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Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025
The Daily Pennsylvanian

NEWS BRIEFS: Police want students to stay off field

Spectators will be reminded with public address announcements to "enjoy the game and act responsibly at its conclusion." They will also be asked to refrain from running onto the field in the event of a four-way tie for the Ivy title. Rush said anyone attempting to to take down the goalposts will be subject to University sanctions and/or arrest. Violators will be identified through various means, including videotape. In addition, Rush said, University Police will be stationed at the entrances to Franklin Field along with Spectaguards in order to stop individuals from bringing in bottles and cans. -- Josh Fineman South Asia Society to celebrate Diwali On Saturday, the South Asia Society will be celebrating Diwali, the Indian "Festival of Lights," with Diwali '95 -- Illumination. At 5 p.m. in the Houston Hall Bowl Room there will be a pooja, which is a religious ceremony. At 5:30 p.m. in Bodek Lounge, there will be a catered Indian dinner. Following dinner, the South Asia Society will present a performance of "colorful costumes, traditional and modern dances and songs from throughout South Asia," according to College senior Anupama Shrivastava. There are several possible meanings of this primarily Hindu festival, but it is similar to New Year's Eve. Tickets are available on Locust Walk. The dinner is $11 and the show is $6. One dollar from each ticket will go to Sakhi, an organization aiming to stop violence against South Asian women living in the United States. -- Amy Lipman