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Ambler thrives as commuter campus

16 April 2012 Lauren Hertzler

Ambler Campus, though no longer a residential campus, still boasts an active student life through 30 different student organizations. Ambler Campus acts as an extension of a prime research university, offering a safe haven for

Meeting parents proves vital to relationship

10 April 2012 Alexis Sachdev

Columnist Alexis Sachdev discusses the importance of making a great impression on a lover’s parents. Spring has finally sprung, and the birds and the bees are humming and buzzing about. But you guys already know

Introvert columnist favors alone time, rejects peers’ pity

10 April 2012 Victoria Marchiony

Columnist Victoria Marchiony argues that introverts are not socially awkward, but actually prefer being alone. I recently had a conversation with an acquaintance, during which I was told, “I always feel bad when I see people

Green Council fosters collaboration with green organizations

10 April 2012 Joe Hoey

Columnist Joe Hoey discusses the umbrella organization, the Green Council, and its far-reaching efforts on Main Campus. Student organizations and the students they target often see the much ballyhooed annual Main Campus extravaganza that is

The Real World: North Philly

09 April 2012 Cara Stefchak

Guest columnist Cara Stefchak describes the various types of roommates one may encounter when moving into a new house. My life went to hell with the alleged theft of a $7 container of cashews. Yes,

Columnist suggests greener grocery shopping practices

02 April 2012 Marisa Steinberg

Columnist Marisa Steinberg discusses more eco-friendly ways to shop for food, with a lower environmental impact. When I relinquished the comfort of a meal plan, and purchasing and preparing food became my responsibility, I began

Occupy Vacant Lots promotes urban farming initiative

27 March 2012 Joe Hoey

Columnist Joseph Hoey discusses the urban farming initiatives to promote a clean city and a sense of community. Whenever I’ve had friends from out of town visit Main Campus and the surrounding area, one of

Springtime returns with noxious plants

27 March 2012 Victoria Marchiony

Columnist Victoria Marchiony discusses the smells emitted from the blooming trees on 13th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue. Ah, springtime. The weather is warm, the clouds are thin and the hemlines are rising. On

Columnist offers advice on how to avoid canvassers

26 March 2012 Joey Pasko

Joey Pasko offers three tips to keep a class commute bother-free from canvassers and preachers. All the signs are here: The trees are beginning to bloom, the weather is warming up once more and that

Hunting for hotties off-campus

19 March 2012 Alexis Sachdev

Columnist Alexis Sachdev scopes out unconventional spots to locate your next lover. Until today, March 20, I had previously not been able to legally go to bars to pick up a strapping young lad. That’s