The SA-Cup’s first HBS Swim Meet drew over 170 competitors across the RC and EC sections along with a large, enthusiastic crowd. The day was filled with amazing athletic feats, exciting races, cheers, a belly-flop or two, and quotes like “Hey, I just came to see the Speedos.” NE started off the day with a…
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February 6, 2012
Leading the St. Louis Cardinals
Editor’s note: As evidenced by the popularity of the Business of Sports Club and the intense competition surrounding the SA Cup, many HBS students are passionate about sports. Few HBS grads have had more recent success working in sports management than 1995 HBS graduate William DeWitt III. Not long after graduating from HBS, DeWitt joined…
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November 28, 2011
Heather O’Reilly (Section E Partner) Nominated for FIFA Soccer Goal of the Year
Vote for Heather O’Reilly here. Move over, Rooney. Heather O’Reilly, member of the U.S. National Women’s Soccer Team and Section NE Partner, is one of only ten players worldwide nominated for the prestigious FIFA Puskas Award for the best goal of the year, and with the help of the HBS community, she’s going to win…
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November 21, 2011
HBS Rugby Dominates the Competition
Ask anyone in Austin, Texas what Harvard Business School is famous for, and you’re likely to get a variety of responses. Capitalism. Educating leaders of Fortune 500 companies. Country club lifestyles and wine & cheese parties. But after this past weekend, those same Austinites would undoubtedly answer that in addition to being the world’s best…
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November 18, 2011
Josh Chuang Repeats as HBS Ping Pong Champion
This year’s HBS Ping Pong Tournament drew 84 players from the RC and EC classes. Of those 84, only Josh Chuang (OA) remained standing at the end of the day. Chuang, the winner of last year’s tournament, defeated eight consecutive opponents to capture the title for the second consecutive year. Using a combination a nasty…
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November 11, 2011
Wednesday Night Lights: Section I Wins the RC Flag Football Championship
It was a tale of two halves last Wednesday night as Section I squared off with Section G in the RC Flag Football Championship Game. Trailing 14-6 at halftime, Section I reeled off 28 unanswered points to win the RC title, 34-14. “This is a true team win,” Section I captain Benoit Fredette said. “Section…
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October 31, 2011
“We Said, They Said”
“We Said, They Said” is a monthly feature in which Harvard and Wharton MBA students take opposing positions on a topic relevant to both schools. The views expressed are those of the writers only and are not meant to reflect the general views of either student body. The Boston Celtic’s Larry Bird and the Philadelphia…
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October 27, 2011
2011 HBS Flag Football Playoff Preview
After an intense 5-game regular season replica watches, the IM Flag Football playoffs are finally here! Which sections have the firepower to win the first major sporting event of this year’s SA Cup? RC Teams: NA (Regular Season 4-1, odds to win 12.5-to-1): The Panda Express is anchored by the league’s number one defensive unit,…
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October 24, 2011
HBS Rugby Posts Two Shutouts in a Row, Hosts Old Boys Reunion Weekend October 28-30, 2011
In back-to-back recent weekends, the HBS rugby team was canvassing the greater New England area, putting on rugby clinics for opposing teams. In systematic fashion, the team posted shutout victories in Rutland, Vermont over their men’s team and in Montreal, Canada over the McGill University MBA team. The Rutland match was hard-fought from the beginning,…
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October 13, 2011
Faculty Soccer Team 1 – EC Men’s Soccer Team 0
Last Monday, Harvard’s Ohiri Field was host to the HBS Faculty-EC student soccer classic. Looking to build on a quarterfinal finish in last fall’s Yale cup and a second place finish in group play in the Texas MBA Soccer Tournament last winter, the HBS EC Soccer team entered this fall with high expectations for the…
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October 3, 2011
Short-handed HBS Rugby Team Falls to New London RFC, Heads to Montreal to Face McGill
By now you’ve all heard rumors of a recent Thursday-night social event at Tommy Doyle’s that was so crowded, so much fun, so full of amazingly talented dudes that the dazzling details of the event are not allowed to be written in the pages of this fine periodical. While some fortunate souls were lucky enough…
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September 21, 2011
The Pride of Harvard Business School Starts Season with Victory over Sidney Sussex College
For almost 50 years, the men of the Harvard Business School Rugby Football Club have been dominating their opponents, both on and off the field. Coming off a strong opening night victory against Sidney Sussex College of Cambridge University, this season promises to be no different. After an entire summer of having to “play nice”…
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April 25, 2011
Boston Marathon 2011: A Celebration of What We have been Given
For many, including myself, the idea of running a Boston marathon, heck any marathon, was a far off dream. Even if you are fortunate enough to secure a bib for the race, you face a struggle with a Boston winter training regimen and one of the more difficult marathon courses around. In total, we had…
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April 25, 2011
Episode 8: MARATHON MONDAY!!
