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UH volleyball remains perfect in AAC play with a pair of weekend sweeps. | Sean Thomas/The Cougar
The UH volleyball team extended its winning streak to 12 matches as it cruised to back-to-back sweeps against Temple and East Carolina at Fertitta Center over the weekend.
In its match against Temple, UH opened up the first set in a close contested start but pulled away to lead 15-11. The Cougars rolled to close the set at 25-18 with a .419 hitting percentage and take a 1-0 set lead.
The Cougars rode its first set momentum into the second set with an 8-4 lead to open the period. The Owls hit their stride and tightened the gap to 23-19. The effort was too late as UH pushed through to end the set at 25-20.
Temple pushed UH in the early going of set three to an even 8-8 scoreline. The Cougars rode a 7-1 run to create some distance and lead 15-9. A 10-4 run and stellar attack led UH to a 25-13 third-set victory to complete the sweep.
In the first set on its Sunday match against ECU, a tight start saw ECU keep up with UH early, exchanging on the attack up to a close score of 18-17. The Cougars later pulled ahead with a 7-0 run to close out the first set at 25-17.
A similar start saw the Pirates hold a close deficit on the Cougars after a 4-0 run to tie the game at 9-9 . The most competitive of the three sets gave ECU a chance to take the lead, but UH pulled ahead nearing the end of the set and won 25-20 to go up two sets.
In the third set, the Cougars had a strong start with an 8-0 run to open the score at 11-3. The Pirates adapted to the set and built some momentum, but the deficit was too great as the Cougars closed out the set 25-13 to sweep the Pirates 3-0.
The Cougars improved to 21-2 on the season overall and 12-0 in conference play.
Folks, “Shucked” has just had its world premiere at the Pioneer Theatre Company, and this my friends is a big deal. If you’re like me and don’t have a toe constantly dipped in the effervescent ocean of Broadway, odds are you don’t know that this is a big deal. I myself only learned recently, but now I am passing the savings off to you!
Broadway-Bound
“Shucked” is a brand new Broadway-bound musical comedy whose company has a pool of awards deep enough to drown in. Directed by three-time Tony winner Jack O’Brien, with music by ten-time Grammy-nominated Brandy Clark and three-time Grammy winner Shane McAnally and written by Tony winner Robert Horn, “Shucked” is the real deal. Also, Robert Horn is credited with writing both Teen Beach Movies and “Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure,” so you do the math.
The show centers around a group of lovable, simple country folk whose main source of life is corn. As the opening number explains, corn is eaten, drunk, worn and worshipped in Cobb County. Yet, there’s trouble afoot when the corn starts to die. This tragedy causes homegrown Maizy, played by Caroline Innerbichler, to postpone her wedding with her childhood sweetheart Beau, played by Andrew Durnad, and leave the town in search of help. This search leads Maizy to the sleezy, elderly plagued Tampa Florida. In Tampa, Maizy meets two-bit conman Gordy, played by John Behlmann, who thinks Cobb County is the ticket to riches.
Homey, Cute and Crass
“Shucked” is homey, cute and just crass enough to keep you on your toes. We are transported through the narrative by two storytellers, Taylor Trensch and Ashley D. Kelley, who are absolutely delightful together. The talent this cast exudes is almost ridiculous.
While the writing is witty and some lines are hilarious, the show somewhat suffers from what I call “MCU Disease.” Almost every single line is a joke, jab or double entendre, causing the character’s depth to suffer. The simplicity and convenience of the story is amplified by the constant wise-cracking of every single person on stage. Luckily, the cast is talented enough to give the show’s brief human and sentimental moments the depth they crave.
Newell Steals the Show
Speaking of talent, let me just take a second to tell you about Alex Newell. Newell is a familiar face whose abilities have graced popular TV shows like “Glee” and “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.” If you are at all familiar then you know Newell has got what we theatre folk like to call “chops.”
Newell plays the character Lulu, Maizy’s cousin, and best friend. They remain relatively reserved until about halfway through act one. Here, Lulu shines with her number “Independently Owned.” Hearing Newell absolutely annihilate this song is a down-right spiritual experience. I’ve never heard anything like this is my life. Newell belts and an immediate hush draws over the audience. Hair stands up on arms as you can physically feel their singing with every fiber of your being. It was like my molecules were being vibrated as I was levitating on the golden strands emanating from their lips.
“Shucked” is worth seeing for the experience of hearing Newell alone.
