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by lumosityfan
Tue Jan 28, 2020 3:52 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Texas 2019-2020 Discussion
Replies: 11
Views: 8194

Re: Texas 2019-2020 Discussion

rdc20 wrote: Mon Oct 21, 2019 12:48 am
VGTheOne wrote: Wed Sep 25, 2019 10:01 am First off, I’d like to say thanks for making a Texas quizbowl discord server!
Can you share a link? Thanks.
Same here as well.
by lumosityfan
Tue Feb 12, 2019 8:27 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NAQT SCT @ Rutgers (2/9/19)
Replies: 13
Views: 8149

Re: NAQT SCT @ Rutgers (2/9/19)

There seems to be a discrepancy between the stats on HSQB and the stats on NAQT. Penn D is shown to have a 10-4 overall record and Columbia C a 8-6 overall record on NAQT while HSQB shows Penn D to have a 9-5 record and Columbia C a 9-5 record. Also, HSQB shows Columbia C's PPB to be 20.72 while NAQ...
by lumosityfan
Fri Jan 12, 2018 3:21 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: The Current State of New Jersey Quizbowl
Replies: 8
Views: 5590

Re: The Current State of New Jersey Quizbowl

First, as a fellow member of the NJ party, I thank you for starting up this conversation. I have been waiting for people to start thinking about ways to increase quizbowl participation in NJ for quite a while now so this is very exciting. I think emailing the teams very early on is a great idea part...
by lumosityfan
Thu Jun 22, 2017 1:02 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Top five college teams for 2017–18
Replies: 17
Views: 13275

Re: Top five college teams for 2017–18

Charbroil wrote:Is Rafael Krichevsky graduating this year? If not, it seems strange to leave Columbia off of this list in favor of 3 teams they placed ahead of at ACF Nationals.
Rafael is graduating in 2018.
by lumosityfan
Fri May 26, 2017 11:22 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Geography Monstrosity IX — May 26, Atlanta
Replies: 23
Views: 12763

Re: Geography Monstrosity IX — May 26, Atlanta

I am pleased to report that the team of The Fast and the Furious: Longshore Drift (Jake Sundberg, Jakob Myers, Pranav Sivakumar, Beck Duggleby, Charles Hang, Luke Tierney, Nick Rommel) won the tournament with a 3-0 record! Congratulations to everyone who competed and thanks once again to Gabe and Ra...
by lumosityfan
Fri May 26, 2017 8:22 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Geography Monstrosity IX — May 26, Atlanta
Replies: 23
Views: 12763

Re: Geography Monstrosity IX — May 26, Atlanta

Meet at the Imperial Ballroom Registration Desk in 90 minutes or so! :grin:
by lumosityfan
Fri May 26, 2017 4:19 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Geography Monstrosity IX — May 26, Atlanta
Replies: 23
Views: 12763

Re: Geography Monstrosity IX — May 26, Atlanta

Reminder that this is happening in less than 6 hours! :grin:
by lumosityfan
Wed May 24, 2017 9:26 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Geography Monstrosity IX — May 26, Atlanta
Replies: 23
Views: 12763

Re: Geography Monstrosity IX — May 26, Atlanta

Hi everyone, With just 2 days until the tournament (!!!!!), here are some reminders: 1. Because of the number of packets that Gabe told me he's planning to have, I will cut the team limit off at 4. Therefore, free agents feel free to contact people on one of the existing 4 teams to join their team. ...
by lumosityfan
Fri May 19, 2017 5:24 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Geography Monstrosity IX — May 26, Atlanta
Replies: 23
Views: 12763

Re: Geography Monstrosity IX — May 26, Atlanta

Just your weekly reminder (1 week left so excited!!!!!) that 1) you should try to consolidate into teams if you haven't yet 2) feel free to staff! Right now it's just me :sad: and 3) 5 and 6 person teams are OK!
by lumosityfan
Thu May 18, 2017 5:30 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Geography Monstrosity IX — May 26, Atlanta
Replies: 23
Views: 12763

Re: Geography Monstrosity IX — May 26, Atlanta

A little over a week now until this happens! Please consider signing up to play or staff! We really need staff to make this work because, well, I can't read for two rooms at once obviously (I wish :grin: ).
by lumosityfan
Mon May 15, 2017 7:51 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Geography Monstrosity IX — May 26, Atlanta
Replies: 23
Views: 12763

