Here's how to navigate Philadelphia this weekend
SEPTA released their proposed plans for service coverage in anticipation of two major events occurring in the city this week: the NFL Draft and the Penn Relays.
SEPTA released their proposed plans for service coverage in anticipation of two major events occurring in the city this week: the NFL Draft and the Penn Relays.
Engineering freshman Eddie Hammond said he was disappointed by the results of the survey, since 25 percent of the student body is required to have one. “Freshmen get locked into the dining program," Hammond said. "Penn should be doing it’s best that students get their money’s worth."
Reading days begin tomorrow. If exam preparation becomes too overwhelming, here are six places in Philadelphia you can go to de-stress.
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Engineering freshman Eddie Hammond said he was disappointed by the results of the survey, since 25 percent of the student body is required to have one. “Freshmen get locked into the dining program," Hammond said. "Penn should be doing it’s best that students get their money’s worth."
Reading days begin tomorrow. If exam preparation becomes too overwhelming, here are six places in Philadelphia you can go to de-stress.
Sandberg, who is the chief operating officer of Facebook spoke with Grant on Wednesday evening about their new book, "Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy" at a talk hosted by the Authors@Wharton speaker series.
New Life Evangelistic Center, a shelter that housed around 300 people, was closed down two weeks ago. According to a Fox News report, the shelter was extremely overcrowded. Its original permit stated that the shelter had a maximum occupancy of 35 people.
Penn track and field's sprinters have a busy weekend in front of them. As one of premier units on the team, both the men's and women's sprinters will be facing some of the best schools in the country this weekend at the Penn Relays. But that won't faze them, as they've shown throughout the year that they belong with the best.
According to a report from Open The Books, a database of government spending, 29.6 percent of the $17.8 million the Ivies spent on lobbying from 2010-2014 could be traced back to Penn.
The Penn Relays are upon us. And while the oldest and largest track and field meet in the nation is a sight to see, it can be tough to catch every event over the three-day bonanza. With that in mind, here are five events you should put on your calendar to get the best, most efficient Relays experience.
That touchdown pass was more than a key play in a regular season game. It was the moment Penn football was put back on the map. It was the moment Alek Torgersen burst onto the scene. And most of all, it was the first glimpse at a potential NFL quarterback.
BEN CLAAR is a College sophomore from Scarsdale, N.Y.
Freshman shot put and discus thrower Maura Kimmel has blazed her way into Division I athletics with an absolutely dazzling debut to her career. In just her third meet of the indoor season, Kimmel knocked off the school record in the indoor shot put — and she was quite literally just getting started.
With some of the world’s best athletes descending on Franklin Field for the Penn Relays, thousands will be in attendance to seem them compete. Although they might not be the main attraction, Penn track and field’s distance runners are hoping their performances will catch fans’ attention too.
Simply put, the Penn Relays is not only a bucket list experience, but it’s one that should keep you coming back, too. The roaring — and conspicuously Jamaican — crowds, the star power, the fanfare, the atmosphere and so much more provide everyone in attendance something to enjoy.
One protester, who did not want to be named for fear of retaliation from the white supremacy groups, said she and others who participated were angered by what they saw as Penn's nonchalant attitude towards the neo-Nazi flyers put up around campus earlier this week.
Pritchett, a scholar of urban policy, education and race relations, is currently the Presidential Professor of Law and Education at Penn Law.
The year has seen some incredible moments for the University — but which ones were best? Here are our year-end awards for the best athletes, coaches, upsets and more.
Administrators have not made it clear how the University hopes to incentivize registration for off-campus groups, while students remain skeptical that some of the task force recommendations can truly change campus culture.