Rowing
How do you study teamwork? For senior Ryan Leone, you measure brainwaves.
It was through Dr. Michael Platt that Leone learned about the neuroscience research Platt was doing as part of the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative.
Penn rowing shows improvement in weekend races against Ivy opponents
The women's team traveled to Lake Carnegie in Princeton, N.J. to compete in the Ivy League Invitational.
Three questions: How will Penn tennis rebound from Ivy League losses?
This weekend, Penn tennis, rowing, and golf will continue their seasons against Ivy League opponents. Here are three questions for the upcoming competitions.
Penn rowing picks up high finishes in trio of regattas across the Northeast
All teams — men’s lightweight, heavyweight and women’s — competed for the top spot in a number of races, hoping to begin the spring on a good note.
Guest column by Leila Ashtaryeh | When it comes to paying athletes, Penn isn't Duke
There are several things I’d like to note in the recently published DP articles which argued for and against the compensation of collegiate athletes.
Key Matchups: Men's tennis looks for strong play from doubles pairs at Princeton
The spring seasons are rapidly unfolding, with tennis heading into Ivy play and rowing and golf getting their seasons underway.
Penn women's rowing notches two victories at season-opening Murphy Cup
The Quakers walked away with a pair of championships in the Varsity 8 and the Second Varsity 8.
Three Questions: Will Penn tennis be able to keep undefeated streaks alive?
As Penn spring sports begin to pick up momentum, there are some questions to keep in mind going into this weekend.
Kern's Korner | Being a senior doesn't define me
When the next hurdle in my life comes and I do not know how to get through it, I will look back at my senior year and remember exactly what it felt like.
Penn lightweight, heavyweight rowing teams compete in final regatta of the season
The lightweight and heavyweight rowing teams wrapped up their seasons on June 1-3 at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association National Championship. The regatta was held on Mercer Lake in New Jersey, where high winds and rough conditions caused many of the days races to be cancelled. Although the regatta was shortened, it capped off a successful season for both of Penn men’s rowing teams.
Despite smaller stature, Penn rowing's coxswains loom large on the team
The cox is, quite simply, the coach of the boat. Sitting typically in the stern (or the back) of the boat, the coxswain’s job is to steer the boat.
Why the Ivy League is so much better than everyone else at rowing — and how Penn stacks up
While the Ivy League might be known for its prowess in academics, there’s another set of ranking lists that are a familiar home to the members of the Ancient Eight: the national men’s heavyweight, men’s lightweight, and women’s rowing rankings.
What are you doing at 7 a.m.? Penn rowing is probably practicing
In the case of rowing, the early bird catches the brutal, strenuous daily workouts.
With cross-country trips, Penn rowing has unique opportunities for competing and bonding
The majority of competitions for Penn men and women’s rowing are relatively nearby and don’t require too much travel, but for a few exciting trips each year, the teams get to leave the Northeast and compete far from home.
How teams around Penn Athletics spectrum fared over Fling weekend
It was a busy Fling weekend outdoors for Penn's athletes as men's golf, men's and women's tennis, rowing, and track and field were all in action.
Penn Athletics faces busy fling weekend on the field
While the rest of us will be at Penn Park this weekend for the Spring Fling concert, several of the Penn teams will compete in pivotal Ivy League contests.
Penn rowing sees mixed results against stacked Ivy competition
Red and Blue rowing was oars away this weekend as men’s heavyweight, men’s lightweight, and women’s rowing all competed this past Saturday against stiff ivy-league competition early into the season.
Lightweight rowing to finally kick off spring season, women's team heads to tough invitational
The sun is out and spring has begun, so that can only mean one thing: rowing is back.
Roundtable | How do you balance summer athletic training with other time commitments?
For many, summer is a great time to relax and recover from nine months of late-night cramming and early-morning rising. But for Penn student-athletes, summer isn't much of a rest. It might be the offseason, but few athletes can afford to take the summer off. On top of all of the training, throw in a full work day in the office and suddenly, a warm summer's day doesn't seem so pleasant anymore. For DP Sports' three varsity student athletes, however, it is nothing they aren't used to. Check out how they are balancing it all below.