Rachel Cahan Class: 2008Sport: Field HockeyMAJOR: Undecided

high school: North Shore Country Day School, Winnetka, Ill.ideal day off: Sunday

Favorite book: “The Agony and the Ecstasy”Favorite food: Chinese foodfavorite movie: “A League of Their Own”Plans after college: Depends on my major, but take some time off and hopefully travel.expectations for the season: To go to the ECACs.

Favorite athletic memory: When we beat Latin in the pouring rain and mud, that was so intense.

Why rachel is the athlete of the Week: Rachel made five saves in a 5-1 win over Ithaca College and shutout Vassar College 1-0 on Oct. 23.

Gary Stom Class: 2006Sport: SoccerMAJOR: Economics

high school: Hempfield Area High School, Greensburg, Penn.ideal day off: Some couch and “Family Guy.”

Favorite book: “Public Finance” by Chris LeeFavorite food: A garbage plate with everything.favorite movie: “Happy Gilmore”Plans after college: Become wealthy and marry a hot blonde.expectations for the season: Win our last three home games and compete in the NCAA tournament.

Favorite athletic memory: Seeing Mr. Stone with his shirt off.

Why Gary is the athlete of the Week: Gary propelled the team to victory against Elmira College, scoring one goal as well as assisting two others.



Conversations that matter: Nora Rubel’s hope of shaping future political discourse on Israel and Palestine

Interpreted by some as an anti-Israel and anti-Zionist series, Rubel emphasized that while the need to support a particular side passionately is understandable, it is crucial to be aware of what you are standing behind by exposing yourself to historical and present knowledge.

The ‘wanted’ posters at the University of Rochester are unambiguously antisemitic. Here’s why.

As an educator who is deeply committed to fostering an open, inclusive environment and is alarmed by the steep rise in antisemitic crimes across this country and university campuses, I feel obligated to explain why this poster campaign is clearly an expression of antisemitism

Teddy’s Travels: Ithaca, NY

Obviously, every ‘Teddy’s Travels’ needs adventure, and after our unremarkable stay in Ithaca, I began to wonder if perhaps we would break the streak.