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My Weekend at PennApps


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Around 1,400 students descended upon the University of Pennsylvania this past weekend to participate in PennApps, a student-run college hackathon at the nation’s first university. For 36 hours straight, teams worked on programming new mobile apps, websites or hardware that they hoped would impress their peers and, perhaps more importantly, the judges who awarded cash […]

Ask Tiffany: A pledge to keep his values


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Dear Tiffany,  I’m really nervous about joining a frat because I heard they make you do terrible and gross things during pledging. How can I make sure I don’t have to compromise my values but still have a thriving social life? – Nervous Nelly Despite attempts to hide pledging lore away in dirty frat house […]

7 Simple Ways to Live More Mindfully in College


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John Kabat-Zinn, University of Massachusetts Professor and creator of the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program at, said that “Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the present moment and nonjudgmentally.” Ever since a friend introduced me to the practice of mindfulness last year, I’ve become obsessed. I want always to be […]

Why Big Bear is a Winter Must-See


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Over the long weekend I had the opportunity to drive up to Big Bear Lake and spend a few days there with some friends. We rented a cabin, played mafia and spent time enjoying the incredible view. Being up in the mountains is an entirely different setting compared to the hustle and bustle of downtown […]

Adventuring San Diego: Tips to a [successful] weekend trip


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San Diego, the second-largest city in California, is the ideal place for any Trojan to take a two or three day trip. With its close proximity to Los Angeles, widely known scenery and countless events, San Diego remains a popular location for students to frequent, even if only for the weekend. La Jolla in the […]