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Penn (9-5, 0-3 Big 5) looks to avoid going winless in the Big 5 as it gets set to take on Temple (15-3, 3-0) on Wednesday. This week represents the final two non-conference games of the year for the Quakers as they take a quick break from the Ivy League, where they are undefeated.

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By Jacob Snyder · Jan. 24, 2017

Losers of four straight, Penn men's basketball knows that as the losses pile up, so does its chances of earning a spot in this year’s inaugural Ivy League Tournament. But not to worry — the Red and Blue travel across town to La Salle Wednesday night with one last chance to iron out the wrinkles before resuming conference play in February.

These conversations did, however, make me think about how finite my own athletic career is, and what I want to make of it. As everyone reminded me when talking about sports, “it goes fast” and “you only get so many games.”


Although most Penn athletes will not go on to play professionally, the goal-oriented culture they create prepares them well for life after Penn.

These conversations did, however, make me think about how finite my own athletic career is, and what I want to make of it. As everyone reminded me when talking about sports, “it goes fast” and “you only get so many games.”


Junior forward Michelle Nwokedi will look to match the 22 points that she notched in last year's Temple contest.

Penn (9-5, 0-3 Big 5) looks to avoid going winless in the Big 5 as it gets set to take on Temple (15-3, 3-0) on Wednesday. This week represents the final two non-conference games of the year for the Quakers as they take a quick break from the Ivy League, where they are undefeated.





Sophomore Epee Justin Yoo and Junior Epee Jake Raynis are much more than college teammates — they are childhood friends.

Raynis and Yoo met when they were twelve and eleven years old, respectively, and from that point on did basically all of their fencing together. Though their high school team was not highly competitive, they also competed for the same club team throughout high school, strengthening their friendship even more.


Members of the panel answered questions from students on topics ranging from veteran players in the MLS to job opportunities in various parts of the soccer industry.

"Soccer is the fastest growing sports market in the US." That statement, as well as many others on the state of soccer domestically and abroad, featured prominently on Monday evening at the Undergrate Sports Business Club's "Inside the Industry: Soccer" Panel.



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Following 27 meetings since last February, stalemated negotiations, and the college’s “ideological objection to paying adjuncts more,” according to Sonam Singh, a lecturer in the English department and bargaining committee member, the union agreed to authorize a strike last month.




Penn researchers will study the ethics and feasibility of autonomous vehicles.Note: This is a hypothetical license for a self-driving car.

Ryerson looks at the implications of increased automation on the way people take long distance trips. Instead of taking flights, people are likely to choose the more efficient, inexpensive route, especially when the driverless format is still conducive to a more relaxing trip, and the driver has the option of texting or napping.



Lunar New Year brings Penn students together to celebrate when their families are far

As a member of the Vietnamese Student Association, Nguyen talked about celebrating the holiday at Penn. Despite being away from her home and family, Nguyen said she was happy to see that “a lot of people still cherish the traditions that we have, and we have a great community to celebrate with.”