Many recent Penn graduates have continued their athletic careers at a professional level by following ‘Plan A’ and fully committing to their dreams.

Last May, Tony Vecchione became the new senior director of athletics, after an announcement in early April. He was hired to replace Mary DiStanislao, who became executive vice president of Marquette in March.

Many people believe that the playing field is leveled once students get to college, but in reality, inequality persists.

Rider’s stifling defense kept the Red and Blue (3-2) out of goalkeeper Alicia Carthan’s cage altogether, putting an end to a streak of four games with two scores or more for the Quakers.

During the offseason, the women’s soccer team used an iPad to work on individual technique through an app called “Football Coach Plus HD.”

Trying to get on top of your schoolwork? Take your books out. You don’t have to read them. Just open them up. Trying to catch up on email? Respond to one. See what happens.

People are encouraged to read their work, sing songs and — as the event’s tag line “poetry, prose, anything goes” suggests — perform whatever they like.

Lea Elementary at 47th and Locust streets is accepting donations of instruments and musical accessories for a new after-school music program.

Wednesday evening, Penn began a new chapter of its two-year reaccreditation process, with the Provost’s Office hosting a gathering to officially kick off the University’s self-study.

SPEC and the Class Boards announced at midnight Thursday that Free Energy — a rock band based out of Philadelphia — will headline Skimmer Fest.

Penn’s Database Group aims to effectively tackle the seemingly simple yet challenging task of storing and manipulating vast quantities of data.

After pleading guilty to the attempted murder of 2004 College graduate Kevin Neary, Christopher Easter was sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison following a lengthy court appearance Wednesday.

Through Penn’s “Take Your Professor to Lunch” program, students are able to have a one-on-one conversation with their professors while enjoying a meal on Penn’s dime.

Ramen Bar, located on 4040 Locust St., officially opened Tuesday night. This new Japanese noodle restaurant and bar promises to bring “authentic, exotic and affordable food” to University City, chef and owner Dean Leevongcharoen said.

As part of its ongoing efforts to become more diverse at the faculty level, Penn is looking to recruit from a somewhat surprising source: high schools.

Theft September 6 — A 21-year-old female student reported that her unattended laptop was taken by an unknown suspect in Van Pelt Library around 3:15 p.m. September 6 — A 28-year-old female employee reported that items were taken from her unlocked office by an unknown suspect in the Colonial Penn Center at 3641 Locust Walk at around 5:45 p.m. September 5 — A 22-year-old male student reported that his secured bike was taken by an unknown suspect at 3650 Chestnut Street at around 9:30 a.m. Robbery September 4 — An 18-year-old unaffiliated male of the 5100 block of Viola Street was arrested for requesting cash drawers from an unaffiliated 23-year-old male at the Wawa on 3744 Spruce Street around 4 a.m. Liquor Law September 4 — A 19-year-old male student of the 3600 block of Chestnut Street was arrested for being under the influence of alcohol at the 300 block of South 33rd Street at around 2:45 a.m. Vandalism September 4 — An unaffiliated female reported that her interior door windows were broken by an unknown suspect at the Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology building at 3537 Locust Walk at around 8:20 a.m.

Penn, which has already scored 16 goals through four games, will host Rider at Franklin Field on Wednesday night and look to avenge last season’s 7-1 loss to the Broncs.