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Bookworm culture

04 December 2007

Libraries evoke images of tall shelves stacked with books and scholars spread out over mahogany desks, pouring through pages, discovering secrets and solving the problems of humanity. Paley Library on Main Campus is no different.

Notable deaths of 2007: gone but not forgotten

04 December 2007

Elizabeth Gladys Dean is 95 years old. Up until October 2007, she – and only one other person in the living world – shared the same experience. At 2 months old, Dean was on the

Drama ‘Bella’ takes an emotional journey through New York

27 November 2007

REVIEW – In the era of the big-budget blockbuster movie, it is hard to find a film that doesn’t rely on explicit sex, violence and car chases to draw in audiences and make money. It’s

Cintioli’s sells guitars, accordions at low prices

27 November 2007

If there were to be a king of accordions, it would be Benny Cintioli. The owner of Cintioli’s Music Center in Northeast Philadelphia makes sure his store serves as a bastion of anyone’s musical needs.

Label seeks taking back the streets

27 November 2007

Unlike most record companies, Manny Strong Records stresses the importance of family and community and cares about providing the highest quality product for the cheapest price. Promoting fresh hip-hop with a positive message is the

Students’ films on the way to big screen

27 November 2007

Temple film students are gaining exposure in Philadelphia and beyond through the Solstice Film Series, a monthly event that showcases independent cinema from local artists. Solstice held its sixth screening on Nov. 15 at the

Vying to make the lineup of Phillies ballgirls

27 November 2007

Meghan Essman stood before a group of 15 college-aged women, glancing at the batting cage behind her. “Don’t kill the ball,” she said. “Don’t hit me. I’ve been hit twice already by the last group.”

Draught Horse of a new color

27 November 2007

South Philly native Jolly Weldon is a veteran restaurateur. Ten years ago, he opened Prime Rib at the Warwick Hotel at 17th and Locust streets. In 2001, he opened Jolly’s American Bar at 17th and

Professional attire rules to give perfect first impression

27 November 2007

Even though I’ve always had a healthy interest in fashion, I’ve never been the type to freak out about having the perfectly put together outfit every day of the week. If a print is a

The many faces of FrankTV

27 November 2007

More entertainers should be like Frank Caliendo. You may have seen the countless commercials on TBS featuring Caliendo impersonating pop culture icons like President George Bush, Dr. Phil, Jack Nicholson and Robin Williams. The funnyman’s