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...this would seem strange to the first generation of goalies, many of whom needed dozens of stitches after games to close lacerations from sticks and pucks. But in case any are brave or foolhardy enough to long for the days of gashed cheeks and broken bones, there's still hope. While the NHL has required all players wear helmets beginning with the draft class of 1979, there's still no rule forcing goalies to wear masks...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Hockey Mask | 11/4/2009 | See Source »

...division pair of captain Liz Powers and sophomore Marie Appel, moving up to the top bracket for the first time this fall, struggled a bit more, but found a rhythm to close out the regatta. The boat finished seventh overall with 59 points, but earned a spot in the top six through its last four races...

Author: By Max N. Brondfield, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Crimson Qualifies for ACCs | 11/3/2009 | See Source »

...candidates arrive and the speeches begin. One riles the crowd up with a chant, "Yes, we can!" Another gets them going with the old Kerry campaign slogan, "Help is on the way!" He continues: "When we're done and the polls close, change is on the way! But unlike change that we've seen in the past this is change you can hope for!" (Watch a video about how Virginians voted in the 2008 presidential election...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Virginia Race Gives Republicans a Blueprint for Success | 11/3/2009 | See Source »

...This was the best Mike has played in the last two seasons,” Fish said. “He played a close match against the best Dartmouth player and really played superb tennis...

Author: By B. marjorie Gullick, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Play Continues Despite Hampered Lineup | 11/2/2009 | See Source »

...Cancun—a recent trip to Mexico proved that the drug problem producing this violence is unavoidable even in the “safest” parts of the country. After only a week, my family stumbled upon a murder scene and learned of the death of a close friend at the hands of La Familia. A recent law to legalize possession of small amounts of drugs in Mexico is a step in the right direction, but much more remains to be done...

Author: By Charles A. Lacalle | Title: Drugs Without Borders | 11/2/2009 | See Source »

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