Hi Friends, well we made it replica watches uk! Yesterday was the 115th Boston Marathon and it was a great day! Thank you to each and every one of you for your support and encouragement, it meant a lot to me that so many of you were interested in my progress and journey. I’m…
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April 11, 2011
Episode 6: In the Long Run
Hi Friends, before I launch into the latest on my running adventure, I need to tell you all how grateful I am for your support! At the writing of this article, we have raised over 25% of the $10K target. Thank you, I’m grateful for your help. (Check out //rundfmc.org/2011/zackj for the latest update and…
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April 11, 2011
Spring Break at Sea
New C Takes 1st Annual HBS Sailing Cup Sun, fun, and relaxation in foreign lands: necessary but not sufficient components of an epic spring break for 19 mariners from HBS. For these hardy souls, the week would not be complete without braving the unforgiving sea, the relentless discipline of an Ahab-like instructor, and several multiple…
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April 11, 2011
IM Sports–Basketball
Wolfpack Knocks Off Top-Seeded ND When I first saw NF (2-1) shooting around before the game and watched as Coach Wu paced the sideline nervously, I couldn’t help but ask him what his game plan against ND (2-1) was. After all, ND was the top seeded team and they had, up until this point, completely…
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April 4, 2011
Annual McArthur Cup is hosted by HBS hockey teams
On March 26 and 27, HBS hosted the annual McArthur Cup on campus. Though finishing a disappointing 2nd to Babson, victory was achieved at the bars. On March 25th and 26th, HBS hosted a hockey tournament for MBA programs and other professional schools in the Boston area. Attendees included Babson MBA, Tuck MBA, Wharton MBA,…
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April 4, 2011
IM Soccer – Emus Repeat as Champions for ECs
In the EC IM Soccer Championship, Old E beat Old B in a thriller to repeat as champions. Earlier in the RC Championship undefeated New B overcame a tough Section New F squad to claim RC glory. These two heavy weights will now face off in the school-wide championship. EC Championship: With crowds of fans…
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March 28, 2011
Episode 4, Go Slow to Go Fast!
Hi Friends, I hope you all enjoyed spring break as much as I did! My family and I spend 6 wonderful days in sunny San Diego! Between trips to the beach and the pool, I was thrilled to get some great runs in. After nearly killing myself with the 14 mile run, I decided that…
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March 28, 2011
Section A issues Warning to Rest of League
Heading into the playoffs this week, Section A has established its strength in the league across both the EC and RC groups. Here are some insights into the Section A secret sauce, and a word of warning for the rest of the league… New A: New Section A is looking to continue its athletic consistency…
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March 28, 2011
New B defeats New F To Takes Home RC Championship
This week featured the RC IM Soccer Championship game where Section New B overcame a tough Section New F squad to claim RC glory and advance to the schoolwide final where they will face the winner of the matchup between Old E and Old B. In a hard fought battle on Tuesday, March 22 on…
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March 7, 2011
Balls of Fury
Over 100 students descend on Shad to fight it out for the undisputed title of HBS Ping Pong Champion The tournament had its genesis a couple of months ago when I had a 30 second conversation with Luke Owings (who is running the SA Cup) after class one day. Or perhaps it was during class….
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March 7, 2011
IM Soccer League Update
As we near the end of the regular season, here are some remarks from just a few of the squads who have emerged as strong late-season contenders… New H: What else can be said about the New H soccer team except that we are undefeated thus far? Will your team be the one to break…
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March 7, 2011
Episode 3 – Thank you!
Thank you, I never would have made it without you. So last Saturday I ran, walked and shuffled 14 miles. Applying the lessons learned from my previous long run (when I became so dehydrated and exhausted that I got lost), I started my day with a nice hearty breakfast and plenty of water. It looked…
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February 28, 2011
HBS Soccer Club Strong Showing In Austin
“As Co-Captain, I would actually like to tip my hat to the Co-Captains of the Club for our fine leadership in Austin.” The HBS Soccer Club looked to continue its successful run from last fall into the spring this past month as it journeyed to Austin, TX for the annual Texas MBA Soccer Classic, the…
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February 28, 2011
IM Soccer League Update
IM Soccer League Heating Up As the IM soccer league begins to heat up, a number of teams remain in early contention. Here is a mid-season look at a few sections who are already planning for playoff glory: Old E (defending champions) How do you top an undefeated RC season, culminated by a 5-3 victory…
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February 28, 2011
Marathon Training Week 2
Week 2: Zack’s chronicle of his training and transformation as he prepares for the 2011 Boston Marathon. Saturday, February 19th. The weather had been warm for the last couple of days so I ventured a nice long outdoor run. According to the beginners Marathon training schedule, I should be up to about 12 miles with…
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February 22, 2011
Player Profile – Matt Rooney (HES)
Position Flanker, Alumni Chair, Social Director, understudy of Sir Double B Hometown The land down under, not hell where I belong, but Sydney, Australia When did you start playing rugby? At age 11 in school, but then went over to the dark side playing Aussie Rules Football (I am not going to try explain the…
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February 22, 2011
A Transformational Experience
Zack Zackrison will be chronicling his training and transformation as he prepares for the 2011 Boston Marathon. Hi Friends, my name is Zack Zackrison. I’m an EC enjoying my second year and searching frantically for a job. And yet, somehow last year I thought, wouldn’t it be cool to run the Boston Marathon? So now,…