Tag: UPenn
Dec. 8, 2023
IMPACT celebrates community and achievement among the Big 5
At the Team Impact’s Philadelphia gala, one theme was prominent: community. Athletes, coaches, community members, children who have been part of the program and executives…
Nov. 3, 2023
Drexel battles for The Big 5 this season
For the first time in history, the Drexel men’s basketball team will play in the Big 5 tournament. The Philadelphia tradition, which was founded in…
Jun. 9, 2023
DAC swimming pool unexpectedly drains
On the evening of May 8, Drexel’s facilities employees were conducting maintenance on the pool when the valves in the mechanical room stopped functioning and…
May. 5, 2023
Drexel joins The Big 5
In 1954, University of Pennsylvania Athletic Director Jerry Ford had the idea to create an entity in which the five Division One basketball programs that…
Feb. 24, 2023
The Universities’ bold plan to ‘save’ the UC Townhomes leaves residents skeptical
UNIVERSITY CITY, P.A. – The Universities have announced a new plan to “save” the UC Townhomes by purchasing them and selling them back to residents…
Jan. 20, 2023
Generation Gentrifiers: How Suburban-Born College Students are Ruining Philadelphia
3990 Market St: It is supposed to be home to 68 low-income Black and brown families. The owner of the building, IBID Associates LP, has…
Feb. 7, 2020
SEPTA renames U City regional rail stop
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is renaming its University City Station, part of its regional rail network, effective immediately. The busy stop at 3149…
Jul. 13, 2018
KQ Burger opens up location in UPenn’s Franklin’s Table
When I heard that the University of Pennsylvania was receiving a new food hall, I had my doubts. I still remember how half-conscious college students…
Nov. 6, 2015
Crew grabs a top ten finish at season closer in Princeton
While Drexel University Crew had a stellar fall season, their last showing, unfortunately, was far from their best. On Nov. 1, the Dragons travelled to…
Oct. 23, 2015
Sloppy defensive play leaves field hockey with big loss
Even though the Drexel University field hockey team started off with a goal less than five minutes into the game, their strong leading effort was…