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Overall, “Shucked” is a little bit corny, but a lot of fun. You’re sure to laugh and you’re sure to be floored by the talent, I can at least guarantee you that. I’m interested to see how “Shucked” does as it brings its small-town roots to the Big Apple.
Before that day comes however, I recommend you get down to PTC as soon as you can. “Shucked” is only here until Nov. 12, and this show is going places. This is your chance to get one up on all those Broadway bigwigs. When they come knocking on my door, I know I’ll be able to say, “I saw the world premiere pal, get Shucked.”
Although Goldy’s costumes were wonderful (as always), the Gophers did not need one to scare Rutgers away from the endzone. Their 31-0 win on Saturday was the first shut out of a Big Ten opponent since 2004.
The defense restored their feared presence from earlier in the season and were a solution to snapping the team’s three-game losing streak. Safety Tyler Nubin was the defense’s biggest contributor of the day with two interceptions and three tackles.
“All the wins we’re going to get this season are hard,” Nubin said. “So whether it’s after three straight losses or three straight wins, we’re all going to celebrate the same way.”
Rutgers started the game with the ball on offense. They possessed enough momentum early to enter Minnesota territory. Once they arrived, Minnesota prevented them from advancing any further. Rutgers then punted from Minnesota’s 36-yard line and downed the ball at the one.
Quarterback Tanner Morgan returned to play after sustaining a head injury in week 7 versus Illinois. He, along with running back Mohammed Ibrahim, put on a methodical, masterclass performance on their first drive that dragged into the second quarter. On the drive’s 19th play, Ibrahim carried the ball into the endzone for the Gophers’ first touchdown of the day.
That touchdown was his 44th as a Gopher, good for the most in program history.
“I know how much it takes to get that type of record,” Ibrahim said. “And with my O-line, coach ‘Roc (offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca), and coach [Kenni] Burns believing in me…I feel honored to have the record.”
While Rutgers defense searched for tricks to stop the run, Minnesota’s go-to back treated himself to his go-to snack. He would end up putting in a considerable amount of work on offense, racking up 159 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 36 attempts.
When asked about the heavy workload, considering his injuries previously were a limiting-factor to his volume, Ibrahim said he no longer has a pitch count.
“I’m ready to go,” Ibrahim said. “I can get as many carries as I want.”
Minnesota’s defense came back and forced Rutgers into their first three-and-out of the game. The following punt went 77 yards and was downed at Minnesota’s 14 yard line.
Yet again, the long-distance proved to not be an issue for Morgan and Ibrahim. They marched their way down field for yet another Ibrahim touchdown, this time from one yard out.
Rutgers were now down 14 and could not overcome Minnesota’s stingy defense. Their offense started presenting an urgency to make a comeback, only for it to produce more confusion.
A Rutgers guard miss-timed a pull and collided with his teammate Gavin Wimsatt. Wimsatt fumbled the ball while Gophers defensive lineman Jah Joyner swooped in to scoop it up.
With the lead, Minnesota’s offense took a more conservative approach. The tactic halted offensive production and put them in four straight punting situations. These four drives spanned from the end of the second quarter until early in the fourth.
During this time, the defense prohibited Rutgers from crossing the middle of the field for four straight possessions. Two of those drives resulted in a Rutgers’ three-and-out.
The blowout had not ensued until Nubin caught his first interception with about 11 minutes left in the fourth quarter. His turnover placed the Gophers 33 yards away from the promised land.
Shortly after, Ibrahim bounced a run to the outside, followed the block made by receiver Daniel Jackson and scored from 28 yards out. It would be his final carry of the game.
Minnesota compensated for their lack of production throughout the final minutes of the game. The offense went on to score a field goal and touchdown in their last two drives while the defense forced two more turnovers.
The final score of 31-0 is not unexpected in a matchup between two defensive powerhouses. But the most staggering number to come from Saturday’s game was Minnesota’s total time of possession.
Their long stints on offense early on helped them dominate the clock; they possessed the ball for more than two thirds of the game. That time allowed them to dictate most of the game and earn their fifth win of the season.
Junior receiver Nathaniel Dell had a good birthday, hauling in two touchdowns in UH football’s win over USF on Saturday afternoon at TDECU Stadium. | Sean Thomas/The Cougar
Make it three wins in a row for UH football as the offense moved the ball at will, putting up a season-high 490 yards, to power the Cougars to a 42-27 victory over USF on Saturday afternoon at TDECU Stadium.
