Today, more than 4,500 early decision applicants will find out whether they have a place in Penn’s Class of 2016.

On Wednesday night, the Interfraternity Council held elections for its new executive board. College junior and current Zeta Beta Tau brother David Shapiro was elected as the IFC’s new president.

College campuses like Penn, a marketing mecca for brands that target the 18-to 24-year-old population, have become home to ambassadors for top brands, such as Red Bull, Microsoft and Verizon Wireless.

Last Friday, President Barack Obama’s administration urged higher-education institutions to promote diversity on their campuses — a move that Penn administrators say will benefit the University, as well as colleges nationwide. WORD ON THE WALK: Racial Diversity

Trailing 4-1 in the overall match, sophomore Dan Judd turned things around for Penn by eking out an hour-long, five-game victory.

Be ready when your number is called. It’s what all bench players are told, but it’s hard to understand until they get their opportunity.On Wednesday night at the Palestra, Steve Rennard got that opportunity.

Freshman Alex Porter has made up a steep learning curve in only his first few meets.

Based on Penn’s history, it is clear that action must be taken to halt the continuous cycle of racism.

The new law school building Golkin Hall will open on Jan. 9, according to Facilities and Real Estate Services. The $33.6-million building will contain classrooms, faculty office space, an auditorium and a moot courtroom.

Monica Kwok, who founded her own clothing line in the fall, will be launching a video game company called Playzon Interactive next year. Although she has not yet secured outside funding for the venture, she estimates the company may be worth around $20 million.

Wednesday night, students came together for a discussion on issues facing the black community hosted by Penn’s chapter of the NAACP and the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. The talk centered on the concept of the “talented tenth,” a term meant to describe African-Americans who become leaders.

Mojo is a hard thing to define but easy to recognize. You either have it or you don’t. And I did not.

Fraud Nov. 29 — A man and a woman unaffiliated with the University reported unauthorized uses of their debit cards at Savory, located at 3417 Spruce St.

Since the Centers for Disease Control are clearly neglecting their duties regarding the pandemic of haters, it falls to me to put out this public service announcement.

Greening vacant spaces in Philadelphia has been found to reduce crime, according to Perelman School of Medicine research.

The film Miss Representation was screened Wednesday night at the Annenberg Public Policy Center to an audience of about 100. It examines the role of women in U.S. society.

Raymond Haywood, who was once a employee at Starbucks on campus, will appear in court Thursday for the alleged armed robbery of 1920s Commons. His violent criminal history has raised questions about Penn’s hiring practices.