From Charlotte Druckman's "Putting It Bluntly," Fall '95 From Charlotte Druckman's "Putting It Bluntly," Fall '95It is a known fact: Columnists like to complain. Either we're upset about something or defending an opinion because we disagree with someone else's way of thinking. But, this pessimistic behavior can become tiring and tedious for both reader and writer alike. So, in an attempt to be different and more upbeat, I have decided to praise and find reason to smile. Perhaps I was inspired by David Letterman and his top ten list while watching the Academy Awards the other night, but, I thought it might be a good idea to make a list of my own. Therefore I have composed my top ten reasons to be happy while a student at the University of Pennsylvania. From Charlotte Druckman's "Putting It Bluntly," Fall '95It is a known fact: Columnists like to complain. Either we're upset about something or defending an opinion because we disagree with someone else's way of thinking. But, this pessimistic behavior can become tiring and tedious for both reader and writer alike. So, in an attempt to be different and more upbeat, I have decided to praise and find reason to smile. Perhaps I was inspired by David Letterman and his top ten list while watching the Academy Awards the other night, but, I thought it might be a good idea to make a list of my own. Therefore I have composed my top ten reasons to be happy while a student at the University of Pennsylvania.10. New World Coffee. Located at 20th and Walnut, this small, sleekly decorated coffee niche is the perfect place to go when you need to get off campus and to feel like you are in a metropolis. The coffee and tea-time treats are yummy and the clientele have the sophistication and anonymity that college lacks. For a few minutes, I am able to lose myself in a cappuccino, people-watching and feeling like I could be home in New York City. From Charlotte Druckman's "Putting It Bluntly," Fall '95It is a known fact: Columnists like to complain. Either we're upset about something or defending an opinion because we disagree with someone else's way of thinking. But, this pessimistic behavior can become tiring and tedious for both reader and writer alike. So, in an attempt to be different and more upbeat, I have decided to praise and find reason to smile. Perhaps I was inspired by David Letterman and his top ten list while watching the Academy Awards the other night, but, I thought it might be a good idea to make a list of my own. Therefore I have composed my top ten reasons to be happy while a student at the University of Pennsylvania.10. New World Coffee. Located at 20th and Walnut, this small, sleekly decorated coffee niche is the perfect place to go when you need to get off campus and to feel like you are in a metropolis. The coffee and tea-time treats are yummy and the clientele have the sophistication and anonymity that college lacks. For a few minutes, I am able to lose myself in a cappuccino, people-watching and feeling like I could be home in New York City.9. Genji. Don't worry, my whole life is not centered around food, and restaurants are not the only source of my contentment, but there's something about sushi. Besides, the only redeeming quality here is the cuisine and not the company. Admittedly, it's pretty entertaining and quite humorous to watch Penn's social elite wave hello and nonchalantly pretend to walk to the bathroom so they can blow kisses and make "let's do lunch" plans with each other. Genji is a hot spot for fellow gossipers, yuppie wannabes and dieters who think that rice and a salad constitute a healthy, normal meal. It's definitely a step up from the Food Court, and Genji even has take-out! However, after a visit to the restaurant, you might feel the urge to escape -- if so, see #10. From Charlotte Druckman's "Putting It Bluntly," Fall '95It is a known fact: Columnists like to complain. Either we're upset about something or defending an opinion because we disagree with someone else's way of thinking. But, this pessimistic behavior can become tiring and tedious for both reader and writer alike. So, in an attempt to be different and more upbeat, I have decided to praise and find reason to smile. Perhaps I was inspired by David Letterman and his top ten list while watching the Academy Awards the other night, but, I thought it might be a good idea to make a list of my own. Therefore I have composed my top ten reasons to be happy while a student at the University of Pennsylvania.10. New World Coffee. Located at 20th and Walnut, this small, sleekly decorated coffee niche is the perfect place to go when you need to get off campus and to feel like you are in a metropolis. The coffee and tea-time treats are yummy and the clientele have the sophistication and anonymity that college lacks. For a few minutes, I am able to lose myself in a cappuccino, people-watching and feeling like I could be home in New York City.9. Genji. Don't worry, my whole life is