Re: Geography Monstrosity IX — May 26, Atlanta

Also, as always I would appreciate it if you could help moderate! Without moderators, this tournament can't happen!
by lumosityfan
Sun May 14, 2017 9:42 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Geography Monstrosity IX — May 26, Atlanta
Replies: 23
Views: 12763

Re: Geography Monstrosity IX — May 26, Atlanta

Just a reminder that there's just 2 more weeks until this happens! Make sure to register soon! :)
by lumosityfan
Sun May 07, 2017 7:37 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Geography Monstrosity IX — May 26, Atlanta
Replies: 23
Views: 12763

Re: Geography Monstrosity IX — May 26, Atlanta

Hello everyone! I will be the tournament director for this event! :) Details concerning schedules and meeting places will be forthcoming, but for now feel free to figure out teams using this Google spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Yb4IbsvCKTC2fln5voJb8nuoN5TBiflvj3X4-KJwTfE/edit?...
by lumosityfan
Mon Mar 20, 2017 8:11 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: GEODUCK - Geography Side Event (NEW: Online Mirror Update)
Replies: 37
Views: 21968

Re: GEODUCK (Geography Side Event)

Yes! Hopefully I'll get a chance to play this!
by lumosityfan
Sun Mar 05, 2017 8:44 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Columbia Spring Tournament - March 4, 2017
Replies: 17
Views: 9115

Re: Columbia Spring Tournament - March 4, 2017

Stats are up! Nationals Prelims: http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/4313/stats/national_prelims/ Standard Prelims: http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/4313/stats/standard_prelims/ National Playoffs: http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/4313/stats/national_playoffs/ Standard Playoffs: ...
by lumosityfan
Sat Mar 04, 2017 6:11 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Columbia Spring Tournament - March 4, 2017
Replies: 17
Views: 9115

Re: Columbia Spring Tournament - March 4, 2017

At this tournament, in the National Division, Hunter A swept the field while High Tech beat Ithaca A in overtime to take 2nd place! In the Standard Division, Great Neck South C beat Ithaca B to win! Congratulations to everyone who participated!
by lumosityfan
Wed Mar 01, 2017 4:24 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ACF Nationals Planning
Replies: 9
Views: 5359

Re: ACF Nationals Planning

I can confirm that Secaucus is on the line that connects Newark to New York City. Speaking of which, if you were to arrive at Newark, I would also recommend as another option taking the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor line from Newark Airport to 1) wherever you're staying and 2) to New York Penn Stati...
by lumosityfan
Wed Mar 01, 2017 4:17 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: "Let's Remember Some Guys"
Replies: 44
Views: 25315

Re: "Let's Remember Some Guys"

I might contribute a packet depending on how much time I can contribute to this. (Great idea by the way; always found the "guys" who just were there ready to contribute to be underrated in the scheme of things)
by lumosityfan
Sat Dec 17, 2016 4:47 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Non-students playing closed tournaments under false names
Replies: 56
Views: 25602

Re: Non-students playing closed tournaments under false name

I think the issue is not so much that Jordan allowed Will to compete and Jason OK'd it as well, but that it was not very transparent that fact. If Jordan had changed the eligibility rules on the announcement to reflect that, then ok. That'd be ok, because it was clearly stated that those exceptions ...
by lumosityfan
Sat Dec 17, 2016 4:04 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Non-students playing closed tournaments under false names
Replies: 56
Views: 25602

Re: Non-students playing closed tournaments under false name

The problem with the title of the thread is that, despite what the title suggests, no one is doing this, because the tournament wasn't closed to begin with! Um, actually, the "Eligibility" section of the Terrapin announcement clearly said that the tournament was closed. "Anyone who i...
by lumosityfan
Tue Dec 13, 2016 6:50 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2016 Columbia Winter Tournament - December 3, 2016
Replies: 15
Views: 8961

Re: 2016 Columbia Winter Tournament - December 3, 2016

I know that Hunter beat High Tech by something like 300 points in the final and I believe (I think) that High Tech won in the Standard Division. Also, I talked to the Columbia e-board and they said that stats will be up probably by tonight!
by lumosityfan
Wed Nov 23, 2016 11:31 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 2017 ACF Regionals global announcement (2/18/2017)
Replies: 51
Views: 43955

Re: 2017 ACF Regionals global announcement (2/18/2017)

luke1865 wrote:Can high school teams play at college sites?
High school teams cannot play at college sites, sorry about that.
by lumosityfan
Thu Aug 18, 2016 8:28 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: NY/NJ/DE/surrounding area discussion
Replies: 41
Views: 27630

