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by indiaisasubcontinent7
Sat Nov 05, 2011 1:11 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT: Minnesota Open IV (Nov. 19-20)
Replies: 72
Views: 25505

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: Minnesota Open IV (Nov. 19-20)

Cheynem wrote:Are you going to bring that awful Anant with you?
I would like to play without having written a packet, if that is possible.
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Sun Jan 02, 2011 1:31 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Minnesota Undergrad Tournament 2011
Replies: 31
Views: 19243

Re: Minnesota Undergrad Tournament 2011

Northwestern will bring 1-2 teams.
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Tue Nov 30, 2010 1:29 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: THUNDER II at UIUC December 4th
Replies: 50
Views: 13081

Re: THUNDER II at UIUC December 4th

Having not heard from a member of their school, I am left to assume that the following schools will bring the following number of teams: WUSTL - 1 Michigan - 2 Wisconsin - 1 Notre Dame - 0 Northwestern - 0 (I still have yet to receive a check. The moment I receive one I will reverse this) This leav...
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Tue Nov 23, 2010 2:16 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: THUNDER II at UIUC December 4th
Replies: 50
Views: 13081

Re: THUNDER II at UIUC December 4th

Dan-Don wrote:Assuming we get our payment for EFT to you (it's coming, Anant says), you can put us down for a team and no buzzers.
That check should definitely be mailed by this point. Also we will bring 1 buzzer, but it'll only have 6 working lights (Zeecraft). It's not adequate, but it's better than slap bowl.
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:43 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ACF Fall Discussion
Replies: 156
Views: 33011

Re: ACF Fall Discussion

I also had some comments on the trash. It did a good job in splitting between pop culture and sports. However, I was just wondering what people thought of the Roger Federer tossup? I do admit that I follow tennis a lot, and I know people will just chastise me for falling into the trap of the Fundam...
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:22 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ACF Fall Great Lakes at Ohio State (11/6/2010)
Replies: 45
Views: 11580

Re: ACF Fall Great Lakes at Ohio State (11/6/2010)

This tournament started and ended later than we intended--an hour (or more) is way too long for teams to wait in their rooms before the first match. However, once we got going, things sped up and we got through 15 or 16 rounds before 9 pm. Stats are complete and will be posted online this evening. ...
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Fri Oct 01, 2010 3:49 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)
Replies: 100
Views: 122954

Re: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)

I am putting out a call for moderators for this tournament. I believe that I'll need around 10 or so. It'll be first come, first served. Lunch will be provided (pizza).

So far, Jonah is the only outside moderator I have. Thanks.
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Mon Sep 27, 2010 1:03 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)
Replies: 100
Views: 122954

Re: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)

REGISTRATION FOR THIS TOURNAMENT IS NOW CLOSED.

An official team list will be posted soon.
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Sun Sep 26, 2010 12:56 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)
Replies: 100
Views: 122954

Re: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)

The tournament will be run in Kresge Hall. However, the initial meeting will take place in University Hall Rm. 102. After the meeting, we'll head over to Kresge and play there. The initial meeting will start at 9, so teams should try to check in between 815 and 845. Gameplay will hopefully get start...
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Fri Sep 24, 2010 1:37 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)
Replies: 100
Views: 122954

Re: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)

Science and Arts Academy would like to bring a team. (They don't have an official team or coach, which explains me posting this on their behalf.) Freakin' excellent! I'm an SAA alum... For the life of me, I can't think of who SAA is. Or is this one of those stealth (read: no coach) teams? From upth...
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Thu Sep 23, 2010 10:04 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)
Replies: 100
Views: 122954

Re: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)

Dan, can you give another official field update? Barrington x3 Belvidere North x2 Fenton x1 IMSA x3 Latin x1-2 Loyola x2 Maine South x1 New Trier x2 SAA x1 Stevenson x1 Field Update: Barrington x3 Belvidere North x2 Fenton x2 IMSA x3 Latin x1-2 Loyola x2 Maine South x1 New Trier x2 SAA x1 Stevenson...
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Thu Sep 23, 2010 6:05 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)
Replies: 100
Views: 122954

Re: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)

Dan, can you give another official field update?
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Thu Sep 23, 2010 6:05 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)
Replies: 100
Views: 122954

Re: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)

