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NEWS

Summer Nail Trends: American Apparel Loves You!
May 3 - There’s nothing more exciting than moving on from winter’s drear and drag. Bring the carefree happiness of summer into your manicure!   While a quick color change is easy, keeping an experimental spirit will really put the sun in your grip and tell everyone who shakes your hand that you’re ready to embrace the season. The best part? Thanks to the cool stores... Read more

From Fling to Finals
Apr 26 - Haven’t made it back to class yet? Does your mom think you’re dead? Have you even left your bed? Hey, no judgment. The harsh reality of a weekday after any weekend of partying is always a struggle, and Fling has most certainly flung. However, it’s time to take care of ourselves and get back in shape! After all, Formal/Finals Season has arrived: stop shying away from... Read more

Fling from the Floor
Apr 16 - It’s pretty amazing what people will go through for Spring Fling: unbelievably long periods of partying, rallying, eating, dancing, and moon bouncing. This year floor ticket sales caused the most drama and heartbreak (but cancelled block parties come in as a close second). Read more about UPenn Spring Fling! Whereas most students started rallying last Monday, fling preparation... Read more

Vagabond: Old City's Best-Kept Shopping Secret
Apr 10 - “It’s natural for every man to be a vagabond occasionally." – Samuel Hammond   Imagine your dream store. Long racks of polished hippie-chic dresses, tops, coats, and trousers. An impressive collection of vintage garments you actually want to wear. Expansive tables and cases filled with cool crystal and wrapped wire jewelry. Finally, all of that ensconced in a... Read more

BLOG

Barnes and Noble Recommends Women Read Children's Magazines
Who here has seen Yentl? There’s a scene in the movie in which the book vendor calls out from his cart, “Picture books for women! Chapter books for men!” Yentl, the lovable female protagonist and proto-feminist, wants to buy a chapter book. The vendor, however, refuses to sell her... Read more...

Her Campus Discount on Flingables Fling Fashion
Use the code HERCAMPUS at checkout for 10 percent off and a free shotglass with orders at www.flingables.com!  Spring Fling fashion isn’t about style; it’s about spirit. Join the neon-clad crowds at tomorrow’s concert and carnival with your own vibrant apparel and... Read more...

Spring Fling Fashion Do’s
Okay ladies, Spring Fling time has arrived!!!! Prepare for what should be one of the most epic weekends of your Penn careers. This year’s theme is “Fling Never Tasted So Sweet” and it promises to numb your senses. The official Spring Fling kick-off is technically on Friday, April... Read more...

My Campus Celebrity

Campus Celebrities: Spring Fling Directors Kelly Chen, Casey Peeks, and Julie Palomba
It’s that time of year again, the time of year when the entire school can join together for one wild weekend of friends, festivity, music and (hopefully) memories. Yes, Spring Fling has arrived...

Campus Celebrity: Panhel Pres Jill Wang
When most people think Greek they may imagine scenes from the film Animal House, but Jill Wang believes there is something more to sororities than toga parties. This member of Kappa Alpha Theta has...

Campus Celebrity: Take Back the Night Organizer Sarah Gutman
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