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Jim Newell | Why I won't donate to the capital campaign
by we | October 22, 2007 1:00AM
During my wanderings on the Saturday of my first Homecoming as a Penn alumnus, I came across what appeared to be Epcot Center on College Green. As I found out, the campy festivus was actually the kickoff of Penn's new, $3.5 billion capital campaign. Penn, you slut! Anyone else go to this thing? Lasers! Amy Gutmann in strapless red! Promotional campaign videos featuring students with fun ethnic names! But hey, what about that three-beer limit? If you're throwing a party celebrating the end of the world, at least get the kids drunk.
Jim Newell | An English degree won't get you to China
by we | May 11, 2007 1:00AM
Even if Penn's academics proved unhelpful in providing direction in life, the four years spent learning about one's self are priceless.
Italian institution brings the goods
by we | October 11, 2006 1:00AM
My companion to Portofino wanted to order fettuccine alfredo, but the chef, Giuseppe Falconio, wouldn't let him. Sitting at our table, Falconio shook his head at my friend's lack of mealtimes ambition.
Where have all the seniors gone?
by we | July 27, 2006 1:00AM
I've spent the bulk of the last two summers in Philadelphia. Same house, same bedroom, (unfortunately) same landlord. Same car that won't start when I want to go home for the weekend. Same trips to 7-11 for donuts when I'm bored. Same. Old. Shit. It's not all the same though.
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