If you missed SNL this weekend, you would have missed Vanessa Bayer  (C'04) doing her Miley Cyrus impression alongside the actual Miley Cyrus (dressed us as Justin Bieber).

After the jump, watch the sketch (be sure to watch the whole bit, especially around minute 3:10 when Miley breaks character a bit to let Vanessa know what she really thinks of her impression.)

Plus, check out Vanessa's return to Penn's campus to support the comedy group she got her start in!

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A few weeks ago, I did a post about a great behind the scenes video about a popular Penn group.

This week, not only is this group touring the country, but they also made it onto the news!

After the jump, watch the piece and catch the group in your city!

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In years past, Ryan Levin (C'98, Without a Net, Theater Arts, Penn Players) and his writing partner Nye Warburton (C '97, Without a Net) had co-created an animated Comedy Central web series and even helped roast Bob Saget at the Friars roast.

Recently, Ryan wrote a new horror-comedy film that stars an iconic horror comedy actor!

After the jump find out who, check out the trailer, ...and follow the 17 steps he took to turn this film into a reality (must read!)

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Over the past few years on DT, many of the great edited videos (including THIS and THESE) were thanks to my good editor friend from high school and Penn, David Chalfin (C'96).

Recently, Dave's touching story about the strength and resiliency his mother showed in the wake of his father's death when he was 16 appears in the Chicken Soup for the Soul: Grieving and Recovery.

I've read it and it is really written beautifully.

After the jump, check out an excerpt from his story.

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