11/15
Greg Johnson
Managing Editor
Greg Johnson covers Penn Athletics and Recreation, which includes sports teams, intramural sports, and the Penn Relays. He manages the annual Research at Penn publication, which highlights notable research from all 12 schools at Penn.
Manning the middle with Brian O’Neill
As the college football season comes to a close, the fifth-year senior discusses his career as a Quaker, takeaways from Penn’s season, his plans for the future, and his pick for Monday's national championship game.
AD Shanahan on her return to Penn and the changing world of college sports
The director of recreation and intercollegiate athletics discusses her journey from intern to AD, navigating sports during the pandemic, her goals as athletic director, and the everchanging world of college athletics.
Penn track stars soar at Seahawk Shootout
At the Seahawk Shootout on Friday in Staten Island, New York, the opening meet of Penn’s indoor track & field season, the Quakers stockpiled 14 first-place finishes.
Men’s squash stays perfect with romp over Rochester
The Quakers defeated the Yellowjackets 8-1 on Saturday in upstate New York to improve to 9-0 on the season.
Breaking tackles with Laquan McKever
The senior running back discusses his sprint football career, how the pandemic reignited his passion for the game, adjusting to the speed of the sport, how he became a Colts fan living in North Jersey, and his plans for the future.
Penn eats up UC San Diego, loses heartbreaker to Memphis
At play in Los Angeles over the Thanksgiving break, the women’s basketball team upended UC San Diego 58-51 on Friday and fell to Memphis 73-68 in overtime on Saturday.
Three cheers for two Quakers
Gracyn Banks of the field hockey team and Jordan Obi of the women’s basketball team have been honored, in turn, by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association and Ivy League.
Dingle, Charles pilot Penn to wire-to-wire win
The sophomore guard and junior guard scored 16 points apiece in the men’s basketball team’s 71-63 victory over Old Dominion on Sunday.
Penn’s hoop teams victorious in home openers
On Tuesday at the Palestra, the women’s basketball team conquered King’s College 91-55 and the men’s basketball team lassoed Lafayette 85-57.
Killing time with Autumn Leak
The junior co-captain on the volleyball team chats about her role as an outside hitter, the art of the volleyball kill, overcoming anxiety, competing against her sister, and her plans for the offseason.