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Pottruck Center powerlifts 20 years
During the Pottruck Center's 20th anniversary celebration on Jan. 20, the Penn Quaker does a bench press in the second-floor weight room.

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Pottruck Center powerlifts 20 years

On Jan. 20, the Penn community celebrated the 20th anniversary of the David S. Pottruck Health & Fitness Center. To much fanfare, the facility officially opened on Jan. 17, 2003.
From Super Bowl champion to championing mental health
Left, Brandon Brooks kisses a Super Bowl trophy in his Eagles uniform, at right, Brooks in a suit.

Brandon Brooks, an MBA student at Wharton, played for the Philadelphia Eagles, who defeated the Patriots in the Super Bowl in 2018.

From Super Bowl champion to championing mental health

Brandon Brooks retired from the NFL in January 2022. He is now at Wharton, pursuing a “major passion for increasing financial literacy in my community.”

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President Magill’s Phillies debut
Liz Magill holds a baseball on the field of Citizens Bank Park

President Magill’s Phillies debut

Penn’s ninth president threw a ceremonial first pitch at Saturday’s baseball game.

Lauren Hertzler

Inside the Quaker’s head
Sophia Zehler removes the Quaker mascot head in costume at the Palestra.

Inside the Quaker’s head

Sophia Zehler recently earned her master’s degree from the Fels Institute of Government. The first-generation Cuban American also spent the year as Penn’s mascot, her third mascotting position in five years.

Michele W. Berger