Junior receiver Nathaniel Dell started off his birthday with a bang, hauling in a 1-yard touchdown pass on a slant from UH senior quarterback Clayton Tune on the Cougars’ first drive of the game.
Back-to-back USF scores by running back Brian Battie, the first from 13 yards out and the second a run of 20 yards, put the Bulls up 14-7 late in the first quarter.
From there, the Cougars took complete control.
A 7-play, 68-yard drive in the closing seconds of the first quarter ended in freshman running back Stacy Sneed going untouched on an 8-yard touchdown run. This was the first touchdown of Sneed’s collegiate career.
A missed USF field goal set gave the ball back to the UH offense. For the second time in the game, Tune connected with Dell for a touchdown. This one came on a 52-yard bomb to put the Cougars up 21-14.
On its next drive, UH made it three touchdowns in a row as Tune found junior receiver Peyton Sawyer three times for 40 yards, highlighted by a 12-yard score, the first in Sawyer’s college career.
With the pass, Tune became the third UH quarterback to eclipse the 10,000 career passing yards mark.
The Bulls struck first to begin the second half, putting together a 12-play, 65-yard drive that ended with running back Michel Dukes finding the end zone from a yard out.
UH wasted no time answering back, driving 75 yards down the field for a 12-yard touchdown rush on a strong second effort by Sneed to put the Cougars back up double-digits.
A fourth-down sack by sophomore nose guard Chidozie Nwankwo gave UH the ball in USF territory. The Cougars pulled out of their bag of tricks, running a flea-flicker that resulted in a 28-yard touchdown pass from Tune to senior receiver KeSean Carter to put the game to bed.
With the win, UH improved to 5-3 overall and 3-1 in American Athletic Conference play.
Tune finished with a season-high 380 yards through the air to go along with four touchdown passes.
Dell led the Cougars with nine receptions for 112 yards and two touchdowns.
Sneed finished with 60 rushing yards and two scores.
First-years at Emory University know too well the sensation of feeling stuck on Emory’s campus, counting the days until the University allows them a car. Entering Emory, I was also concerned about being trapped — not by the lack of a car, but by Atlanta’s car-dependency and reputation for terrible public transit. From age 12, I commuted to school alone every day on the accessible D.C. metro, which instilled in me independence, confidence and a deep connection with my city.
But, I soon realized that the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) system is not so useless for Emory students wanting to traverse Atlanta. When Emory shuttles are unavailable, students living near campus can and should use MARTA as a sustainable, low-cost mode of transportation that facilitates independence and more equitable engagement with Atlanta — breaking the “Emory bubble.” This article provides an introduction to using buses from Emory. To quote an Emory student’s 2017 guide, “Master the Lines — You’ll Be Fine.”
The “Emory bubble,” a phenomenon where Emory undergraduates rarely leave campus and become integrated into Atlanta, reflects the broader issue of elite universities segregating themselves from their more diverse surroundings. While this is one blow to community equity, so are the broader problems with Atlanta transportation. Globally, public transportation is a key player in equality. It’s even a reality at Emory, where the use of costly ride shares can separate peers by socioeconomic background. Even those not personally in need of cheaper options should use MARTA because supporting public transportation is both a fun way to explore the city and a way to advance equity in our communities.
Here are some examples of how to work MARTA into your weekend plans, using popular destinations for students who express interest in exploring Atlanta. Little Five Points is just a 15-minute ride on the 6 bus going South, which conveniently stops along Clifton Road from Emory Point to Emory Village. If you finish vintage shopping and crave Target, just walk 10 minutes south to the Edgewood shopping center. If you stay on the bus until Memorial Drive, you are a 10 minute walk from The Eastern, a popular concert venue. Becoming familiar with just one bus line can unlock hours of activities.
Three bus routes go through Emory’s main campus: the 6, 36 and 816. At night, take the 36 into Midtown to visit Georgia Tech, or go party at Georgia State University and see a show at The Masquerade at the end of the 816 route going downtown. However, MARTA service ends around midnight, so you may want to Uber home. Trying MARTA is not an all-or-nothing commitment! Another day, Ponce City Market and the eastside Beltline are a pretty 15-minute walk down Ponce de Leon Avenue where it meets North Highland along the 36. Centennial Olympic Park is a 15 minute walk from the 816’s downtown stops. The 19 bus travels right outside the Clairmont campus and south to Decatur Square.
