Here at Penn, most of us seem to be attached at the hip to our phones, laptops, and other tech products. Our classrooms, homes and worlds seem to be constantly flooded with screens. This week, Word on the Street brings you the story of a computer crash, and how it changed one student's perspective on her technological dependence.
Jameel Mohammed (‘17)
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Go–to item: "This bracelet I made this past summer."
Style bio: "I’m really into Oxford shirts and American classics, polos and then I wear these combat boots almost every day. Because the whole idea behind my personal style and my design is to take classic styles and add an edge."
There’s more to the holidays than just the food and travel. Some revolve around the television. Here are some family traditions that we are thankful for, no matter the season.
Two
years after “An Awesome Wave,” alt-J have returned with their sophomore album,
a slightly disjointed compilation of beautiful, experimental tracks.
“AFTER THE DISCO”
Broken Bells
James Mercer of “The Shins” and renowned indie–rock producer Brian Burton—better known as Danger Mouse—are back, four years after the duo’s debut album.
The Los Angeles–based Haim sisters burst onto the music scene during the summer of 2012 with danceable singles “Falling” and “Forever” that were ripe and ready for alternative radio play.