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Flyer of the Week: Penn Monologues

Testing... 1, 2, 3. This week's winner is Penn Monologues, for their flyer featuring a microphone and the relevant info, proving the old saying that "less is more." Go hear your fellow Quakers share their stories about life, love, and post-Fling malaise (possibly.) It's like Penn Secrets/Admirers/Compliments/Stories, but in real life. The shows are at 8 p.m. tonight and Saturday. You can buy your tickets on Locust Walk or online here.

It's Time to Shine -- this Friday at Penn Park. We will celebrate Penn's Making History fundraising campaign with musical performances by John Legend and Train. These are no ordinary people, so don't miss this free concert-you must register by noon Friday!

A Flingtime Wedding

While you were busy Flinging like it's 80 degrees and sunny and eating fried Oreos, this happy couple was walking down the aisle crosswalk outside the Quad. We're not sure what's better about this photo: the random formal wear or the Flingers staring. Although this wedding had no connection to the weekend's festivities, we'd like to imagine their bridesmaids wore tanks and everyone danced down the aisle to Rack City.

Walk Like A Philadelphian / Talk Like A Philadelphian

Do youse guys love speaking like real Philadelphians? According to a recently published study by Penn linguistics professor William Labov, the Philly accent has changed significantly over the past century.

People Who Went To Penn: William S. Paley

Do you enjoy watching NCIS, How I Met Your Mother, or 60 Minutes? These shows all owe their existence to William S. Paley, the founder of CBS.

ShutterButton: 19th Century Livin'

Remember the good old days when the Metallurgy and Mining program existed? Of course not; it was 1890. But it sure seems like these metallurgical students were having a lovely time in their super-creepy haunted house dorm room. The skull on the table is an interesting choice of decor, but they're making it work.  At least it's roomier than Hill.

Philly Knows How To Work It

All you fashionistas-in-training, get ready for Philly Fashion Week. Running today through Saturday, the show will include ready-to-wear looks, haute couture, and some badass peacock feathers.

Party in the Engineering Bathroom?

There's something missing from this bathroom stall in the Towne Building: a huge section of the wall.  It seems like trips to the restroom are getting a lot more personal with this glory...rectangle.  Whatever, who needs privacy?

People Who Went to Penn: Maury Povich

Trying to sort out your baby mama drama? A certain Penn alum and talk show legend might be able to help. That's right, Maury Povich, longtime host of Maury, is a 1962 College graduate.

New CIO In The Building

Penn's got a new IT guy. The University announced this morning that Thomas Murphy has been appointed as chief information officer and vice president for information technology.