not centered around food, and restaurants are not the only source of my contentment, but there's something about sushi. Besides, the only redeeming quality here is the cuisine and not the company. Admittedly, it's pretty entertaining and quite humorous to watch Penn's social elite wave hello and nonchalantly pretend to walk to the bathroom so they can blow kisses and make "let's do lunch" plans with each other. Genji is a hot spot for fellow gossipers, yuppie wannabes and dieters who think that rice and a salad constitute a healthy, normal meal. It's definitely a step up from the Food Court, and Genji even has take-out! However, after a visit to the restaurant, you might feel the urge to escape -- if so, see #10.8. Friday issues of The Daily Pennsylvanian. Enough said. (I would just like to take this opportunity to say that my column-writing experience has only been rewarding because of the people who make an effort to tell me that they read what I write. Thanks to my friends, sorority sisters, pledges I've interviewed and other random people.) From Charlotte Druckman's "Putting It Bluntly," Fall '95It is a known fact: Columnists like to complain. Either we're upset about something or defending an opinion because we disagree with someone else's way of thinking. But, this pessimistic behavior can become tiring and tedious for both reader and writer alike. So, in an attempt to be different and more upbeat, I have decided to praise and find reason to smile. Perhaps I was inspired by David Letterman and his top ten list while watching the Academy Awards the other night, but, I thought it might be a good idea to make a list of my own. Therefore I have composed my top ten reasons to be happy while a student at the University of Pennsylvania.10. New World Coffee. Located at 20th and Walnut, this small, sleekly decorated coffee niche is the perfect place to go when you need to get off campus and to feel like you are in a metropolis. The coffee and tea-time treats are yummy and the clientele have the sophistication and anonymity that college lacks. For a few minutes, I am able to lose myself in a cappuccino, people-watching and feeling like I could be home in New York City.9. Genji. Don't worry, my whole life is not centered around food, and restaurants are not the only source of my contentment, but there's something about sushi. Besides, the only redeeming quality here is the cuisine and not the company. Admittedly, it's pretty entertaining and quite humorous to watch Penn's social elite wave hello and nonchalantly pretend to walk to the bathroom so they can blow kisses and make "let's do lunch" plans with each other. Genji is a hot spot for fellow gossipers, yuppie wannabes and dieters who think that rice and a salad constitute a healthy, normal meal. It's definitely a step up from the Food Court, and Genji even has take-out! However, after a visit to the restaurant, you might feel the urge to escape -- if so, see #10.8. Friday issues of The Daily Pennsylvanian. Enough said. (I would just like to take this opportunity to say that my column-writing experience has only been rewarding because of the people who make an effort to tell me that they read what I write. Thanks to my friends, sorority sisters, pledges I've interviewed and other random people.)7. Eternal Penn Pride. Last summer, my friend and I were walking her dog on the beach. We were decked out in Penn sweat paraphernalia and thought we were going crazy when we heard voices singing a familiar song -- "The Red and the Blue." A group of recent graduates were serenading us. It was the greatest feeling. Everywhere I go, I always seem to run into Penn students or alumni. The best example I can give of enduring school spirit is my Dad. He graduated from this school 26 years ago and claims that the four best years of his life were spent here. He finds any reason to come back and taught me every Penn song he knew so that by the time I was seven we could perform duets. From Charlotte Druckman's "Putting It Bluntly," Fall '95It is a known fact: Columnists like to complain. Either we're upset about something or defending an opinion because we disagree with someone else's way of thinking. But, this pessimistic behavior can become tiring and tedious for both reader and writer alike. So, in an attempt to be different and more upbeat, I have decided to praise and find reason to smile. Perhaps I was inspired by David Letterman and his top ten list while watching the Academy Awards the other night, but, I thought it might be a good idea to make a list of my own. Therefore I have composed my top ten reasons to be happy while a student at the University of Pennsylvania.10. New World Coffee. Located at 20th and Walnut, this small, sleekly decorated coffee niche is the perfect place to go when you need to get off campus and to feel like you are in a metropolis. The coffee and tea-time treats are yummy and the clientele have the sophistication and anonymity that college