FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

For the record : Top 5 Reasons You Should Attend Kick-Off

By now, you may have heard something about the Campus Philly Kick-Off, which is taking place on Saturday, Sept. 29 on the Ben Franklin Parkway. So why exactly should you come out? Here are the top 5 reasons you should make sure you save the date and be in attendence:

5. Free stuff—who doesn't like getting free things?

4. The music—2 stages. Talib Kweli. The Ataris. Against Me!

3. Great alternative to homework—that's what Sunday, Sept. 30 is for.

2. It's free—do I need to say more?

1. Everyone else is doing it!

For more information, make sure to check out www.campusphilly.org/kickoff.

- Brittany Sturges, Temple '08

Attention, Graduate Students
Clare Herlihy, former professional editor, is now serving as Campus Philly's Graduate Student Engagement Coordinator.

Check out her blog, Grad Spot. It's filled with everything you need to know about graduate student life here in Philadelphia.





CONNECTIONS:
The Ultimate Networking Event

Thursday, October 4th
4PM-7PM

@ PA Convention Center
1101 Arch Street, Room 108 AB
Philadelphia, PA

This October 4, over 100 Philadelphia-area companies will meet with hundreds of college students as part of the region's premiere networking event. Campus Philly is connecting college students to jobs, internships, mentors, and career paths at Greater Philadelphia companies.

Check out www.campusphilly.org/connections to for more info and to register.

NEW FROM CAMPUS PHILLY

A & E| Hanson
Brittany Sturges, long-time Hanson fan, talks with Isaac Hanson about their current album, The Walk.

Food| DiYD: Salmon and Pasta
Rachael Hidalgo gives you a tasty new dinner that you can make at home—and it's good for you!

Sports| City Six: Week 2
Chris Sherwin has all the latest updates on the six city school's football teams.

A & E| Thomas Dolby
Stella Accardo reviews the latest release, Live at SXSW, by five-time Grammy nominee, Thomas Dolby.




UPCOMING EVENTS


Flava Fest 2007: September 20th through the 22nd, 2007
The three day festival will highlight each of hip-hop culture’s four disciplines – breaking, emceeing, DJing, and graffiti art – through a set of events meant to heighten Philly’s credibility on the national hip-hop festival radar, and open the public’s eyes to the positivity and diversity in the culture.

Friday, September 21

The Zodiac: Virgo Edition
DJ Roxy & Nex Millen on the 1's and 2's plus special Virgo guests Skipmode and Panek (from Illvibe Collective).

Desoto Jones
Local rockers, Desoto Jones will headline; North Star Infinite, Scratches on Vinyl and Running Red Lights will also perform.

Sum 41
Canadian punk favorites, Sum 41 will be in town to support their latest album, Underclass Hero. Opening acts include Monty Are I, Amber Pacific and Schoolyard Heroes.

Longwave/Robbers on High Street
The indie rock band from New York City, Longwave will be performing along with another New York City band, Robbers on High Street.


Saturday, September 22

Flava Fest
Come out to 40th Street Field for a free all-ages show outdoors! There will be local and regional hip performances from The 49ers, Charlie K., Scanz, Flight Brothers, Kontra, Fel Sweetenberg and more! There will also be DJs on hand and an open dance floor.

Once Upon a Nation
Prepare yourself for a V.I.P. night…Colonial style! Encounter delegates who will share with you the events of the times. Afterwards, enjoy the spectacular Lights of Liberty Show.

Second Annual Hispanic Music Festival
Musical acts scheduled to perform are Jorge Maldonado, Liliana Ruiz, Hector Serrano, Le Cumbiambae E Ne Ye and more! There will also be the world premiere of "Tabla Rasa,"composed by Tania Leon and Arturo O' Farrill.


Sunday, September 23

Center City Restaurant Week
It’s a week of dining on a budget, where many of the most popular restaurants in and around Center City participate in this event. From Sept. 23 thru 28, all of the sponsored restaurants offer a minimum of three-course meals for $30 per person.

Mid-State Orange
All the way from Melbourne, Australia, Mid-State Orange will bring their indie pop sound to the M Room; joining them will be Fred Astereo, Mark Monnone and Surefire Broadcast.

MMRBQ2: Last Call
Come out and help say goodbye to summer with the MMRBQ2. Musical acts include Live, Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, Seether, Silvertide, Noosphere and Collective Soul


Monday, September 24

Movie Mondays Present: Fight Club
Come out for a special screening of Fight Club, starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton. During intermission, there will be Meatloaf karoake and trivia to celebrate Meatloaf's 60th birthday.

