This article was written by Penn seniors Eytan Deener-Agus (spirit captain) and Julia Comer (former social captain). A version of this piece was originally published in the Daily Pennsylvanian, the Penn student newspaper.

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It was in the midst of just another High Tide, the spring break ultimate frisbee tournament in Myrtle Beach, S.C, that we, the 50 members of the University of Pennsylvania ultimate frisbee teams, Venus and Void — together, “Venoid” — heard the devastating news. Not only were all of Penn’s classes pushed online, students required to leave campus, and in-person graduation canceled, but our frisbee season was cut short — an abrupt and far-too-early end to the seniors’ tenure as college ultimate players. It was devastating for the seniors whose college careers ended without warning, the freshmen who would never experience their first spring Penn traditions, and everyone whose years were disrupted.

It was devastating for the seniors whose college careers ended without warning, the freshmen who would never experience their first spring Penn traditions, and everyone whose years were disrupted.

But through the sadness and anxiety of change, we decided that instead of despairing, we would lean into our incredible luck that we were still together for two more days and commit ourselves to fit the entire second semester into the last moments we had together. (more…)

This article was written by Loriann Hom. Our 2020 college  coverage is presented by Spin Ultimate. Please support the brands that make Ultiworld possible and shop at Spin Ultimate!

After finding out that classes, practices, and tournaments were over, Michigan Flywheel seniors and fifth years were left distraught and confused. The final blow hit when Michigan announced that commencement was cancelled. Many had bought plane tickets home and were in the process of packing up. A group of us were gathered to throw and, without hesitation, the rookies sent out a message that there was going to be Flywheel graduation ceremony at 8 PM.

In less than five hours, those not graduating put together a beautiful ceremony that was a thousand times better than commencement. (more…)