Caleb Crain

New York

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Articles

Book Review: ‘The Scrapbook,’ by Heather Clark

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Caleb Crain

THE SCRAPBOOK, by Heather ClarkGermany’s cultural identity was spoiled by fascism.
In Photos: 'Of Montreal' in Concert

4 weeks ago | 34st.com | Caleb Crain

Underground Arts—an unassuming concert venue tucked just a few blocks north of Reading Terminal Market—sure lives up to its name. Upon entry, guests head down a stairwell into a music hall. With concrete floors, exposed brick, and hulking structural pillars, the place feels industrial, maybe even drab—but the barebones design provides a blank canvas for creativity. And on this Thursday night in late March, it’s filled with a symphony of sounds and a kaleidoscope of colors.
Upset of the Year: Men’s soccer defeats Pitt

1 month ago | thedp.com | Caleb Crain

The Daily Pennsylvanian is a student-run nonprofit. Please support us by disabling your ad blocker on our site. September feels like a long time ago, especially with the warm days of late spring and summer now in full swing in Philadelphia.
Caleb Crain | Putting the ‘student’ back in ‘student journalist’

1 month ago | thedp.com | Caleb Crain

Senior Column | Even after my tenure as an editor ended, The Daily Pennsylvanian still had important lessons for me. I still remember it vividly. The call came after midnight on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. It lasted just over a minute, but it still managed to change my life.
The sophomore forward put up much-improved numbers this year despite playing on a broken foot.

1 month ago | thedp.com | Avery Brobbey |Caleb Crain

The sophomore forward has made significant improvements from an already-strong freshman year. Most warriors remain unsung. Behind the curtain, when the mask falls and the spotlight finally dims, that’s when one’s hard work can finally be recognized.
Crain | A long look in the mirror for Penn men’s lacrosse

1 month ago | thedp.com | Caleb Crain

Last Saturday’s season-ending loss against Notre Dame is a microcosm of the Quakers’ season. It’s the hope that kills you.
Inventing a Sustainable Future

2 months ago | 34st.com | Caleb Crain

The butterfly effect was initially developed by mathematician Edward Lorenz in the 1960s. He posited that a tornado could have been caused by something so seemingly unrelated as a butterfly flapping its wings halfway around the world weeks prior. In decades since, it has become a catch–all way to describe how everything in the universe is interconnected, and a seemingly minor shift can ultimately cause a much larger change. Lorenz’s example might not be true, but the underlying concept is.
Five milestones in Penn Relays attendance

2 months ago | thedp.com | Caleb Crain

The Penn Relay Carnival has brought millions to Franklin Field during its existence Each year, the Penn Relay Carnival is among the largest track and field meets in the world, bringing together thousands of high school, collegiate, and professional athletes for three days of competition in dozens of events. It is also one of the best-attended meets, drawing tens of thousands of spectators from Philadelphia and beyond to Penn’s historic Franklin Field. But it hasn’t always been that way. Here...
For Jamaican high schools, Penn Relays offers more than just a chance at championships

2 months ago | thedp.com | Caleb Crain

Teams from the Caribbean nation have been prominent in recent runnings of the Relays. Each year, the Penn Relays bring together hundreds — if not thousands — of high school athletes to compete in dozens of events.
Penn men’s lacrosse ends Ivy season with 12-8 loss to Princeton

2 months ago | thedp.com | Caleb Crain

The Quakers were outscored by seven goals in the second half after leading 7-4 at halftime. The story of David and Goliath is about resilience in the face of what — on paper — seems like an overwhelming force.