Penn returns many skilled players, but will have to forge on behind a relatively new offensive line

The 2011 Ivy League football season has been dubbed, “The Year of the Quarterback” by the New York Times. With each team returning a starter under center, there’s no dearth of talent calling the plays.

This season, coach Al Bagnoli has the unique task of replacing the most prolific kicker in Penn history, Andrew Samson

In 1980, Penn football won just one game. Four years later, they began a run of three-consecutive outright titles, and they remain the only team to finish it.

A fresh start awaits the Penn field hockey team this Saturday when it kicks off its Ivy League season against Cornell.

Not only have the Quakers managed to shut out all of their opponents thus far, they have also severely limited their foes’ shooting opportunities.

After graduating three All-Ivy players, Quakers aim to use uncertain lineups as versatility advantage

LaCroix has impressed in his first four collegiate games; he earned Ivy League Rookie of the Week honors after scoring two goals against St. Joseph’s.

As the Quakers prepare for Saturday’s opener against Lafayette, 19th-year coach Al Bagnoli’s think-big philosophy is as prominent as ever.

Although Penn is making significant strides, the fact that in 2011 our campus still emphasizes how “gay-friendly” it is seems very redundant and counterproductive to the entire movement.

Upon stepping into Penn Park, it becomes clear that the space is dedicated to serve a purpose — to provide a space for organized games, and not for simple lounging. It’s not so much a park as a collection of fields.

Bounded by the cement and steel of urban traffic ways, Penn Park — which opened to fireworks and celebration on Sept. 15 — marks a historical development in Penn’s eastward expansion.

Thirteen of Penn’s 30 Interfraternity Council chapters will recruit sophomores and transfer students this semester. The number of fraternities participating in fall rush has increased from nine last year.

Of the many aspects of government spending up for debate in the current 2012 fiscal year budget negotiations, the continued funding for grant-giving organizations such as the National Institute of Health and the National Science Foundation could be cut — a concerning prospect for Penn administrators.

Over the past four years, textbook prices have risen 22 percent, according to a survey by the Student Public Interest Research Group.

Students flocked to the fairs in hopes of making contacts, securing interviews and gaining job and summer internship opportunities.

Yesterday evening, Zell offered around 300 students an unobstructed view of the thoughts and habits of one of the most successful businesspeople of the last half century ­— as he put it, “the world according to Sam.”