everyone can tell! They think I’m aDDDorable, so phresh and so PHIne. I love my lin and I know they’re all mine We love to hang and chat as a group, But when it comes to gossip, Highbrow’s got the real scoop.
February 25, 2015 at 1:30 am

Let's face it—your steamy visions of a hot Mexican fling are unrealistic. If you’re single and ready for a Pringle, have no fear.
February 22, 2015 at 2:00 am

My phone ran out of storage because of all my dating apps. JSwipe, Tinder, Hinge, Grouper and even Grindr (for journalistic research) framed my phone background (Word on the Street, p.
February 19, 2015 at 1:41 am

In the spirit of midterm season, Highbrow evaluated the, ahem, performance of two lacking lovers and graded them accordingly.
February 19, 2015 at 1:00 am

Christian leaders at Starbucks under Commons: Coffee is like the Reformation.
February 19, 2015 at 12:30 am

Strap down, gag yourself and cover your eyes, because we present you with 50 Shades of Highbrow.
February 19, 2015 at 12:00 am

Another day, another chance to swipe right, left or wrong for some Penn students looking for love (or matches). This week, Word on the Street gets a little MTV with a story of being catfished on Tinder.
February 19, 2015 at 12:00 am

This hungree girl understands the finer things in life. Whether she's digging for truffles or whipping up mac and cheese, Amanda has taken the cooking scene by storm. We just hope we're invited to her next dinner party.
February 19, 2015 at 12:00 am

This is the Love Issue. Ego loves our vaginas. So we sat down with the co–producers of The Vagina Monologues to talk about all things vag. 
February 12, 2015 at 5:09 am

Last month, The New York Times published “The 36 Questions That Lead to Love”—a list of questions that are supposed to make two people fall in love by jumping straight into the deep shit. But let's be honest, learning about someone's "hopes and dreams" is kind of meh. We present you with 36 questions you might actually care about when finding love, or at least finding out how sceney you are.
February 12, 2015 at 4:21 am

Still scrambling for Valentine’s Day ideas for your special someone? Here’s 50 (minus 40) reasons why you should look no further than Fifty Shades of Grey.
February 12, 2015 at 4:14 am

ABC brought you Wife Swap, but in honor of Valentine's Day, Ego is bringing you the less shitty, equally as unrealistic, Boyfriend Swap. Both of the Ego editors put their professional and romantic relationships on the line, all for the sake of "journalism" (read: Distrito margaritas). 
February 12, 2015 at 4:12 am

SDT JAP: I like to think my room smells like Chanel.
February 12, 2015 at 3:00 am

Valentine’s Day is just two days away. This week, Word on the Street is taking on Penn’s sex culture, which has a lot less to do with what you did last night and a lot more to do with what you said you did.
February 12, 2015 at 2:54 am

Is it getting hotter at Penn or is it just all these steamy professors? Highbrow has been going sans–Moncler this winter thanks to our piping–hot course load. This Valentine’s Day, we present you with a list of Penn’s finest. A+ 
February 12, 2015 at 2:44 am