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In a year marked by attrition and adversity, the Quakers fought hard for their 8-9 record in 2014. And this leaves the Red and Blue in a situation both exciting and precarious looking towards 2015, a year which could reasonably be marked by either further struggles or breakthrough.

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Starting off as a college athlete presents a unique set of challenges. While all new students deal with classic struggles such as meeting new friends and figuring out which classes can knock out the most requirements at once, varsity athletes have to balance their academics and social lives with early morning practices and long weekend road trips.


Now a senior captain for Penn field hockey, attacker Elizabeth Hitti — who finished in the top 10 in the Ivy League in both goals and assists last year — remains one of the Quakers' respected veteran leaders.

Starting off as a college athlete presents a unique set of challenges. While all new students deal with classic struggles such as meeting new friends and figuring out which classes can knock out the most requirements at once, varsity athletes have to balance their academics and social lives with early morning practices and long weekend road trips.



In a year marked by attrition and adversity, the Quakers fought hard for their 8-9 record in 2014. And this leaves the Red and Blue in a situation both exciting and precarious looking towards 2015, a year which could reasonably be marked by either further struggles or breakthrough.



Sasha Stephens was recently named Ivy Rookie of the Week.

Fresh off a successful season opener, Penn women’s soccer turns this weekend to games against Temple and Mount Saint Mary’s at Rhodes Field. The Quakers (1-0-0) will look to continue the strong offensive play that guided them to a 3-1 victory over Seton Hall last Sunday.




In her first game playing for the Red and Blue, freshman forward Sasha Stephens netted two of the team's three goals.

It’s no surprise that Penn women’s soccer has a lot of new faces. From a new class of freshmen to a sophomore transfer and, of course, a new coach, it’s easy to look around and see a bunch of new faces. “During the spring, we tried to see everyone we could,” coach Nicole Van Dyke said, describing her experiences meeting the new recruits during her own coaching transition.



Sprint Football vs. Cornell 
September 27 2014

With most of last year’s team still intact, Penn sprint football coach Bill Wagner believes his squad can take a step forward from last season’s 4-3 performance. That is, if a few factors fall in the team’s favor.



Former Penn basketball player Andreas Schreiber, now playing for his ninth team in four years, has started Evoke Socks, a company that donates a portion of its sales to various charities.

A jock and his socks

By Riley Steele · Aug. 31, 2015

Professional basketball player. Ivy League graduate. Philanthropist. Sock lover. Not exactly the bio one would expect to find for the typical Penn graduate.





Sunday was a day of firsts for Penn women’s soccer at Rhodes Field. First game of the 2015 season. First career goals for Sasha Stephens and Lauren Petite. First game for new coach Nicole Van Dyke.