A sphinx statue at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology shows some holiday spirit. Last night, the museum celebrated its 125th anniversary and the launch of its new online excavation timeline.

The United Minorities Council, Penn Monologues and the Race Dialogue Project hosted One Mic in Harrison Rooftop Lounge last night. Part of UMC’s first ever Unity Month, the open-mic night hosted students who performed pieces on race, culture and identity.

Academic and social change advocate Cornel West speaks to about 100 people at irvine Auditorium. Critical writing seminar lecturer Christopher Philips invited West to speak on democratic values.

Coming off a victorious outing at Penn State’s Garret Open, Junior sabre Michael Mills will try to continue his winning ways at the Vassar Invitational in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., along with the rest of the Penn fencing squad.

Junior Andrew Lenzi defeated Hofstra’s Matt Spataro at 149 pounds, 7-6, after taking him down three times and riding him for just over a minute.

Sophomore forward Henry Brooks fouled out after just 20 minutes of play, while junior guard Steve Rennard fouled out after just eight minutes.

College Day with Lea Elementary School; students came in with their parents to learn about Penn and opportunities in college education. Photos of tour and of Penn Park fun and games

Department of Physics and Astronomy hosts Astronomy Night at the David Rittenhouse Labratories.

From left to right, College junior Jonathan Iwry, Engineering freshman Akshay Chandrasekher, and College sophomore Alexander Rafi, were among a group of students who freestyle rapped on Locust last Friday to a cheering crowd.

Professor Thadious Davis discusses her latest book, “Southscapes: Geographies of Race, Region, and Literature” at the Penn Book Store.

1995 Engineering graduate Art Holscher wears a suit of Perky Jerky, which he developed with his partner, Brian Levin, one of the panel speakers.

Junior Alyssa Baron, who nailed the game-winning layup with 6.4 seconds to go, notched 14 points and 7 rebounds against the Terriers on Wednesday night.

During PAACH’s Social Media Launch Party, three students acted out a scene explaining how they how these different social media outlets will help their group achieve its goals.

Freshman guard Jamal Lewis has made an immediate impact for the Quakers in his first year with the program, averaging 27.7 minutes per game as a result of his strong defensive play. He has nabbed a team-high 15 steals in eight games this season.

The Slavic Department hosts a Student Talent Show in DRLB A6.

Though coach Jerome Allen has never beaten coach Jay Wright and his Villanova squad in their two prior matchups, the third time may be the charm, as this year’s version of the Wildcats limp into the Palestra on Saturday with a 4-4 record after losing four of their past five games, including a blowout loss at Columbia, 75-57.