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Although de-recognized at the beginning of this year, the Canadian Club is looking to organize social and professional events for all students next semester following their SAC recognition. | Courtesy of Jared Grove/Wikimedia Commons

Canadian Club looks to revitalize

The country with the largest international population at Penn is re-establishing its mark on campus.

College senior Jennifer Hebert named 2016 Rhodes Scholar

College senior Jennifer Hebert has been named as a 2016 Rhodes Scholar.

Expect two snow days this winter

Winter is a forecaster’s dream whether you dread or embrace the snow. The long, complex analysis required to understand the dynamics of winter climate is part of the fulfillment that comes with being a meteorologist.That is why I have put hours of research into this outlook in order for it to be the most professional and in-depth analysis I have ever written!

Penn squash assistant coach Gilly Lane had an incredible experience over the summer of 2015 to expand his resume, coaching Team USA at the Pan-American Games in Toronto, Canada, in July.

Squash Issue | Penn squash squads are international teams of mystery

Is it possible to describe something as both global and local at the same time?

Squash Issue| Gilly Lane looks to continue playing success as coach

After many failed attempts, the sports world says, “Great players don’t make great coaches.” Gilly Lane of Penn men’s squash begs to differ.

Three years ago, Hurricane Sandy rocked the East Coast

Oct. 28, 2012 was a gloomy Sunday on campus. Emergency relief teams drove by on ambulances, students piled into Fresh Grocer to stock up on food and the administration had already notified everyone that two days of classes were called off.

Penn researchers, who recently contributed to a Nobel Prize-winning project, worked in a Subdury Neutrino Observatory particle detector in Canada. | Courtesy of Gene Beier

Penn research contributes to Nobel Prize in Physics

With perseverance, a giant 1,000-ton “fishbowl” full of rare water and a man-made cavern 6,800 feet underground, Penn researchers contributed to a Nobel Prize-winning project that has revolutionized the modern world of physics.

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SEAN MCGEEHAN is a College senior from Philadelphia. His email is seanmcgeehan@verizon.net.

Class of 2020 early-decision hopefuls explain why they picked Penn

For most high school seniors, the month of March marks an anxious finale to their college application process. But James Madison High School senior Katharine Filipovic hopes to fast-track the waiting game.

Toe the Line: Penn Democrats | Gun control debate

Two weeks ago today, the Penn community woke up fearing that the day might bring horror into our lives. On Oct. 2, an anonymous Internet source had alleged that there would be an attack on a Philadelphia-area college on the following Monday at 2 p.m. Penn students were understandably panicked, genuinely fearing for their safety. Thankfully, 2 p.m. passed quietly.

Things You Can Accomplish Over Fall Break

Good afternoon, friends! It is yet again Fall Break. In order to help you get the most out of your extended weekend, here's a list of all the things you can (and probably should!) accomplish over the next four days. 

Wednesday: A$AP Rocky performed alongside Tyler, The Creator, Danny Brown, and Vince Staples at Festival Pier. The "Rocky and Tyler Tour" will travel across the U.S. and Canada through mid-November with more dates to be announced soon.

ID theft, dirty emails and blackmail: The saga of Penn's Ashley Madison subscribers

No one was more shocked at finding their name among the 32 million Ashley Madison subscribers than one Penn professor. 

Capitalizing on the pope's visit: students open homes to visitors

The pope’s upcoming visit to Philadelphia brings both opportunities and challenges to Penn students living on and around campus. While some are capitalizing on high housing rates for visitors, others are opening their doors freely and still others are restricted in having guests that particular weekend.

UC Dining Days Begin TODAY

Enjoy Restaurant Week but hate paying for cabs? Want to spend $35 (lol) at Tap House? Curious what 48 Street Grille is? Well then UC Dining Days might be for you.