Re: NY/NJ/DE/surrounding area discussion

After a two-year hiatus, Seton Hall Prep will be returning to the circuit next year. Please include us on any and all announcements as they arise. This is great to hear! Hopefully the NJ circuit will be even more vibrant next year too with the Seton Hall Prep teams back on the circuit. Speaking of ...
by lumosityfan
Fri May 27, 2016 8:45 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Tricon: The 4D IMAX Experience Coming Summer 2016
Replies: 12
Views: 9624

Re: Tricon: The 4D IMAX Experience Coming Summer 2016

Even though I might not be able to play, I would love to write for this packet. Sign me up!
by lumosityfan
Thu May 26, 2016 8:22 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Dennis Loo on Jeopardy! Inquiry
Replies: 5
Views: 904

Re: Dennis Loo on Jeopardy! Inquiry

Person who actually talks to Dennis here: That's him, yes. He does not remember it fondly. He also did not attend Harvard, though he did hang out with the team while he lived in Boston. Cool, and thanks for that! I've always found it fun to see fellow quizbowlers that I at least recognize being on ...
by lumosityfan
Thu May 26, 2016 7:22 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Dennis Loo on Jeopardy! Inquiry
Replies: 5
Views: 904

Dennis Loo on Jeopardy! Inquiry

Does anyone know if this Dennis Loo is the same quizbowl Dennis Loo that was on Virginia not so long ago?

http://www.j-archive.com/showplayer.php?player_id=7122

Thanks!

Jeff Xie
by lumosityfan
Sun May 22, 2016 7:19 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: LIMITLESS INDALECIO / INSANITY PRELUDE at HSNCT
Replies: 31
Views: 12055

Re: LIMITLESS INDALECIO / INSANITY PRELUDE at HSNCT

I would be willing to help read for this event! I'll definitely keep this in mind if we do in fact need a second room (which I hope we do!). Thanks a bunch! Actually, sorry to tell you that (if this matters at all, like you mentioned), but I probably won't be able to make this. But thanks for the p...
by lumosityfan
Fri May 20, 2016 3:30 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: LIMITLESS INDALECIO / INSANITY PRELUDE at HSNCT
Replies: 31
Views: 12055

Re: LIMITLESS INDALECIO / INSANITY PRELUDE at HSNCT

I would be willing to help read for this event!
by lumosityfan
Mon Apr 25, 2016 7:38 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Jerry Vinokurov will be on Jeopardy! Tuesday, April 26th
Replies: 6
Views: 1010

Jerry Vinokurov will be on Jeopardy! Tuesday, April 26th

Hi guys,

I just thought due to all the Matt Jackson fervor about him being on Jeopardy! that I would let you guys know that the one Jerry Vinokurov will be on Jeopardy! Tuesday, April 26th, 2016! Be sure to watch (hopefully) dominate the competition and root him on!
by lumosityfan
Tue Apr 12, 2016 8:29 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Suggestions About ICT Tiebreakers
Replies: 23
Views: 10638

Re: Suggestions About ICT Tiebreakers

I just want to jump in with some of my experiences regarding the tiebreakers. I was one of the team members of Columbia D who had some issues with the schedule regarding lunch and the tiebreaker. We ended our Round 7 at 12:45 and was told to head to Room 2040 to figure out the rooms. However, even t...
by lumosityfan
Sat Apr 09, 2016 8:43 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 2016 NAQT ICT: Chicago, April 9
Replies: 24
Views: 17429

Re: 2016 NAQT ICT: Chicago, April 9

And Chicago is your 2016 ICT Division I and II National Champions! Chicago defeated Michigan in a thrilling final in Division I and Oklahoma in Division II to claim both titles! Way to go! Congratulations to all who participated!
by lumosityfan
Sat Mar 26, 2016 5:06 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2016 NAQT Metro New York State Championship - March 26, 2016
Replies: 2
Views: 3365

Re: 2016 NAQT Metro New York State Championship - March 26,

At this tournament, Hunter A defeated Great Neck South A to take the title! Congratulations to all who participated!
by lumosityfan
Thu Mar 24, 2016 9:52 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: College Player v. World
Replies: 26
Views: 14935

Re: College Player v. World

I'd be interested!
by lumosityfan
Mon Mar 21, 2016 7:52 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT: MUT at Penn (3/20/16)
Replies: 4
Views: 4376

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: MUT at Penn (3/20/16)