You can reach many more places by switching to other buses, MARTA rail, rideshares, scooters, bikes, etc. It’s easy to find routes on Google Maps, just enter a destination and click the train icon. The white circles display bus stops. The MARTA app also provides helpful information on bus routes and schedules, though the customer service phone line has the most up-to-date information.
So, how does the bus actually work? When you are at a bus stop (on the correct side of the road for your route) and see the bus approaching, step up to the curb to show you want the driver to stop. Tap your Breeze card at the reader to pay the $2.50 fare. You can buy the card at a rail station, and reload it there or online. Check on Google Maps or the MARTA website where you want to stop. When the bus nears your destination, pull the yellow rope. The driver will pull up to the closest stop and you can get off.
There is no denying that buses often run infrequently, take longer than a car and don’t go exactly where you want. However, recognizing these are real problems underscores the importance of accessible transportation. It is inexcusable that Atlanta’s public transportation system, unable to be a reliable source of daily transportation for most residents, lags behind modern metropolitan standards. But, choosing to make an effort to use MARTA demonstrates the demand for improved transit (and can make a tangible environmental impact). Moreover, figuring out the buses, trains and streets of Atlanta, rather than Ubering to one destination, is an exciting, authentic way to enjoy the city. After all, college is about exploring new things with people of diverse backgrounds. My background taught me never to give up on public transportation, which Emory students can learn to embrace — it will take you far!
The Lady Monarchs and the Appalachian State Mountaineers from Boone, NC, clashed in a volleyball series this Halloween weekend. The Lady Monarchs arrived with a record of 8-13 (3-5 Sun Belt), while the Mountaineers sported a record of 13-8 (6-4 Sun Belt).
The first set between the two Sun Belt opponents opened with an exchange of points from both sides. ODU got hot first as a five-point run brought the score to 9-5, forcing the App. State coaching staff to re-evaluate in a timeout. App. State was briefly successful with a score out of the timeout, but then kills from Myah Conway and Ashley Peroe put the Lady Monarchs ahead 14-6. App. State responded, this time going on a four-point run to cut the ODU lead to 4 at 14-10. ODU went on a seven-point run thanks to two aces by sophomore libero Jamie Bissmeyer. Two kills by junior Tessa Mati and two blocks by freshman Bailey Burgess brought the set to 24-13, one point away from an ODU win. An App State service error sealed a decisive set with one win for the Lady Monarchs 25-13.
Teresa Atilano sets up the ball for the ODU offensive attack against App State on Saturday afternoon. (ODU Athletics )
In the second set, the Mountaineers got out in front early on with a 9-6 advantage before the Lady Monarchs took control with a 4-0 scoring run that was capped off with an ace from sophomore Anna Burkhardt, bringing the score to10-9. Both sides traded points throughout the rest of the set, which featured 11 ties and nine lead changes. Peroe scored a ball from sophomore Teresa Atilano to give ODU the 23-21advantage, but App State responded with a kill and a pair of service aces that put the Mountaineers on top 24-23. The set exceeded the 25-point mark, and Old Dominion prevailed with a 29-27 set victory after Burgess and Atilano combined for back-to-back blocks.
The Lady Monarchs jumped to an early 8-4 advantage in the third set, but the Mountaineers fought back with a 3-0 scoring run. ODU went up 12-8 before App State earned another three points to make it 12-11. Later in the set, Old Dominion put some space between themselves and their opponents to lead 24-16. On the verge of losing the match, App State stormed back with an 8-0 scoring run to tie the match at 24. On the ensuing plays, Atilano and Conway put together a pair of kills that gave the Lady Monarchs the 26-24 set victory and the sweep over the Mountaineers.
The ODU offensive barrage was led by Peroe, who tallied 13 kills in conjunction with the trifecta of Mati, Conway, and junior Hailey Duncan. They all tallied seven kills each, respectively, with Atliano assisting 38 times. On the defensive side, Mati’s name showed up again as she led the team with 12 digs with four receiving errors, while Burkhardt tallied 11 digs with only one receiving error. As a team, the Monarchs hit for a .275 percentage and bettered their opponents in points (62.0-40.0), kills (45-30), service aces (7-6), blocks (10-4), assists (44-26) and digs (47-33).