King Tut Exhibit
Thirty years after Tutankhamun’s treasures last visited the United States and more than 3,000 years after his death, the treasures of the boy king are in Philadelphia, the final stop on the current U.S. tour.

Philly Rising Open Stage
This is not your average open mic night. Are you a performer, sign up. If not, come to listen to up and coming talent.


Tuesday, September 25

Common
Chicago rapper, Common, will be performing in Philly. Don't miss this talented lyricist and MC. He's got the cred in the hip-hop scene!

First Person Story Slams
If you haven't heard of story slams, then you're in for a treat. People are invited to share (true) stories on a certain topic; this month's is "Cohabitation."

Open Mic Extravaganza
Get ready for a night of comedy from 20 local performers every Tuesday night.


Wednesday, September 26


Hanson
You may remember them when they were teengers and supporting their album, Middle of Nowhere (and who could forget "MmmBop?") Now, the Tulsa band has grown up and are celebrating the release of latest record, The Walk.

Teddy Geiger
New York singer, Teddy Geiger, will stop by the North Star to perform; Kate Voegele and Vincent John (formerly of Capitol Risk) will open.

Tracey's College Tour
Hey Drexel students, are you looking to sit down with someone about your financial future after school? NBC10's Tracey Davidson, along with the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the Delaware Valley, will be stopping by Drexel to give several free workshops to help you make wise credit decisions and budget your money.


Thursday, September 27


Grammar Debate!
Local indie rockers, Grammar Debate! will be celebrating the release of their latest CD; Walker Lundee, Modern Skirts and the XYZ Affair will also perform.

Man of La Mancha
This musical is based on the story, The Adventures of Don Quixote written by Miguel de Cervantes. With music, fantasy and romance, this is sure to be a great night out.

Stand Up Thursdays
Need a laugh? Want to hear the jokes of some of comedy's newest talents? Well then, Stand Up Thursdays is just what you need!

Campus Philly Kick-Off
Saturday, September 29th

FREE & on the Ben Franklin Parkway
Featuring Talib Kweli, Against Me!, and The Ataris

Click HERE for all event details!

Sponsored by: City of Philadelphia, PA State of Independence, Microsoft, Scion, IKEA, Wired 96.5, CW, PW, and many more!

PROMOTIONS

Free movie screening: Heartbreak Kid
Sign up for free tickets to see Ben Stiller's new movie, Heartbreak Kid. Click HERE to register for tickets. Passes good for you and a friend.

DISCOUNTS


THE CAMPUS PHILLY DISCOUNT PROGRAM will save you money at many great locations in and around the city. Go to the Campus Philly Discounts Page to see a full list.

Bucks County Coffee Co, University City, 3430 Sansom St.
Need a good place to relax or study? Buck's County Coffee Co. offers 20% off your purchase with the tag. www.buckscountycoffee.com

American Male, Center City, 37 S. 16th St.
Hey guys, need a great place to get a hair cut? 20% discount with tag on all services and products at this full service salon for guys. www.americanmale.com

The Spaghetti Warehouse, 1026 Spring Garden St.
The Spaghetti Warehouse combines old-world Italian traditions with American abundance in hearty, made from scratch dishes. Students receive 10% off meals with tag. www.meatballs.com




CAREER PHILLY

Log onto www.careerphilly.com to apply for the following internships:

SEER Interactive- Online Marketing Intern
Intern needed to work with engine marketing programs; assist with copywriting and trend anaylsis; assistance with accounting; generating keyword reccommendations; and daily verification of campaigns. Knowledge of Microsoft Powerpoint and Excel is necessary.

National Liberty Museum- Paid Internship
This internship will provide you with interaction with international visitors; it will also allow you to teach others about the Museum's anti-bigotry and violence prevention work.

CADCOM
Intern will educate children, teens, adults and seniors on nutrition through various activities. Repsonsibilities include assisting in educational activities, contributions to the monthly newletter and more. College credit is available.

Contributors to the Click
Editorial: Brittany Sturges
Design: Jon Pish, Justine Brining
Business: Michelle Freeman, Jon Herrmann

To write or apply for an editorial internship at Campus Philly, contact Brittany Sturges: editor@campusphilly.org

To submit events and announcements, contact: info@campusphilly.org

For advertising and sponsorship inquiries, contact: Michelle Freeman

Campus Philly needs promoters and interns! E-mail Jon Herrmann for more info.

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