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Unpacking the best nicknames in Penn sports

(04/07/24 4:56pm)

Nicknames have long been synonymous with sports. In Philadelphia alone, mantras such as “The Answer,” “Weapon X,” “The Big Piece,” “The Process,” and a non-newspaper-friendly nickname for Nick Foles have exploded, taking on a life of their own. This phenomenon is ever so present throughout Penn athletics, as many players’ nicknames are just as well known as what is on their birth certificates. 


Penn baseball has two players receive Ivy recognition ahead of second weekend of Ivy Play

(03/30/24 3:09am)

This past weekend, Penn baseball's senior right-handed pitcher Cole Zaffiro was named the conference’s Ivy League Pitcher of the Week, and freshman outfielder Gavin Collins was named the Ivy League Rookie of the Week. Both of these awards come off the heels of Penn's impressive sweep over Brown. The series saw the Red and Blue come out on top in highly competitive, low-scoring games. Penn baseball’s weekend success can be attributed to the team as a whole in addition to both of these highlighted players. 







Perfecting the Palestra playlist

(01/29/24 1:04am)

Basketball is a melodic sport. The steady dribble of the ball provides a drumline, the symphony of squeaking sneakers mimics a harmony, and the “oohs” and “aahs” of the spectators supply vocals. It is difficult to find another sport where music is as integral to the game day experience as it is to basketball. From warm-up playlists handpicked by players to iconic themes played after wins, it is impossible to deny the connection between basketball and music. At the Palestra, this relationship is evident and spearheaded by a student DJ, Ryo Lindsey.






Veterans excite and newcomers command attention at Penn basketball's Red and Blue scrimmages

(10/26/23 5:38am)

Serving as a preview for the season to come, the Red and Blue scrimmages for Penn men's and women’s basketball were held on Oct. 21 at the Palestra. The scrimmages allowed Quaker fans to get a glimpse of both returning players primed for productive seasons and new faces looking to leave their mark on the program.