Soisson | No Bolt, no buzz for USA vs. World
Excited for the Penn Relays? Neither am I. Or at least not as excited as I was last year, when Usain Bolt descended upon Franklin Field
Excited for the Penn Relays? Neither am I. Or at least not as excited as I was last year, when Usain Bolt descended upon Franklin Field
Athletes representing 59 different college conferences and over 60 different countries will compete in 318 combined running and field events at the Penn Relays. But outnumbering the many runners hungry to win this week will be the number of people just wanting to eat on the run.
You may think the 100-meter is the fastest race, but you would be wrong. In less than fifty seconds, the 4x100 meter relay can produce the sweetest of melodies or the most discordant screeches. The symphony — and its four beautiful movements — have the power to move.
Legally blind sportswriter David Block has become a fixture at the Penn Relays.
Athletes representing 59 different college conferences and over 60 different countries will compete in 318 combined running and field events at the Penn Relays. But outnumbering the many runners hungry to win this week will be the number of people just wanting to eat on the run.
You may think the 100-meter is the fastest race, but you would be wrong. In less than fifty seconds, the 4x100 meter relay can produce the sweetest of melodies or the most discordant screeches. The symphony — and its four beautiful movements — have the power to move.
While Penn policies on free speech and open expression have allowed students to speak out about race, they have also sparked campus-wide controversies.
For the first time in Penn’s history, minority students comprise a majority of the newly admitted class, though the process of self-identifying “can prove to be a bit messy.”
Victor Polanco hopes to bring his year of Penn education and research back to aid his home country.
The Wharton Business Plan Competition, now in its 13th year, offered three prizes to students' business proposals.
At a conference, Penn representatives advocated against conflict minerals, which are used in technology and may indirectly fund the Congo conflict.
Coming from a Phila. high school, Duong Nghe Ly has worked to promote racial dialogue and awareness.
While most theft has remained consistent since 2010, petty theft has lessened at many retailers.
Former '34th Street' Editor-in-Chief Sarah Beth McKay writes a farewell column about what makes this University unique.
The Backup Child Care Program, which begins July 1, will provide child care for student parents in emergencies.
Former columnist Luke Hassall writes a farewell column advising students not to listen to other people's advice — except for his, that is.
Former columnist Jessica Goldstein writes a farewell column reminiscing about her first tour of Penn and how she immediately liked the school.
In his farewell column, former Sports Photo Editor Pete Lodato writes about the unique perspective of Penn he's gotten from behind the lens.
In his farewell column, former columnist Evan Medina refuses to believe that his life has officially peaked at the ripe old age of 22.
During move-out, students can donate their unused or gently used items for a sale that will raise money for Goodwill.