Behind the mask of the Penn Quaker
We sat down with everyone’s favorite mascot (under the condition of anonymity, of course), the Quaker, to get to know one of the men behind the comically oversized mask.
We sat down with everyone’s favorite mascot (under the condition of anonymity, of course), the Quaker, to get to know one of the men behind the comically oversized mask.
In high school, Colleen Fehm balanced squash and pole vaulting, but had to choose between them when she got to college. While this might seem like a tough decision for a well-accomplished squash player and state-champion pole vaulter, Fehm’s mind was set on squash.
With its most recent performance over the weekend, Penn track has achieved top-two finishes in three consecutive meets, with victories coming in its last two events.
Highlight reels show that Matt Howard can finish at the rim with an emphatic dunk. But according to ESPN, his offensive prowess truly lies in his well-developed mid-range game and disciplined decision-making. Perhaps his high basketball I.Q. should come as no surprise for a player with multiple AP courses under his belt.
In high school, Colleen Fehm balanced squash and pole vaulting, but had to choose between them when she got to college. While this might seem like a tough decision for a well-accomplished squash player and state-champion pole vaulter, Fehm’s mind was set on squash.
With its most recent performance over the weekend, Penn track has achieved top-two finishes in three consecutive meets, with victories coming in its last two events.
The Red and Blue beat their team score from last weekend and achieved a new season high of 191.525. With only one fall on the balance beam, the women are becoming stronger and more consistent.
Midway through the season, Penn men’s and women’s fencing seemed to have defined their statuses at the Philadelphia Invitational, held at Temple Saturday, as they went 6-0 and 4-2 on the day, respectively.
The conference, part of the “Architecture and Energy” series, brought experts from all over the world to showcase new concepts of design and shift the current paradigm of sustainability and its relationship with architecture.
The Hindu Student Council and Young Jains of America held their annual Saraswati Puja, benefitting the charity Better World Books.
The Penn Intentional Community Network, a group comprising both Penn Haven and the Happy House, offered an Alternate Spring Rush promoting community values.
Penn’s Division of Facilities and Real Estate Services is seeking out student input in a survey about its new master retail plan.
Catch ‘Beautopia: A Face Odyssey’ at the Mask and Wig clubhouse almost every weekend through early April.
Wharton has revised its Action Plan for Faculty Diversity and Excellence to expand its definition of diversity to different sexual orientations and gender identities.
While overall violent crime in Philadelphia decreased from 2011 to 2012, the number of killings went up for the third straight year. Many experts agree that the steady stream of illegal guns enables the violence.
Huntsman Hall was anything but “desserted” Saturday afternoon for Penn Gastronomy Club’s third annual dessert baking competition.
Within the next few days, Gov. Tom Corbett is expected to roll out an aggressive new plan to privatize Pennsylvania’s state-run wine and spirits stores.
The Social Planning and Events Committee decided on “40 Years of Fling” as its theme for this year’s Spring Fling, which will take place April 12-13.
Thursday night, the Philomathean Society organized a panel discussion in Philomathean Hall, exploring the relationship between sex, love and marriage in the 21st century.
The problem with Penn’s social life, however, isn’t necessarily the Greek system. The problem is that no well-known, accessible alternative exists.