Features Fifth Estate: Sizing up last week’s stories 08 September 2008 Our new columnist doesn’t like lazy beach reporting. But she does like babies.
Features Philly’s nicest nerd: Q&A with Geekadelphia.com owner Eric Smith 08 September 2008 Any topic can and will become divisive on a blog. Even petty issues, like the change of Harry Potter’s release date, aren’t safe from debate. That’s why Eric Smith, proprietor of Geekadelphia.com, is an anomaly in the online nerd community.
Features Is ‘Hair’ still relevant? 08 September 2008 When it first debuted in 1967, the musical about hippies reflected the country’s radical youth. In 2008, its second performance was outdated.
Art Not your little sister’s Hula Hoop 08 September 2008 Once a hobby just for kids, Hula hooping has become a fitness craze, competitive sport and growing community in Philly.
Columns Offbeat Academia: How to test a new roomie 08 September 2008 Awkward moments shape roommate friendships or simply create weird tensions.
Features Choosing religion: a struggle with spirituality 08 September 2008 Having grown up in a family where a household religion was never the case, a Temple student tells of her path to find the creed right for her.
Events Farm-fresh food to line Liacouras 08 September 2008 Students and local farmers hope to combat climate change with the addition of a new farmers market.
Columns Pillow Talk: Honesty makes best relationship 08 September 2008 Eliminate all relationship worries with one simple rule: tell the truth.
Features Dorm differences shape freshman relationships 08 September 2008 Having made the initial steps during the first two weeks, freshmen explain the benefits and drawbacks of communal- and suite-style dorms.
Features Where to go and what to do this week 05 September 2008 Here’s a list of what to do and who to see this week.