lacks. For a few minutes, I am able to lose myself in a cappuccino, people-watching and feeling like I could be home in New York City.9. Genji. Don't worry, my whole life is not centered around food, and restaurants are not the only source of my contentment, but there's something about sushi. Besides, the only redeeming quality here is the cuisine and not the company. Admittedly, it's pretty entertaining and quite humorous to watch Penn's social elite wave hello and nonchalantly pretend to walk to the bathroom so they can blow kisses and make "let's do lunch" plans with each other. Genji is a hot spot for fellow gossipers, yuppie wannabes and dieters who think that rice and a salad constitute a healthy, normal meal. It's definitely a step up from the Food Court, and Genji even has take-out! However, after a visit to the restaurant, you might feel the urge to escape -- if so, see #10.8. Friday issues of The Daily Pennsylvanian. Enough said. (I would just like to take this opportunity to say that my column-writing experience has only been rewarding because of the people who make an effort to tell me that they read what I write. Thanks to my friends, sorority sisters, pledges I've interviewed and other random people.)7. Eternal Penn Pride. Last summer, my friend and I were walking her dog on the beach. We were decked out in Penn sweat paraphernalia and thought we were going crazy when we heard voices singing a familiar song -- "The Red and the Blue." A group of recent graduates were serenading us. It was the greatest feeling. Everywhere I go, I always seem to run into Penn students or alumni. The best example I can give of enduring school spirit is my Dad. He graduated from this school 26 years ago and claims that the four best years of his life were spent here. He finds any reason to come back and taught me every Penn song he knew so that by the time I was seven we could perform duets.6. Locust Walk. Call it "Loquacious Walk," or whatever you want, but you have to admit that on a perfect autumn day, or a warm sunny day in spring, nothing makes you feel better than strolling down Locust Walk. And if you don't feel like being social, just put on a pair of sunglasses, and/or pretend you're spaced out and/or hung over. From Charlotte Druckman's "Putting It Bluntly," Fall '95It is a known fact: Columnists like to complain. Either we're upset about something or defending an opinion because we disagree with someone else's way of thinking. But, this pessimistic behavior can become tiring and tedious for both reader and writer alike. So, in an attempt to be different and more upbeat, I have decided to praise and find reason to smile. Perhaps I was inspired by David Letterman and his top ten list while watching the Academy Awards the other night, but, I thought it might be a good idea to make a list of my own. Therefore I have composed my top ten reasons to be happy while a student at the University of Pennsylvania.10. New World Coffee. Located at 20th and Walnut, this small, sleekly decorated coffee niche is the perfect place to go when you need to get off campus and to feel like you are in a metropolis. The coffee and tea-time treats are yummy and the clientele have the sophistication and anonymity that college lacks. For a few minutes, I am able to lose myself in a cappuccino, people-watching and feeling like I could be home in New York City.9. Genji. Don't worry, my whole life is not centered around food, and restaurants are not the only source of my contentment, but there's something about sushi. Besides, the only redeeming quality here is the cuisine and not the company. Admittedly, it's pretty entertaining and quite humorous to watch Penn's social elite wave hello and nonchalantly pretend to walk to the bathroom so they can blow kisses and make "let's do lunch" plans with each other. Genji is a hot spot for fellow gossipers, yuppie wannabes and dieters who think that rice and a salad constitute a healthy, normal meal. It's definitely a step up from the Food Court, and Genji even has take-out! However, after a visit to the restaurant, you might feel the urge to escape -- if so, see #10.8. Friday issues of The Daily Pennsylvanian. Enough said. (I would just like to take this opportunity to say that my column-writing experience has only been rewarding because of the people who make an effort to tell me that they read what I write. Thanks to my friends, sorority sisters, pledges I've interviewed and other random people.)7. Eternal Penn Pride. Last summer, my friend and I were walking her dog on the beach. We were decked out in Penn sweat paraphernalia and thought we were going crazy when we heard voices singing a familiar song -- "The Red and the Blue." A group of recent graduates were serenading us. It was the greatest feeling. Everywhere I go, I always seem to run into Penn students or alumni. The best example I can give of enduring school spirit is my Dad. He graduated from this school 26 years ago and