On a Friday night, after other students have gone out, some are sitting by a phone — ready to hear your calls.

With eyes on another Ivy trophy, an Ivy Tournament title and a deep run in the NCAA championships, the Quakers certainly have high expectations for the coming spring.

It was a tough year for Penn swimming. The men finished next to last in the Ivy League at 1-6 in conference play, while the women finished at 2-5 in Ivy play, good for third-to-last in conference play. But the Quakers’ struggles don’t mean that the bar isn’t high for either side heading into the Ivy League Championships from Feb.

The Quakers kick off their season this Friday night at Franklin Field against No. 14 Duke, and the beginning of their season is peppered with additional big games against the likes of Denver and Lehigh.

If those arguing for their right to bear arms claim that it is within their constitutional right to hunt and own a gun for self-defense, the statistics surely demonstrate that this is rarely what guns are being used for.

It is important to appreciate the potential of professor Ghrist’s course to revolutionize the teaching of calculus during the internet age.

Penn has a pre-professional aura that radiates outward from Huntsman, enveloping the rest of campus. This internal pressure, coupled with the external pressure from career-minded parents, can discourage students from seeking other opportunities, even if those opportunities might be a better fit than finance. There should be more support for students who want to spend their summer incorporating their play — or better put, their passions — into their work.

Professor Ian MacMillan’s course, “Building Future Markets: The Case of Africa” is one of six offered this year as part of Wharton’s Global Modular Course program.

English and cinema studies professor Peter Decherney brought film producer and screenwriter Armyan Bernstein to speak to his “Hollywood Film Industry” class.

The six applicants for Philadelphia’s second casino license took the stage in front of the Pennsylvania State Gaming Control Board last week to highlight their proposals.

The University announced Tuesday that it will be continuing its long-standing relationship with PNC, after having considered alternatives in the banking industry for the past several months.

McLaughlin’s women’s hoops team has steadily improved in the past three years,culminating in this year’s victory over the Crimson and 5-2 Ivy record. Meanwhile, Allen’s 6-18 men’s basketball team has disappointed this season.

With Penn struggling to find its way in the Ivy League this season, it’s easy to start looking towards next year’s team. The DP spoke with Class of 2017 recruit Tony Bagtas as his team prepared for states.

This season, much of the coverage for the Quakers has been on the play of junior guard Alyssa Baron or freshman guard Keiera Ray, but Kara Bonenberger, Katy Allen and the rest of Penn’s sophomore class have had big roles behind the scenes.