Columbia A beat The Andrew Wang Fan Club in a play-in game for the final and then Princeton beat Columbia A for the title! Congratulations to all who participated!
by lumosityfan
Fri Mar 18, 2016 1:52 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: College Player v. World
Replies: 26
Views: 14935

Re: College Player v. World

I'd be very interested in this as well assuming I'm well known enough!
by lumosityfan
Mon Feb 22, 2016 3:47 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: MLK at Columbia University - February 20, 2016
Replies: 5
Views: 4602

Re: MLK at Columbia University - February 20, 2016

At this tournament, MIT B beat Columbia A in an advantaged final (MIT B had the advantage) to take the tournament 360-280! Congratulations to all who participated! Stats are up here: Prelim: http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/3632/stats/prelim/ W/Final: http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments...
by lumosityfan
Fri Feb 19, 2016 4:30 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: MLK at Columbia University - February 20, 2016
Replies: 5
Views: 4602

Re: MLK at Columbia University - February 20, 2016

Just thought people should know that now MLK will be held at NYU but Columbia University will still be the official "host".
by lumosityfan
Sun Feb 14, 2016 7:03 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Columbia University Winter Tournament - February 14, 2016
Replies: 8
Views: 6381

Re: Columbia University Winter Tournament - February 14, 201

Also, to add, Hunter A got 3rd and Great Neck South A got 4th!
by lumosityfan
Sun Feb 14, 2016 7:01 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Columbia University Winter Tournament - February 14, 2016
Replies: 8
Views: 6381

Re: Columbia University Winter Tournament - February 14, 201

Lexington A defeated High Tech 520-300 to win the tournament!
by lumosityfan
Mon Dec 07, 2015 12:15 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Columbia University Collegiate Novice Tournament
Replies: 5
Views: 3496

Re: Columbia University Collegiate Novice Tournament

piecake31 wrote:Will individual player stats be posted?
Stats have been posted: http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/3467/

Enjoy!
by lumosityfan
Sat Dec 05, 2015 6:04 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Columbia University Collegiate Novice Tournament
Replies: 5
Views: 3496

Re: Columbia University Collegiate Novice Tournament

Columbia A beat Princeton A in an advantaged final! Congratulations to all who participated!
by lumosityfan
Wed Nov 18, 2015 8:35 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: MATT JACKSON WAS ON JEOPARDY AND WAS PRETTY GOOD AND COOL
Replies: 96
Views: 13225

Re: MATT JACKSON IS BACK ON JEOPARDY TONIGHT, 11/11, Y'ALL

Matt won his quarterfinal and semifinal and will be facing off against Alex Jacob and Kerry Greene on Thursday and Friday in the 2015 Tournament of Champions Final!
by lumosityfan
Sun Nov 01, 2015 12:04 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: MATT JACKSON WAS ON JEOPARDY AND WAS PRETTY GOOD AND COOL
Replies: 96
Views: 13225

Re: matt jackson is off jeopardy

Just thought this would be the perfect time to say that Matt Jackson will be back on Jeopardy! for the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions from November 9-20, 2015! He will be going against John Schultz and Jennifer Giles on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, so be sure to tune in to see him then and see i...
by lumosityfan
Sun Oct 25, 2015 12:34 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT: Penn Bowl 2015 (10/24/15)
Replies: 11
Views: 14551

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: Penn Bowl 2015 (10/24/15)

Maryland A defeated Columbia A in the final!
by lumosityfan
Mon Aug 24, 2015 10:38 pm
Forum: Regular Season Tournaments
Topic: Volunteers needed: Entering tournaments on the DB
Replies: 14
Views: 30704

Re: Volunteers needed: Entering tournaments on the DB

I'd be willing to help out! Count me in!
by lumosityfan
Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:46 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: SHEIKH and VICO Online (August 29th)
Replies: 30
Views: 13967

Re: SHEIKH and VICO Online (August 29th)

What time are you guys planning to run this event? (Just curious)
by lumosityfan
Wed Jun 10, 2015 9:59 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Columbia Summer Practices
Replies: 5
Views: 3543

Re: Columbia Summer Practices

Just a quick question: are these summer practices open to freshman for the 2015-16 school year as well or only to college students for this year?
by lumosityfan
Tue Mar 24, 2015 9:44 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Where Are You Going To College Next Year? 2014-15
Replies: 39
Views: 24832

Re: Where Are You Going To College Next Year? 2014-15

I am going to Columbia University and definitely (and very excitedly! :grin: ) plan to play quizbowl there.