claims that the four best years of his life were spent here. He finds any reason to come back and taught me every Penn song he knew so that by the time I was seven we could perform duets.6. Locust Walk. Call it "Loquacious Walk," or whatever you want, but you have to admit that on a perfect autumn day, or a warm sunny day in spring, nothing makes you feel better than strolling down Locust Walk. And if you don't feel like being social, just put on a pair of sunglasses, and/or pretend you're spaced out and/or hung over.5. Hearing Dione Farris sing in Houston Hall. Not only did Dione Farris make my day with her incredible voice, but, sitting in the basement of Houston Hall with my coffee and fellow students, I realized how many opportunities like this one I have missed. Famous performers and speakers come to this University all the time and pass me by because I forget to look. From Charlotte Druckman's "Putting It Bluntly," Fall '95It is a known fact: Columnists like to complain. Either we're upset about something or defending an opinion because we disagree with someone else's way of thinking. But, this pessimistic behavior can become tiring and tedious for both reader and writer alike. So, in an attempt to be different and more upbeat, I have decided to praise and find reason to smile. Perhaps I was inspired by David Letterman and his top ten list while watching the Academy Awards the other night, but, I thought it might be a good idea to make a list of my own. Therefore I have composed my top ten reasons to be happy while a student at the University of Pennsylvania.10. New World Coffee. Located at 20th and Walnut, this small, sleekly decorated coffee niche is the perfect place to go when you need to get off campus and to feel like you are in a metropolis. The coffee and tea-time treats are yummy and the clientele have the sophistication and anonymity that college lacks. For a few minutes, I am able to lose myself in a cappuccino, people-watching and feeling like I could be home in New York City.9. Genji. Don't worry, my whole life is not centered around food, and restaurants are not the only source of my contentment, but there's something about sushi. Besides, the only redeeming quality here is the cuisine and not the company. Admittedly, it's pretty entertaining and quite humorous to watch Penn's social elite wave hello and nonchalantly pretend to walk to the bathroom so they can blow kisses and make "let's do lunch" plans with each other. Genji is a hot spot for fellow gossipers, yuppie wannabes and dieters who think that rice and a salad constitute a healthy, normal meal. It's definitely a step up from the Food Court, and Genji even has take-out! However, after a visit to the restaurant, you might feel the urge to escape -- if so, see #10.8. Friday issues of The Daily Pennsylvanian. Enough said. (I would just like to take this opportunity to say that my column-writing experience has only been rewarding because of the people who make an effort to tell me that they read what I write. Thanks to my friends, sorority sisters, pledges I've interviewed and other random people.)7. Eternal Penn Pride. Last summer, my friend and I were walking her dog on the beach. We were decked out in Penn sweat paraphernalia and thought we were going crazy when we heard voices singing a familiar song -- "The Red and the Blue." A group of recent graduates were serenading us. It was the greatest feeling. Everywhere I go, I always seem to run into Penn students or alumni. The best example I can give of enduring school spirit is my Dad. He graduated from this school 26 years ago and claims that the four best years of his life were spent here. He finds any reason to come back and taught me every Penn song he knew so that by the time I was seven we could perform duets.6. Locust Walk. Call it "Loquacious Walk," or whatever you want, but you have to admit that on a perfect autumn day, or a warm sunny day in spring, nothing makes you feel better than strolling down Locust Walk. And if you don't feel like being social, just put on a pair of sunglasses, and/or pretend you're spaced out and/or hung over.5. Hearing Dione Farris sing in Houston Hall. Not only did Dione Farris make my day with her incredible voice, but, sitting in the basement of Houston Hall with my coffee and fellow students, I realized how many opportunities like this one I have missed. Famous performers and speakers come to this University all the time and pass me by because I forget to look.4. "Street Society." Who doesn't enjoy reading good gossip, especially when it's so hilarious? Thanks to Thirty-Fourth Street, I can get through my Thursday morning classes and keep abreast of who's who and with whom. Whether or not the rumors are true is beside the point: It keeps you laughing and it makes the school seem a little smaller. From Charlotte Druckman's "Putting It Bluntly," Fall '95It is a known fact: Columnists like to complain. Either we're upset about something or