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Editorial | New students, you're about to get a lot of unsolicited advice. Don't listen.
But freshman year is just as hard as it is exciting, and there are plenty of upperclassmen and professors that will give you unsolicited advice about how to make the most of your time here.
James Morrison | Don’t leave your high school friends behind in college
In spite of this campus’ sometimes toxic culture, you will almost certainly make lifelong friends here. Just make sure that you don’t forget the lifelong friends that you already have.
Sophia DuRose | Stop talking about the freshman fifteen
The cyclical nature of disordered eating can be depleting, and when you’re adjusting to the new stress of tough college classes, it’s an extra barrier between yourself and your full potential.
Letter from the President | Class of 2023, don't let fear get in your way
My advice shouldn’t be taken as gospel, it’s certainly not earth-shattering, and may not even be applicable to you, but it’s what I wish I’d known as a freshman: Put yourself out there.
Five Penn Athletics events to look forward to this school year
Here are five dates Penn sports fans should circle on their calendars this academic year.
Fresh Grocer partially reopens Tuesday after failing health inspection one day earlier
Fresh Grocer employees said the general supermarket reopened Tuesday, but the kitchen area, where the Philadelphia Department of Health violations were most concentrated, would reopen Wednesday.
Guest column by Jacob Cohen | Penn men's basketball should have more home games
If Penn Athletics has a goal to increase student attendance at basketball games, this season’s schedule is a major swing and miss.
Fresh Grocer closed indefinitely Monday for 'visible physical evidence' of rodents
A sign posted outside the store noted that "occupancy after 8/19/19 at 1:07 p.m. is illegal," adding that to reopen, the Fresh Grocer must undergo re-inspection and pay a $315 fee.
Five famous professors everyone at Penn should know
Some well-known Penn professors include Jeb Bush, Buzz Bissinger, Dorothy Roberts, Adam Grant, and Kathleen Hall Jamieson.
125 years of Franklin Field: Penn's lesser-known football team proud to share venue
Penn sprint football has been a Franklin Field staple since the team's inaugural season in 1931.
Bridget Yu | Just because you’re sad, does not mean you’re depressed
Mislabeling depression as mere sadness will only prevent or delay treatment of a serious mental illness that should be addressed and treated as such.
125 years of Franklin Field: The birthplace of Penn Relays
Though adapted for different use over the years, Franklin Field always was and always will be about one thing: track and field.
Penn football visits ESPN Headquarters for Ivy League media day
The actual games may still be weeks away, but Ivy League football is officially back and ready for the 2019 season.
Alexa Rybicki | Penn students should make use of Pottruck
Just like you set aside time to eat, study, and see your friends, make exercise part of your routine. You will feel happier and healthier.
Six police officers injured in shooting near Temple University
Six officers received non-fatal gunshot injuries after narcotics officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant at a North Philadelphia home, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
Penn men's basketball releases home schedule for 2019-20 season
In addition to the usual seven Ivy League games played at home, the team will also host three of its four Big 5 games.
Ilyse Reisman | The Critical Writing Seminar needs to be looked at under critical review
Until the writing seminar curriculum changes, students will continue to feel that it is a waste of their time and money.
Penn men's basketball junior Jelani Williams undergoes third ACL surgery since 2016
Five weeks ago, Penn men’s basketball junior Jelani Williams underwent yet another ACL surgery.
Bridget Yu | Here’s a quick list of Penn's most helpful resources
While Google searches and Wikipedia pages do have their benefits, Penn students know their campus and surrounding area best.