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Fifty years later, JFK’s death still a vivid memory
For students who were on campus when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated 50 years ago, the images from that day will be forever linked to their Penn experience.
Penn women's basketball set to host Notre Dame for first time since 1981
Now the number one goal for the Quakers is to make a statement — and history — with a victory over No. 5 Notre Dame on SaturdaySCUE launches tutorials site OPenned
The website features “tutorials” on topics of interest, as well as videos of speakers on campus that students might have missed.Penn swimming travels to New York to take on Ivy rivals
In two tri-meets, the Quakers will take on Princeton, which has yet to swim a meet on the young season, and Cornell.Two Penn cross country members head to Nationals
This Saturday, freshman Cleo Whiting and sophomore Thomas Awad will travel to Terre Haute, Ind., where they will both compete in the NCAA National Cross Country Championships. Indiana State’s LaVern Gibson Championship Course will play host this weekend to not only the nation’s best cross country teams, but also the fastest individual runners in the country.
Multicultural Greek Council elects new president
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with Peixin Mo this weekend to learn more about her plans for the council in her upcoming term.Fink | Looking back with pride at a step forward for Penn field hockey
In a nutshell, this season we found an amazing new home at Ellen Vagelos C’90 Field , broke a school scoring record and had four incredible seniors who started their careers 3-14 and finished it 13-4.
Penn men's hoops heads to Midwest to take on undefeated Hawkeyes
While Friday’s matchup with Iowa (4-0) marks the Quakers’ (1-2) second consecutive contest with a Big Ten opponent, very few nonconference matchups are this unique.Higher education roundup: Nov. 22
Check out stories around higher education from this week.Penn squash teams ready to kick off seasons with different mindsets
Ranked 14th in the nation and slotted to finish seventh in the Ivy League this season, the men’s team will start its season Saturday afternoon against an 11th ranked Williams squad. Ranked third nationwide in the preseason and predicted to finish second in the Ancient Eight, the women are trying to show that they have what it takes to bring home an Ivy title.With expectations high, Penn wrestling gets ready for new campaign
Penn will take on a tough Maryland team for an early duel on Friday before hosting the 19th annual Keystone Classic on Sunday at the Palestra.
Penn football still left with plenty of pride to play for
The matchup is for the Trustee’s Cup and bragging rights in the 120th meeting between Penn and the Big Red. The game represents a chance to finish the season .500 and with a winning record in Ivy League play.
Kurt Mitman | Back to reality
Certain forms of reality TV actually have the potential to affect my reality — and to make it a better one.New study looks at Twitter's portrayal of prescription drugs
The study analyzed over 2,100 tweets over a one-week period and found that most people were talking about abusing the medication rather than using it therapeutically.
Robert Hsu | Regrading ourselves
Allowing exam regrades is an important part of a fair grading system, but we as students must reevaluate our attitude towards them and be more selective when requesting them.
From the Buzz: Athletic Director Steve Bilsky to retire
President Amy Gutmann and Provost Vincent Price announced that Penn Director of Athletics Steve Bilsky is retiring, effective June 30, 2014.
Penn offices expand east to 30th and Walnut
Penn will lease 100,000 square feet of the FMC Tower at the Cira Centre South, a 47-story building on 30th and Walnut streets that will open in 2016.
Police arrest South, Walnut St. bridge suspect
The Philadelphia Police have arrested the person whom they and Penn Police believe is responsible for a string of robberies on the Center City side of the South and Walnut street bridges.
Tydings | 2013-14 Penn basketball too similar to last year's frustrating season
With a soft stretch of schedule coming up soon, it is time for the frustration from Penn’s press conferences to turn into energy and results on the floor.
