David Gurian-Peck
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Senior Goodbye: David Gurian-Peck | The DP: well worth the time
David Gurian-Peck shows his appreciation for the quotes and people that have made his time at the DP well worth it.
Penn Relays | In America, race walkers take funny looks in stride
Even race walking competitors know their sport can look a little silly. But as they gear up for the Relays, they also know their event requires a mental fortitude unknown to traditional runners.
Roller Derby: wheelin’ and revealin’
On Saturday night, clad in the unofficial uniform of two parts body art and one part clothing, the 2010 Philly Roller Girls kicked off the roller derby season.
Penn icon Coach Lake dies of cancer at 85
Longtime football assistant Dan “Coach Lake” Staffieri, known for the blue helmet he drove around campus and the cheers he led at Franklin Field, died Thursday morning at the age of 85.
Winningest NCAA coach talks losing
Before replacing Pat Knapp as the Penn women’s basketball coach last April Mike McLaughlin didn’t know much about losing.
QB hits the mound running
Over a span of 36 hours, quarterback Kyle Olson went from standing under center to sitting in the bullpen.
Game, set, match for tennis ace
Torn rotator cuff ends former W. Tennis No. 1 Ekaterina Kosminskaya's chances at a professional career.
Wing Bowl 18: Finger lickin’ good
Wing Bowl is where “The Projectile Vomit of 2001” is more renowned than the War of 1812, and the world’s top competitive eater was ejected (twice!)
Ace pitcher quits Softball
Jessie Lupardus carried Penn softball on her left shoulder for two years, but she decided to leave the program after last season due to off-the-field issues.
Boots and shoes for Allen
Tyler Bernardini has had a rough few months. But if it’s any consolation, the basketball gods may make it up to him with another year of eligibility.
Gurian-Peck | Sharp suit, razor wit on bench
Before and after his home coaching debut, Jerome Allen shared a big embrace and a few words with former mentor Fran Dunphy.
Three wrestlers reinstated
Wrestlers Cesar Grajales, Rollie Peterkin and Matt Dragon have been reinstated, senior associate AD Alanna Shanahan said.
Wrestlers could be cleared Wed.
The Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition hearing scheduled for Wed., Dec. 23, could end criminal prosecution of Penn wrestlers Matt Dragon, Cesar Grajales and Rollie Peterkin.
DA drops wrestlers' felony counts
The District Attorney’s Office has agreed to withdraw aggravated assault charges against seniors Matt Dragon, Cesar Grajales and Roger "Rollie" Peterkin, who still face counts on simple assault.
Malcolm Washington making a name for himself
The freshman is making his mark as a valuable member of the M. Hoops squad.
Gurian-Peck | Seventh title in the Bagnoli
If anybody had known that Al Bagnoli would be forced to cycle through four quarterbacks and deploy his top receiver under center, nobody would have picked the Quakers to win it all.
Notebook | All arms on deck
For the first time since the season opener, Penn's top two quarterbacks appear to be healthy.
Wailing on Olawale
Keiffer Garton returned to the Quakers on Saturday and led them to a 27-13 victory over Columbia in New York.
Bison exterminated
The Penn football team won its second consecutive game on Saturday with a 21-3 victory over Bucknell at Franklin Field. Penn has now won five straight over the Bisons.
From Palestra to Pantheon
It was supposed to be a friendly game, a scrimmage against a local rival. But to make it to his first European basketball game as a pro, Ibrahim Jaaber and his new teammates needed an escort from an armored bus.
