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Sandy Hingston

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The Best Thing That Happened This Week

Mayor Nutter cried.

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America’s Top 10 Fears Are Really Scary

Hingston: Turns out we do have more to fear than just fear itself.

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20 Local Native American Place Names

Hingston: And what they mean.

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Best Thing: Philly Streets Are Made of … Wood?

Hingston: And you thought nothing could be more solid than the earth beneath your feet.

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American Government? What a Waste.

Hingston: Congress isn’t serving the people; it’s just trying to self-perpetuate.

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Best Thing: The Phillies’ Youth Movement Shone

Hingston: For the first time in a long time, we’re stoked for next season.

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Larry Brown Is In Trouble With the NCAA. Again.

SMU hoops coach — and former Sixers coach and exec — suspended for nine games for violating rules.

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Swarthmore Alum Wins Genius Grant

Patrick Awuah founded Ashesi University in Ghana.

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Seven Reasons to Watch the Union’s Open Cup Final Tomorrow Night

And only one involves nudity!

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Best Thing: Philly Was a Pre-Pope Ghost Town

Hingston: Thanks, all of you who lit out for the week. Any chance you could stay away?

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The “Supermoon” Lunar Eclipse Is Coming!

Say goodbye to the pope and hello to the dark side of the moon.

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How a 4-Year-Old Became Captain of Penn’s Football Team

This hankie-ready video explains all.

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Syracuse U. Drops “Kiss Cam” for Promoting Sexual Assault

Hingston: Drunken beer-throwing still okay, though

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What Swarthmore Could Learn From Jerry Falwell’s University

Hingston: If a slur lands in the forest, should everybody hear it?

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Best Thing: Eagles Lost Their Season-Opener

Hingston: We’re not a city that’s psychologically equipped to withstand the pressure of a could-be-undefeated season.