defending an opinion because we disagree with someone else's way of thinking. But, this pessimistic behavior can become tiring and tedious for both reader and writer alike. So, in an attempt to be different and more upbeat, I have decided to praise and find reason to smile. Perhaps I was inspired by David Letterman and his top ten list while watching the Academy Awards the other night, but, I thought it might be a good idea to make a list of my own. Therefore I have composed my top ten reasons to be happy while a student at the University of Pennsylvania.10. New World Coffee. Located at 20th and Walnut, this small, sleekly decorated coffee niche is the perfect place to go when you need to get off campus and to feel like you are in a metropolis. The coffee and tea-time treats are yummy and the clientele have the sophistication and anonymity that college lacks. For a few minutes, I am able to lose myself in a cappuccino, people-watching and feeling like I could be home in New York City.9. Genji. Don't worry, my whole life is not centered around food, and restaurants are not the only source of my contentment, but there's something about sushi. Besides, the only redeeming quality here is the cuisine and not the company. Admittedly, it's pretty entertaining and quite humorous to watch Penn's social elite wave hello and nonchalantly pretend to walk to the bathroom so they can blow kisses and make "let's do lunch" plans with each other. Genji is a hot spot for fellow gossipers, yuppie wannabes and dieters who think that rice and a salad constitute a healthy, normal meal. It's definitely a step up from the Food Court, and Genji even has take-out! However, after a visit to the restaurant, you might feel the urge to escape -- if so, see #10.8. Friday issues of The Daily Pennsylvanian. Enough said. (I would just like to take this opportunity to say that my column-writing experience has only been rewarding because of the people who make an effort to tell me that they read what I write. Thanks to my friends, sorority sisters, pledges I've interviewed and other random people.)7. Eternal Penn Pride. Last summer, my friend and I were walking her dog on the beach. We were decked out in Penn sweat paraphernalia and thought we were going crazy when we heard voices singing a familiar song -- "The Red and the Blue." A group of recent graduates were serenading us. It was the greatest feeling. Everywhere I go, I always seem to run into Penn students or alumni. The best example I can give of enduring school spirit is my Dad. He graduated from this school 26 years ago and claims that the four best years of his life were spent here. He finds any reason to come back and taught me every Penn song he knew so that by the time I was seven we could perform duets.6. Locust Walk. Call it "Loquacious Walk," or whatever you want, but you have to admit that on a perfect autumn day, or a warm sunny day in spring, nothing makes you feel better than strolling down Locust Walk. And if you don't feel like being social, just put on a pair of sunglasses, and/or pretend you're spaced out and/or hung over.5. Hearing Dione Farris sing in Houston Hall. Not only did Dione Farris make my day with her incredible voice, but, sitting in the basement of Houston Hall with my coffee and fellow students, I realized how many opportunities like this one I have missed. Famous performers and speakers come to this University all the time and pass me by because I forget to look.4. "Street Society." Who doesn't enjoy reading good gossip, especially when it's so hilarious? Thanks to Thirty-Fourth Street, I can get through my Thursday morning classes and keep abreast of who's who and with whom. Whether or not the rumors are true is beside the point: It keeps you laughing and it makes the school seem a little smaller.3. Freshman Face Book. Originally, I thought this would be a good way to scope out cute members of the opposite sex, but after turning the first pages I realized that this was out of the question. However, the face book is good for a chuckle and it lets you say things like, "I'm glad I didn't know him then," or, "Did you know she was a brunette?" Moreover, it is a pleasant surprise when real thing seems like a breath of fresh air in comparison to the face-book photo. It's another one of those personal touches that makes this school more manageable. From Charlotte Druckman's "Putting It Bluntly," Fall '95It is a known fact: Columnists like to complain. Either we're upset about something or defending an opinion because we disagree with someone else's way of thinking. But, this pessimistic behavior can become tiring and tedious for both reader and writer alike. So, in an attempt to be different and more upbeat, I have decided to praise and find reason to smile. Perhaps I was inspired by David Letterman and his top ten list while watching the Academy Awards the other night, but, I thought it might be a good idea to make a list of my own. Therefore I have