Spring Fling 2013

Despite discontent with Fling lineup, guest pass sales remain steady

With Fling just a week and a half away, students from other schools are booking their bus and train tickets to come to Penn.

Tyga debate extends to Harvard campus

One week ago, Tyga was also revealed as a performer at Harvard’s version of Spring Fling, Yardfest.

Morgan Jones | Problematic policy

Access to the Quadrangle building access will be restricted during Fling. According to Penn, the administration is trying to “curb the threat of underage or irresponsible drinking” and reduce the number of hospitalizations. I don’t think the new policy will be effective. In fact, I think it may have the opposite effect.

Elise A. Mitchell | A response to “Are you out there?”

Girl Talk, who specializes in mash-ups and sampling, regularly samples from music with lyrics that are equally as misogynistic Tyga’s. However, thus far there have been little to no complaints pertaining to the misogynistic nature of his samples. I cannot help but suspect that race is at the heart of this matter.

Division of Public Safety 'optimistic' about 2013 Fling safety

The Division of Public Safety administers maximum measures to ensure the health and safety of students during Spring Fling.

Students disappointed with Girl Talk for Fling

In the hours since the Social Planning and Events Committee announced DJ Girl Talk would headline this year’s Spring Fling concert, student responses have been swift and many.

Girl Talk announced as final Spring Fling artist

DJ Girl Talk is the third and final artist to perform at Spring Fling on April 12, behind his openers, Tyga and Janelle Monae.

Students speak out against Tyga for Fling

A number of students on campus have recently spoken out against the choice of Tyga as a performer in this year’s Fling concert. The individuals take issue with many of Tyga’s lyrics, which they claim feature misogynistic and racist themes.

Quad building access to be restricted during Fling

All interior Quad doors will be “inaccessible for entrance” or have AlliedBarton Security guards posted outside on the Friday and Saturday of Spring Fling.

Tyga added to Spring Fling lineup

Rapper Tyga will be coming to Penn on April 12 as the first Spring Fling opening artist. Tyga, born Michael Ray Nguyen-Stevenson, came to fame with songs like “Faded,” “Roger That” and the megahit “Rack City”.

Janelle Monae to open at Spring Fling concert

Janelle Monae is the first of three artists to be announced for Penn’s annual Spring Fling concert. Monae marks a turn from the electronic genre of last year’s Fling. She is known for her debut album The ArchAndroid, which earned her a nomination for best contemporary R&B album at the Grammys in 2011.

SPEC sponsors Fling Fridays as lead-up to Spring Fling

In preparation for Spring Fling next month, the Social Planning and Events Committee’s Spring Fling committee has sponsored a new series of events, called Fling Fridays, for the past three weeks.

Students speculate about Spring Fling performers

As Spring Fling begins to creep steadily upon us, students are beginning to play the guessing game as to whom this year’s performers will be.

SPEC announces Fling theme '40 Years of Fling'

The Social Planning and Events Committee decided on “40 Years of Fling” as its theme for this year’s Spring Fling, which will take place April 12-13.