Comic Con 2012

Comic book sellers and enthusiasts gathered in Philadelphia to share their love of all things animated at the March 18 Philadelphia Comic Con. It is not every day that one hears mainstream discussions of Superman, Spiderman, DC or Marvel. Many have forgotten about these comic icons and companies. Yet, they still do have a following  [...]

Heartfelt decor sets Valentine’s Day scene

Columnist Meghan White offers crafts for those celebrating Valentine’s Day. I’ll be honest with you, I miss the Valentine’s Days of elementary school. Everyone in class had to exchange valentines with everyone else. And more selfishly, I liked to see how much more creative I was than the rest of my class. From the mailboxes [...]

Scenic spots encourage romantic moments

Public make-out sessions have become an ever-evolving art, and getting that special kiss in Philadelphia is not the easiest task. That special romantic overlook or little hidden corner of the city isn’t always easy to find. Trying to make the move as SEPTA roars by and that awful city stench fills the air does not [...]

HandMeg hand sews inexpensive pouch

Columnist Meghan White tries her hand at a sewing project, and uses felt to make a small pouch. I’ve never been one for pattern making, or even using patterns for that matter. In eighth grade home economics, or whatever it was called in politically correct jargon, I was the only one who had used a [...]

Thrift shops offer creative costume alternatives

College students don’t always have to dress promiscuously for Halloween. Thrift and vintage stores can provide the perfect pieces for a creative costume. On one of the most beloved nights of the year, girls on college campuses across America wear the most promiscuous things they can imagine. For many college-aged kids, Halloween is about dressing [...]

Students Look To Roll Into Home

Roller derby enthusiasts come together to shred the rinks with hopes of passing the sport to future students. To her Temple students, she’s known as Anastasia Hudgins, an assistant professor of anthropology. But in the world of women’s flat-track roller derby, she’s better known as Butterfly Stitches – the tongue-in-cheek nickname given to her when [...]

Lunch Lady Variety

In an effort to raise money for the Fringe show, two performers brought laughs to the London Grill. The London Grill was overcome by laughter and local Philadelphia talent on April 2 as a fundraising variety show that brought back everyone’s favorite lunch lady at the Red Square Theatre. The duo of Lunch Lady and [...]

Headlining Act: The Insomnia Theater Cabaret

The Insomnia Theater puts on its first cabaret performance, showcasing students’ many varying talents. The Underground, located inside the Student Center, became a nightclub for Insomnia Theater’s first cabaret performance on March 23. Co-founder and vice president of Insomnia Theater, Niki Ianni, a junior public relations major, said since the club was created, she wanted [...]

Nonprofit theater services surrounding community

The Walking Fish Theatre spreads its love of performing arts to Philadelphia. For a playwright, having one’s vision come to life on the stage is a rewarding experience – something Michelle Pauls and Stan Heleva of the Walking Fish Theatre have personally witnessed. The theater is a creation of their vision, from the name and [...]

Creating magic in the muggle world

“Potterdelphia” serves the community as more than just a fan club. Most Harry Potter enthusiasts have given up hope of ever receiving a coveted acceptance letter from the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. But fans of Potterdelphia are still waiting patiently – and in the meantime, bringing as much magic as possible to the [...]

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