composed my top ten reasons to be happy while a student at the University of Pennsylvania.10. New World Coffee. Located at 20th and Walnut, this small, sleekly decorated coffee niche is the perfect place to go when you need to get off campus and to feel like you are in a metropolis. The coffee and tea-time treats are yummy and the clientele have the sophistication and anonymity that college lacks. For a few minutes, I am able to lose myself in a cappuccino, people-watching and feeling like I could be home in New York City.9. Genji. Don't worry, my whole life is not centered around food, and restaurants are not the only source of my contentment, but there's something about sushi. Besides, the only redeeming quality here is the cuisine and not the company. Admittedly, it's pretty entertaining and quite humorous to watch Penn's social elite wave hello and nonchalantly pretend to walk to the bathroom so they can blow kisses and make "let's do lunch" plans with each other. Genji is a hot spot for fellow gossipers, yuppie wannabes and dieters who think that rice and a salad constitute a healthy, normal meal. It's definitely a step up from the Food Court, and Genji even has take-out! However, after a visit to the restaurant, you might feel the urge to escape -- if so, see #10.8. Friday issues of The Daily Pennsylvanian. Enough said. (I would just like to take this opportunity to say that my column-writing experience has only been rewarding because of the people who make an effort to tell me that they read what I write. Thanks to my friends, sorority sisters, pledges I've interviewed and other random people.)7. Eternal Penn Pride. Last summer, my friend and I were walking her dog on the beach. We were decked out in Penn sweat paraphernalia and thought we were going crazy when we heard voices singing a familiar song -- "The Red and the Blue." A group of recent graduates were serenading us. It was the greatest feeling. Everywhere I go, I always seem to run into Penn students or alumni. The best example I can give of enduring school spirit is my Dad. He graduated from this school 26 years ago and claims that the four best years of his life were spent here. He finds any reason to come back and taught me every Penn song he knew so that by the time I was seven we could perform duets.6. Locust Walk. Call it "Loquacious Walk," or whatever you want, but you have to admit that on a perfect autumn day, or a warm sunny day in spring, nothing makes you feel better than strolling down Locust Walk. And if you don't feel like being social, just put on a pair of sunglasses, and/or pretend you're spaced out and/or hung over.5. Hearing Dione Farris sing in Houston Hall. Not only did Dione Farris make my day with her incredible voice, but, sitting in the basement of Houston Hall with my coffee and fellow students, I realized how many opportunities like this one I have missed. Famous performers and speakers come to this University all the time and pass me by because I forget to look.4. "Street Society." Who doesn't enjoy reading good gossip, especially when it's so hilarious? Thanks to Thirty-Fourth Street, I can get through my Thursday morning classes and keep abreast of who's who and with whom. Whether or not the rumors are true is beside the point: It keeps you laughing and it makes the school seem a little smaller.3. Freshman Face Book. Originally, I thought this would be a good way to scope out cute members of the opposite sex, but after turning the first pages I realized that this was out of the question. However, the face book is good for a chuckle and it lets you say things like, "I'm glad I didn't know him then," or, "Did you know she was a brunette?" Moreover, it is a pleasant surprise when real thing seems like a breath of fresh air in comparison to the face-book photo. It's another one of those personal touches that makes this school more manageable.2. Art History 286 (History of Art from 1900-1945) and History 280 (History of Jazz from 1900-1940). These are my favorite courses I have taken at Penn. Since the purpose of college is to receive an education, it seems appropriate that some aspect of academia should be on this list. I learned more in this art history course taught by Professor Poggi than in any other class at Penn. Meanwhile, everyone should have a teacher like Dr. Leonard. He is the most enthusiastic educator and he knows so much about jazz. I also liked his course because it focused on something I knew so little about previously. From Charlotte Druckman's "Putting It Bluntly," Fall '95It is a known fact: Columnists like to complain. Either we're upset about something or defending an opinion because we disagree with someone else's way of thinking. But, this pessimistic behavior can become tiring and tedious for both reader and writer alike. So, in an attempt to be different and more upbeat, I have decided to praise and find reason to smile. Perhaps I was inspired by David Letterman and his top ten list