Need a moderator? I don't know yet if I'll be needing moderators because there's a good chance the program will experience a large enough influx of freshman that I won't have to really pay people to read. However, if you really want to come read/volunteer, I'm not gonna turn anyone down. Let me kno...
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Thu Sep 23, 2010 6:03 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Loyburn Invitational (Wilmette, IL--11/13/10)
Replies: 14
Views: 5252

Re: Loyburn Invitational (Wilmette, IL--11/13/10)

Northwestern will be able to supply a few students for moderating help/needs.
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Wed Sep 22, 2010 3:43 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)
Replies: 100
Views: 122954

Re: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)

jonah wrote:Need a moderator?
I don't know yet if I'll be needing moderators because there's a good chance the program will experience a large enough influx of freshman that I won't have to really pay people to read. However, if you really want to come read/volunteer, I'm not gonna turn anyone down.
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Sun Sep 19, 2010 5:17 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)
Replies: 100
Views: 122954

Re: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)

Just checking.....is this a Northwestern-owned building? If not, some postemen won't deliver it to "Northwestern Quizbowl". If this your apartment, then your name needs to be on the envelope. I don't remember what the address of the official mailbox is offhand, so yes, this is my apartmen...
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Sun Sep 19, 2010 4:56 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Early Autumn Collegiate Novice at UChicago (10/9)
Replies: 17
Views: 7008

Re: Early Autumn Collegiate Novice at UChicago (10/9)

Northwestern will likely field 1-2 teams, and will bring a few staffers. I'll have more information once school starts (on Tuesday) and after our informational meeting (on Wednesday).
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Sun Sep 19, 2010 4:54 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)
Replies: 100
Views: 122954

Re: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)

Anant, By one buzzer per team, does that mean a school fielding two teams can bring two buzzers and pay $90? Or is it a limit of one buzzer discount per school (or $100). Who should the checks be made payable to? A school fielding 2 teams can get discounts for 2 buzzer systems. The discount is base...
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Sun Sep 19, 2010 2:17 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)
Replies: 100
Views: 122954

Re: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)

Registration for this tournament will be closed on Sunday, Sept. 26. I need to know exactly how many teams each school is bringing in order to schedule rooms appropriately. If there are any players who wish to play solo, please email me at anantshah2012@u.northwestern.edu and we can figure that out....
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Sun Sep 19, 2010 12:21 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)
Replies: 100
Views: 122954

Re: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)

Here is the fee structure:

$55 per team
-$10 per buzzer (one per team)
-$5 per moderator (if necessary)
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Mon Aug 16, 2010 4:00 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: EFT @ UIUC on 10/02/10
Replies: 91
Views: 27525

Re: EFT at UIUC (10/2/10)

Northwestern will likely bring 2-3 teams.
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Sat Aug 14, 2010 1:13 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Early Autumn Collegiate Novice at UChicago (10/9)
Replies: 17
Views: 7008

Re: Early Autumn Collegiate Novice at UChicago (10/9)

Northwestern will bring at least one team.
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Fri Aug 13, 2010 10:55 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)
Replies: 100
Views: 122954

Re: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)

Dominator wrote:Science and Arts Academy would like to bring a team. (They don't have an official team or coach, which explains me posting this on their behalf.)
That is perfectly fine with me.
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Thu Aug 12, 2010 8:52 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)
Replies: 100
Views: 122954

Re: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)

Dominator wrote:IMSA would like to bring two teams (possibly another if this is run 4 v. 4) and can provide a moderator if needed.
I forgot to mention that the tournament will be run using ACF rules, so game play will consist of 4 vs. 4.
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Wed Aug 11, 2010 11:21 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)
Replies: 100
Views: 122954

Northwestern University "Wake Up Call" (10/16/2010)

Northwestern University is proud to announce the first inception of "Wake Up Call," a high school novice tournament to be held on 10/16/2010. The question set that will be used will be Fall Novice. The purpose of this tournament is to introduce new highschoolers to quizbowl. As such, there...
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Wed Aug 04, 2010 1:42 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Official Announcement: Early Autumn Collegiate Novice
Replies: 56
Views: 38744

Re: ACF-sponsored Early Autumn Collegiate Novice to run in Sept.