After earning the straight-set victory on Friday night, it was time for the two teams to face each other again. The first set opened with a strike from the Lady Monarchs. ODU struggled due to a combination of self-inflicted errors and Mountaineer kills put them behind seven; the score was 14-7 in App State’s favor. The Lady Monarchs were not defeated yet, and they roared back to bring the score to 16-14. This comeback forced the App State coaching staff to take a timeout. The momentum continued in ODU’s favor as a Conway block brought the score within one 16-15. Despite the comeback, Old Dominion was defeated 25-22.
The second set opened promisingly once again. ODU struck first with a kill from junior Tessa Mati. The Lady Monarchs’ luck changed as App State took over the scoreboard. Three kills from Conway gave the Lady Monarchs some momentum, but the lead was only marginally reduced to 19-9 and App State’s block increased their lead to 20-9. Despite a late push, the Lady Monarchs fell to the Mountaineers 25-14 in the second set, giving App State a 2-0 lead in the match.
The Lady Monarchs come together to celebrate after capturing a point. (Elena Harris )
On the verge of being swept, Old Dominion responded passionately in set three. It started as a close set, but the Lady Monarchs jumped ahead 10-7 thanks to a pair of Conway kills. After another Mountaineer timeout, App State fought back to bring the set within one point, but the Lady Monarchs prevailed and took the tight set 25-23.
The Lady Monarchs carried their momentum into set four after avoiding the sweep, but their third set success did not follow them. With an App State kill, the Mountaineers won the fourth set 25-13 and the match overall 3-1. Atilano recorded a 26-assist and 12-dig double-double while adding two kills, one ace and three blocks. Conway scored a team-high 16 kills to go along with one block and four digs. Peroe followed her with nine kills, one block and eight digs. Burkhardt finished the match with 20 digs and six assists, and Bailey Burgess had two blocks with six digs, three kills, one assist, and one ace.
After the conclusion of the series, head coach Fred Chao shared his thoughts on splitting the series with the Mountaineers. “The one and one weekend versus App State is not surprising,” Chao stated. “We played well Friday night and forced them out of their game. Today they were the better team. They played well and forced us out of our game.”
Despite the loss, Conway continued her dominant season, leading her team with 16 kills on the day. After splitting the weekend series, Old Dominion’s record was 9-16 (4-6 Sun Belt). The Lady Monarchs will continue their first year in the Sun Belt as they take on Georgia State next weekend on the road. ODU will return home with a series against Southern Miss on November 10 and 11, which will be their season finale before heading into the Sun Belt tournament in Foley, Alabama later in the month.
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The Colorado State University men’s basketball team ignited the long-awaited start of basketball season in Moby Arena last night as they battled Metropolitan State University, Denver in a season-opening exhibition match. Since this was an exhibition game, it will not have an impact on the Rams’ regular season.
The 2022–23 season will officially begin against Gardner-Webb University Monday, November 7 at 7 p.m., with Colorado State playing four consecutive home games, counting the exhibition game.
“We’ve always been a team that prides ourselves on really playing together and moving the ball, being selfless, and I think you’ll see the same thing from this group.” -Niko Medved, head coach
Tonight’s starting lineup featured only returning Rams, as head coach Niko Medved slowly integrated new faces throughout the game. Tonights lineup included:
The matchup started in the Roadrunners’ favor when they won tip-off and were allowed the chance to establish a small lead on the Rams. Only five minutes into the first half, new forward graduate student Patrick Cartier secured an easy layup, stealing the lead 10-9 for the Rams.
As the Rams challenged under the hoop, their communication got better and the scoreboard started to rise, this momentum persisted. Colorado State led MSU 20-15 halfway through the first half. This was only a taste of the dish they served the Roadrunners, finishing off the first half 45-29.
Returning from halftime, Colorado State held their heads high and led by even more. The Rams secured a 20-point lead on the Roadrunners, 64-43, with only 10 minutes left to spare.
Despite MSU’s efforts, the Roadrunners remained scoreless for nearly nine whole minutes in the final half of the matchup. It wasn’t until Jake Chrisman took to the free-throw line that MSU saw another point on the board. Colorado State then extended their lead even more and closed out the game with a blowout 91-52 win.
When asked about any team improvements, Rivera explained that it’s “really just our whole team; I feel like everyone put the work in this offseason. There wasn’t one guy I haven’t seen in the gym.”
As for the team’s identity moving forward this season, Medved emphasized the similarities they plan on embodying moving forward. “We’ve always been a team that prides ourselves on really playing together and moving the ball, being selfless, and I think you’ll see the same thing from this group,” Medved said.
