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Coming up clutch with Jana Dweek
Jana Dweek holds a squash racket up against a wall with squash ball marks.

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Coming up clutch with Jana Dweek

The fourth year on the women’s squash team discusses the Quakers’ national championship-winning season. Dweek clinched the Howe Cup for the Red & Blue by winning the decisive match in straight sets.

3 min. read

For rowing’s Cole Riedinger, leadership is about responsibility
Cole Reidinger (center) rowing with two teammates.

Cole Reidinger (center) is a member of the men’s Heavyweight Rowing program at Penn.

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For rowing’s Cole Riedinger, leadership is about responsibility

As captain of Penn’s men’s Heavyweight Rowing program, Cole Reidinger has created a sustainable mentorship network for student athletes.

From Penn Athletics

2 min. read

Ivy Madness to return to The Palestra in 2027

Ivy Madness to return to The Palestra in 2027

The 2027 Ivy Madness men’s and women’s basketball tournaments will be held at The Palestra in conjunction with the historic venue’s 100th anniversary celebration.

Hard work with Simone Sawyer
Simone Sawyer holds a basketball on her shoulder.

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Hard work with Simone Sawyer

The fourth-year guard on the women’s basketball team discusses playing basketball with her best friends, the responsibilities of a team captain, her most memorable game, and supporting well-being.

3 min. read

Gymnastics claims fifth straight GEC regular season title

Gymnastics claims fifth straight GEC regular season title

For the fifth season in a row, the Penn gymnastics team claimed the regular season title for the Gymnastics East Conference and climbed to No. 38 in the Road to Nationals rankings.

Oji, Abinusawa dominate Ivy League indoor track and field championships

Oji, Abinusawa dominate Ivy League indoor track and field championships

At the Ivy League Indoor Championships, first-year Jessica Oji was named the women’s Most Outstanding Field Performer, breaking the all-time Ivy League record in shot put, and fourth-year Fore Abinusawa was awarded the women’s Co-Outstanding Track Performer title, winning both the 60m and 200m.

Hoop dreams with Ethan Roberts
Ethan Roberts holding a basketball at the entrance to the Palestra.

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Hoop dreams with Ethan Roberts

The fourth-year guard discusses how basketball is a microcosm for life, transferring to Penn, playing for Coach Fran McCaffery, and the pride he has in donning the Red & Blue.

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