When is the late mirror at UChicago gonna run?
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Sat Feb 13, 2010 12:09 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern Wildcat XII
Replies: 93
Views: 49350

Re: Northwestern Wildcat XII

How many rounds are guaranteed and what is the plan for lunch? 10 for bottom bracket, 13 for everyone else. EDIT: I might as well just post the format here, Morning: 2 brackets of 8 Playoffs: 2 brackets of 6, bottom bracket of 4. Re-EDIT: I'm now being told it might be 2x8, break ties, 2x8 new team...
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Sat Feb 13, 2010 12:05 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern Wildcat XII
Replies: 93
Views: 49350

Re: Northwestern Wildcat XII

Final Field Update:

Loyola 2
Fenton 1
North White 2
Dan Donahue 1
Rockford Auburn 2
Illini Bluffs 1
New Trier 1
Wolfpack of 1 (Kevin Malis) 1
Niles North High 1
Ben Chametzky 1
Lisle 1
Robert Volgman 1
St Ignatius 1

This is 16 teams.
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Fri Feb 12, 2010 2:46 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern Wildcat XII
Replies: 93
Views: 49350

Re: Northwestern Wildcat XII

Dan-Don wrote:
indiaisasubcontinent7 wrote:I have received HSAPQ SET 11, and there will be powers and negs.
15-point powers? Or the PACE-style 20-point powers?
15 pt powers.
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Fri Feb 12, 2010 1:42 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern Wildcat XII
Replies: 93
Views: 49350

Re: Northwestern Wildcat XII

I have received HSAPQ SET 11, and there will be powers and negs.
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Fri Feb 12, 2010 1:32 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Penn Bowl Mirror at Northwestern held on 01/30/2010
Replies: 54
Views: 16033

Re: Penn Bowl Mirror at Northwestern held on 01/30/2010

grapesmoker wrote:Are you ever going to post proper playoff stats for this tournament?
I've been trying to get in touch with the guy who kept stats. I have no idea where he's been, so when I get a response to from him, I'll post some response about playoff stats.
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Fri Feb 12, 2010 1:16 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern Wildcat XII
Replies: 93
Views: 49350

Re: Northwestern Wildcat XII

The St. Ignatius player in question tells me that he doesn't feel like playing solo, and thus will not be there. Final Field: Loyola 2 Fenton 1 North White 2 Dan Donahue 1 Rockford Auburn 2 Illini Bluffs 1 New Trier 1 Wolfpack of 1 (Kevin Malis) 1 Niles North High 1 Ben Chametzky 1 Lisle 1 Robert V...
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Fri Feb 12, 2010 3:38 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern Wildcat XII
Replies: 93
Views: 49350

Re: Northwestern Wildcat XII

Kevin and Ben will be playing on separate teams. I forgot to mention this. The current field looks like this: Loyola 2 (3) According to things Mr. Riley's been sending us, we have 2 teams making it an even 14. Field Update: Loyola 2 St Ignatius 1 Fenton 1 North White 2 Dan Donahue 1 Rockford Auburn...
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:49 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Penn Bowl Mirror at Northwestern held on 01/30/2010
Replies: 54
Views: 16033

Re: Penn Bowl Mirror at Northwestern held on 01/30/2010

I'll look into it, but I wouldn't be too optimistic if I were y'all.
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:38 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern Wildcat XII
Replies: 93
Views: 49350

Re: Northwestern Wildcat XII

Here's all the information that people need to know about the tournament. 1. The tournament is being played on a HSAPQ set that has never been used. 2. This tournament will be held entirely in University Hall on the Evanston campus. Map : http://maps.northwestern.edu/#latlngz=42.052%2C-87.674%2C17&a...
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Mon Feb 01, 2010 3:47 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern Wildcat XII
Replies: 93
Views: 49350

Re: Northwestern Wildcat XII

Kevin and Ben will be playing on separate teams. I forgot to mention this. The current field looks like this: Loyola 2 (3) Lisle 1 Fenton 1 North White 2 Dan Donahue 1 Rockford Auburn 2 Illini Bluffs 1 New Trier 1 Wolfpack of 1 1 Ben from Carbondale 1 Niles North 1 Total: 14-15 teams Edit: Niles Nor...
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Mon Feb 01, 2010 1:20 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern Wildcat XII
Replies: 93
Views: 49350

Re: Northwestern Wildcat XII

The field is now closed. The final list is the one that is listed above. More information about this tournament will provided soon.
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Mon Feb 01, 2010 1:19 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Penn Bowl Mirror at Northwestern held on 01/30/2010
Replies: 54
Views: 16033

Re: Penn Bowl Mirror at Northwestern held on 01/30/2010

I'll look into that and see if I can (hopefully) get that fixed.

