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From Games to Reality: Q&A with Jane McGonigal

Jane McGonigal, PhD is a games developer and the author of “Reality Is Broken: Why Games Make us Better and How they Can Change the World.” Her work focuses on how social video games and collective intelligence can be used to solve

November 15, 2012

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Searching through racks for hidden treasures at Sophisticated Seconds

Sophisticated Seconds is a small consignment shop located right on South Street which offers second hand clothing, accessories and home goods for low and reasonable prices. There is also a second location on Sansom Street closer to Rittenhouse Square. Rating: 3.5 out

November 15, 2012

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Apocalyptic Playwriting Thesis “All-One” Premiers Before World’s End

Sophia Naylor’s obsession with death features prominently in her playwriting thesis, “All – One,” which will premiere this Friday at 7 pm in LPAC’s Frear. “I’m drawing on the apocalypse,” Naylor said in an interview. “The apocalypse is pretty in vogue. It’s

November 15, 2012

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Tri-Coast Living in Palmer Hall

Inside Palmer, students Richard Scott 14’, Price Ferchill 14’ and Thera Naiman 14’ have creatively brought a “Tri-Coast” feel to our Tri-Co community. The three friends found each other through a mildly complicated process that included middle school friends, a random assortment

November 15, 2012

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Beer Behind the Curtain: Why visit a brewery?

Every time you step into a liquor store or sit down at a bar you are forced to make a choice – which beer do you want to drink? Do you want to drink at all if nothing strikes your fancy? After

November 15, 2012

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Death by Ballet: A Definition

I met Galia in Mark Wallace’s first year seminar on religion and literature, and I knew she was a dancer from the start. She started her dancing career in ballet. For thirteen years, from three to sixteen, she had a passionate relationship

November 15, 2012

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Behind the Scenes with Rhythm ‘n Motion

Whatever excuses you may have for not attending Rhythm ‘n Motion’s annual fall dance performance this Saturday at 8:00 probably won’t hold up in the dancers’ books. Going out? Consider the show a pregame for RnM’s post-performance Wharton-D party. Tired? So are

November 15, 2012

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Riley Road Rocks Out

This past Thursday, I journeyed out to the World Café Live in Philadelphia to see Riley Road perform in their first headlining show. Readers might recall my earlier interview piece about Riley Road, but for those who missed it, I’ll talk briefly

November 15, 2012

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Dear Nestor: “Cheating Chester” Tries to Change

Dear Nestor, I’m a perpetual cheater. The first time it happened, I thought it was a one-time thing, but I keep finding myself in the same situation. It’s not that I’m unhappy with the people I’m with, it’s just that with that

November 8, 2012

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Hot Diggity Dog: Hang out and meet some new pawed friends off campus

Every other week, we try to introduce you to a new canine friend from a faculty or staff person.This week, we are aiming for something different. Every Swattie knows about the importance of getting to know the community and lending a hand

November 8, 2012

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