Friday, December 07,

From the Editor's Desk
+ For the record: Top 10 Ways to...

People to Please? Center City Gift Card

New from Campus Philly
+ Sending Thank-You Notes
+ CiYD: Ice Cream Pie
+ Beowulf
+ Flyers Lose 2 of 3

Fill out the University Square survey and WIN!

Upcoming Events
+ Pete Francis of Dispatch at Villanova
+ First Friday
+ Trans Siberian Orchestra
+ New Music Tuesdays
+ Renoir Landscapes
+ Straylight Run

Think Rink! Blue Cross RiverRink

Promotions
+ Win tickets to Age of Arousal at The Wilma Theater

Discounts
+ The Yoga Loft
+ The Pearl Theater at Avenue North
+ Chamounix Mansion

Career Philly
+ Mayor-Elect Nutter's Call to Public Service

FOR THE RECORD: Top 10 Ways to...

Classes are ending (insert random phrase of joy here). However, while you may be excited to not have to wake up for a 9 a.m. class for sometime, the end of classes also means...finals. This means late hours of studying, writing papers, researching, completing final projects, etc.

I've noticed that during finals, my procrastination skills are enhanced greatly. Always curious, I asked around to find out what people's choice of procrastination is. Here are the results:

1. Checking the Internet...because someone might have changed something on their profile in the last 3.68 seconds since you last checked.
2. Calling friends and family...perhaps even contacting your old best friend from fifth grade, just to see how they're doing.
3. Cleaning: you can't study at the kitchen table if you can't find it underneath all your hand-outs and textbooks, now can you?
4. Shopping: you'll need some new #2 pencils for that final...and that new book you wanted to read over break...and a new scarf and...
5. Sleeping: you should be well rested for your exams, right?
6. Cooking: how else are you going to know if it's healthy if you don't cook other recipes to compare it with?
7. Organizing: you can't study without your classical music, but you can't remember if the CD is categorized by genre, composer, alphabetically or some other way. Better reorganize just to make sure.
8. Decorating: It is the holidays after all and a little holiday spirit would brighten up your studying methods...
9. Going out: Your friends want you to go out for lunch...a short lunch. A half hour won't hurt, right?
10. Diverting your focus: You know you should be studying physics, but that 30-page paper due next week isn't going to write itself...you'll just write the introduction and then back to work!

- Brittany Sturges, Temple '08



 

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NEW FROM CAMPUS PHILLY:

Professional| Thank-You Notes
Kristian Glover discusses how to compose a thank-you note to employers, post-interview.

Food| CiYD: Ice Cream Pie
Rachael L. Hidalgo shares a delicious recipe for cookie crust and ice cream pie, which will be great to make for the holidays.

A & E| Beowulf
Kristian Glover explains why this movie can be summed up with one word—epic.

Sports| Flyers Lose 2 of 3
Colin Fry reviews the lastest week in the Flyers' season.

What is University Square?

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, December 7
First Friday
If one event brings out college students faithfully, it's this.

HYPE! Presents Boy Wonder's Birthday Bash
HYPE! presents the second annual Boy Wonder's Birthday Bash, featuring performances from Disciples of Groove, Laura Cheadle, Chris Arter Band, Caitlin Potter and Nichole Lynn.

Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds
Multi-Platinum singer/producer/songwriter & multiple Grammy Award-winner Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds is touring in support of his new release, Playlist.

Saturday, December 8

Saturday, 12/8. Drs at 7pm, show at 8pm. Pete Francis of DISPATCH and Lucas Carpenter at Villanova. Tickets are ONLY $5 and will be sold at the door. Any questions, please call 610-519-4211 or email Abbey.Carr@villanova.edu.

Trans Siberian Orchestra
Starting in 1996, this legendary act blends the sounds of rock, classical, R & B and much more into one of the most enjoyable sights and sounds you'll see this holiday season.

Fiction Plane
London rockers, Fiction Plane, will headline the Khyber in support of their 2007 release, Left Side of the Brain. Also performing will be Surgeon and The Clamor.

Jaxon's Local Shots, Vol. 4 CD Release Party
Come out and celebrate the latest release from WMMR's Jaxon. This CD, Jaxon's Local Shots, Vol. 4 features the music of Jealousy Curve,Ike,Head,Far From Westfall,Soraia,Stillicide,Magdalen,Chili Stu,Disciples of Groove,Spin,Crooked Looks,Stealing December,Undercast,Enstride,Smiles Project and Sneak Across The Border.

Sunday, December 9
Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants
The Eagles play the hated division rival the New York Giants at the Linc.

The Fiery Furnaces
New York rockers, The Fiery Furnaces will headline in support of their new album, Widow City. Also performing will be Mgmt. and Michael Goodman and the Mike.


Monday, December 10
Movie Monday Presents: Superbad
Come take a break from finals to celebrate the DVD release screening of Superbad.

Ice Skating at the Blue Cross River Rink
The Blue Cross River Rink, located on the riverfront, is back for another season. Get ready to have fun with their daily skating sessions, as well as holiday events and special DJ/karoake performances on weekends. The only outdoor public skating rink in the city, the River Rink is a great way to spend the cold winter season. Grab your friends and have fun!

Philly Rising Open Stage
This is not your average open mic night

Tuesday, December 11

New Music Tuesdays
The Greyjacks, an indie alternative (with a hint of country) band, Eighteenth Hour, Spin and Certain Tragedy will perform.

Renoir Landscapes
Come and see some of the many paintings done by Renoir during the French Impressionist movement from the 1860s to the 1880s.

Margot & the Nuclear So and So's
All the way from Indianapolis, indie folk rock band, Margot & the Nuclear So and So's will headine; also performing will be Le Loup and the Private Sea.


Wednesday, December 12
Ensemble
"Ensemble" is a group of works on exhibit that all make sound. The exhibit is curated by Christian Marclay, artist and musician.

Sleeping Beauty
Come see this classic favorite with a modern twist!

River of Gold:Precolumbian Treasures from Sitio Conte
This exhibit features 150 artifacts as well as pictures, drawings, film footage, and ceramics from Penn Museum's 1940 excavation of and ancient cemetary that was discovered in Panama after the Rio Grande de Cocle River changed its course.

Thursday, December 13
Big D and the Kids Table
Punk band Big D and the Kids Table will play along with Whole Wheat Bread, Brain Failure, and Giving Chase.

Straylight Run
Straylight Run will headline, in support of their new release, The Needles, The Space. Also performing will be The Color Fred, Dear & The Headlights and Cassino.

Peter Pan
J.M. Barrie's beloved story, Peter Pan will take you to the far-off lands of Never Never Land. All of your favorite childhood characters will be brought to life on the stage of the historic Walnut Street Theatre.

THINK RINK! Blue Cross RiverRink

Skate to the music of live bands —or just play video games, eat, and drink hot cocoa. The rink also offers lessons, parties, group outings, & fundraisers for student organizations!

Receive $2 off with your Campus Philly tag or this e-mail (valid all season long, excluding Holiday week).

Blue Cross RiverRink is now located at Columbus Blvd. and Market St. It is open 7 days a week, through March 2, 2008. For directions & more info, check out: www.riverrink.com.

DISCOUNTS

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