while watching the Academy Awards the other night, but, I thought it might be a good idea to make a list of my own. Therefore I have composed my top ten reasons to be happy while a student at the University of Pennsylvania.10. New World Coffee. Located at 20th and Walnut, this small, sleekly decorated coffee niche is the perfect place to go when you need to get off campus and to feel like you are in a metropolis. The coffee and tea-time treats are yummy and the clientele have the sophistication and anonymity that college lacks. For a few minutes, I am able to lose myself in a cappuccino, people-watching and feeling like I could be home in New York City.9. Genji. Don't worry, my whole life is not centered around food, and restaurants are not the only source of my contentment, but there's something about sushi. Besides, the only redeeming quality here is the cuisine and not the company. Admittedly, it's pretty entertaining and quite humorous to watch Penn's social elite wave hello and nonchalantly pretend to walk to the bathroom so they can blow kisses and make "let's do lunch" plans with each other. Genji is a hot spot for fellow gossipers, yuppie wannabes and dieters who think that rice and a salad constitute a healthy, normal meal. It's definitely a step up from the Food Court, and Genji even has take-out! However, after a visit to the restaurant, you might feel the urge to escape -- if so, see #10.8. Friday issues of The Daily Pennsylvanian. Enough said. (I would just like to take this opportunity to say that my column-writing experience has only been rewarding because of the people who make an effort to tell me that they read what I write. Thanks to my friends, sorority sisters, pledges I've interviewed and other random people.)7. Eternal Penn Pride. Last summer, my friend and I were walking her dog on the beach. We were decked out in Penn sweat paraphernalia and thought we were going crazy when we heard voices singing a familiar song -- "The Red and the Blue." A group of recent graduates were serenading us. It was the greatest feeling. Everywhere I go, I always seem to run into Penn students or alumni. The best example I can give of enduring school spirit is my Dad. He graduated from this school 26 years ago and claims that the four best years of his life were spent here. He finds any reason to come back and taught me every Penn song he knew so that by the time I was seven we could perform duets.6. Locust Walk. Call it "Loquacious Walk," or whatever you want, but you have to admit that on a perfect autumn day, or a warm sunny day in spring, nothing makes you feel better than strolling down Locust Walk. And if you don't feel like being social, just put on a pair of sunglasses, and/or pretend you're spaced out and/or hung over.5. Hearing Dione Farris sing in Houston Hall. Not only did Dione Farris make my day with her incredible voice, but, sitting in the basement of Houston Hall with my coffee and fellow students, I realized how many opportunities like this one I have missed. Famous performers and speakers come to this University all the time and pass me by because I forget to look.4. "Street Society." Who doesn't enjoy reading good gossip, especially when it's so hilarious? Thanks to Thirty-Fourth Street, I can get through my Thursday morning classes and keep abreast of who's who and with whom. Whether or not the rumors are true is beside the point: It keeps you laughing and it makes the school seem a little smaller.3. Freshman Face Book. Originally, I thought this would be a good way to scope out cute members of the opposite sex, but after turning the first pages I realized that this was out of the question. However, the face book is good for a chuckle and it lets you say things like, "I'm glad I didn't know him then," or, "Did you know she was a brunette?" Moreover, it is a pleasant surprise when real thing seems like a breath of fresh air in comparison to the face-book photo. It's another one of those personal touches that makes this school more manageable.2. Art History 286 (History of Art from 1900-1945) and History 280 (History of Jazz from 1900-1940). These are my favorite courses I have taken at Penn. Since the purpose of college is to receive an education, it seems appropriate that some aspect of academia should be on this list. I learned more in this art history course taught by Professor Poggi than in any other class at Penn. Meanwhile, everyone should have a teacher like Dr. Leonard. He is the most enthusiastic educator and he knows so much about jazz. I also liked his course because it focused on something I knew so little about previously. 1. Toast Throwing. Forgetting the fact that we are wasting tons of bread for a moment, I always know that for those few seconds when curtains of toast are flying down in front of me at Franklin Field, I would never wish to be anywhere else but here. And that concludes my "toast to dear old Penn!"
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