Also, if anyone has any comments about the tournament, feel free to tell me. I, and by extension, my team, am more than happy to listen to anything you have to say.
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Sat Jan 30, 2010 1:26 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Penn Bowl Mirror at Northwestern held on 01/30/2010
Replies: 54
Views: 16033

Re: Penn Bowl Mirror at Northwestern held on 01/30/2010

Checks should be made out to NU quizbowl. As for lunch, it can be had in downtown Evanston or at the student union. I would recommend going downtown as there are many different restaurants at which you might enjoy eating. I personally am not a big fan of any of the restaurants except for Chipotle. A...
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Fri Jan 29, 2010 3:20 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Penn Bowl Mirror at Northwestern held on 01/30/2010
Replies: 54
Views: 16033

Re: Penn Bowl Mirror at Northwestern held on 01/30/2010

Your grad student should be fine.

If you park in the parking lot, you should have free parking.
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:40 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Penn Bowl Mirror at Northwestern held on 01/30/2010
Replies: 54
Views: 16033

Re: Penn Bowl Mirror at Northwestern held on 01/30/2010

Tournament central is Kresge 2-380. Check in will happen there. Check in will last from 830-915, and match play will start by 930. http://maps.northwestern.edu/#latlngz=42.052%2C-87.674%2C17&lookupid=&showlist= will take you to a campus map. Everyone will want to park in the Locy Lot as that...
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Tue Jan 26, 2010 6:29 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: TIDUS: The Son of JECHT (tentative)
Replies: 64
Views: 40501

Re: TIDUS: The Son of JECHT (tentative)

Jeaton1 wrote:UPDATE: I have less than a full packet of questions to write in a five day period. This is certainly doable so I would like to confirm that this tournament will be ready for Penn Bowl Weekend (Saturday). Prepare for awesome!
Lovely.
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Tue Jan 26, 2010 6:29 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Penn Bowl Mirror at Northwestern held on 01/30/2010
Replies: 54
Views: 16033

Re: Penn Bowl Mirror at Northwestern held on 01/30/2010

Field update:

U Chicago 5
Michigan 3
MN 3
ND 2
UIC 1
Illinois 2
Carleton 1

Total: 17

The field is closed at this point unless one of these teams can make another team for a total of 18 teams.
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Tue Jan 26, 2010 6:27 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern Wildcat XII
Replies: 93
Views: 49350

Re: Northwestern Wildcat XII

Check in will start at 830 and go until 915. Tournament should start around 930.
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Sat Jan 23, 2010 6:17 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Penn Bowl Mirror at Northwestern held on 01/30/2010
Replies: 54
Views: 16033

Re: Penn Bowl Mirror at Northwestern held on 01/30/2010

marnold wrote:We have two which we'll bring.
Ok, great. At this point, Rob, you don't need to bring more than 2 buzzers. Thanks for promptness everyone.
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Sat Jan 23, 2010 6:15 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern Wildcat XII
Replies: 93
Views: 49350

Re: Northwestern Wildcat XII

I may be rethinking my decision. The tournament is not for a few weeks, so I'll keep you all updated.
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Sat Jan 23, 2010 2:45 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT: Minnesota Undergrad Tournament 2010 (3/6/2010)
Replies: 51
Views: 27666

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: Minnesota Undergrad Tournament 2010 (3/6/2010)

gkandlikar wrote:Field Update:
Wisconsin: ? teams, ?? buzzers
EPHS: 2 teams
Drake: 1+ team, 1 buzzer
Northwestern: 1-2 teams, ?? buzzers
House: 1-2 teams, ?? buzzers
NU will have 2 teams for sure with a shot at a third, and we have 0 working buzzers.
by indiaisasubcontinent7
Sat Jan 23, 2010 2:44 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Northwestern Wildcat XII
Replies: 93
Views: 49350

Re: Northwestern Wildcat XII

Dan-Don wrote:
indiaisasubcontinent7 wrote:Ben Chametzky and Kevin Malis will be playing on 1 team as "Wolfpack of 2" unless they should choose to change their name.
If you add one more team to the field, I am so joining the wolfpack.
And what will become of your team?