I'm a sophomore at Smith looking to take the RAD self-defense class at Hampshire that runs from late January-early Feb after J-term when classes start up again. Is is difficult to get a spot in? Anyone who has taken the class before & has something to say about it is more than free to comment as well. I think Amanda Surgen is teaching it, but I could be remembering wrong.

Where:
Worlds Apart Games
48 N. Pleasant St (Down town Amherst between the ABC and the fire station)
Amherst, MA 01002
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When: Sunday, October 4th 1pm

What: Sealed deck Magic tournament with prizes

Entry Fee for this event will be $25.00

Tournament Structure:
The format for this event is a Swiss Rounds Sealed Deck using 6 Boosters of Zendikar. Each player will build their decks from their boosters adding as much basic land as they wish, to construct a deck of at least 40 cards. We will have basic land on site that may be borrowed for this event, just please make sure that you return any land that you borrow.

Prizes:
For this event, we have the following up for grabs....

The first 36 attendees receive a free foil promo card Valkut, the Molten Pinnacle!

Zendikar Packs based on attendance. 90% of the Prize pool will be split among the top placers (Based on attendance).

The remaining 10% of the prize pool will be given out as random door prizes throughout the tournament. Playmats and other merchandise will also be given out as door prizes and to the top placer(s).

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Where:
Worlds Apart Games
48 N. Pleasant St (Down town Amherst between the ABC and the fire station)
Amherst, MA 01002
</font>413-259-6893



When: Sunday, September 27th 1pm

What: Sealed deck Magic tournament with prizes

Entry Fee for this event will be $25.00

Tournament Structure:
The format for this event is a Swiss Rounds Sealed Deck using 6 Boosters of Zendikar. Each player will build their decks from their boosters adding as much basic land as they wish, to construct a deck of at least 40 cards. We will have basic land on site that may be borrowed for this event, just please make sure that you return any land that you borrow.

Prizes:
For this event, we have the following up for grabs....

The first 36 attendees receive a free receive mythic foil promo card Rampaging Baloth! AND a Planechase Celestine Reef

Zendikar Packs based on attendance (3 packs per person!). 90% of the Prize pool will be split among the top placers (Based on attendance).

The remaining 10% of the prize pool will be given out as random door prizes throughout the tournament. Playmats and other merchandise will also be given out as door prizes and to the top placer(s).

Open Dueling -
Players who are new to the game may want to join in the festivities without being in a tournament. That Cool! There is open dueling all Sunday with brand new intro packs,and booster draft sets. Plus, a promo card will be awarded if you fill out your open dueling card!!! (While supplies last)

Hey Hampsters,
Hampshire Alum Ken Burns is on The Colbert Report tonight!

It's kind of last minute (It's 11:33PM as I post this) but it'll be on again tomorrow, so check it out if you want to see (as far as I know) the first Hampshire alum on the Colbert Report!

When: This Saturday (September 19th) at Midnight.

Where: South Hadley Tower Theaters (Across the street from Mt Holyoke)
http://www.towertheaters.com/

What: Rocky Horror Picture Show Back to School/Pirate Night --- Catholic school girls meets pirates (why not)


Tickets are only $3 and crap kits (full of everything you need to throw, blow, or put over your head) are FREE to all.


Come out and celibate talk like a pirate day in style.
Bring your friends and watch them squirm at the debauchery! -- A great time for all!

So I'm applying to Hampshire for 2010, and I just had a few questions. 

1. I was wondering what the local band scene was like around Hampshire. What about the consortium? 
2. How's the hampshire music department? I'm not planning for my main concentration to be music, but I may want it to involve it a little.
3. I'm a drummer. Are there drums on campus, or should I bring mine?
4. I love hampshire. It's my first choice, and when I visited it, I fell in love more. My grades aren't that bad, though, I don't really think reflect who I am, and could hurt my application. It's a high B average, but I have had consistent Bs in an alternative english program where you grade yourself (I give myself Bs to help myself improve). Could the grades hurt me?

Thanks.

I'm an alum in need of a current student to request some scientific papers through the 5 college library system and send them to me.  I'll pay!
Regular old internet research just doesn't cut it, I'm afraid :P

Magic: The Gathering Booster Drafts are every Thursday night at Worlds Apart Games.

Come down and check it out! Its one of the cheapest and most fun ways to collect and/or play magic. Friendly to beginners and old players alike.

These events are sanctioned so players can earn player rewards for playing!

When: Every Thursday at 6:30pm
Where: Worlds Apart Games
48 N pleasant st B2 (under papa gino's)
www.worldsapartgames.org
413-259-6893

How much: $10

Prizes! --- Prizes are a Rare redraft at the end. As well as random door prizes (promo foils!).

Dear lazyweb of Hampshire:

I have a problem; I am getting into Hampshire late in the evening Monday -- this year the housing office arranged for keys to be put in mailboxes for acquisition after-hours. However, I think I may not remember the combination to my mailbox -- I have some time before my plane leaves on Monday when I could call Hampshire, though. Which office(s) should I call in order to ensure I don't end up spending a night sleeping in the mail room or Airport Lounge or such?

As everyone makes their summer plans, I wish to remind you to consider attending Pi-Con! Pi-Con is a weekend-long celebration of science fiction and other fan interests - there's webcomics, science, costuming, gaming, larping, filk, lifestyle, and lots more. This year, it's happening August 21-23 in Enfield, CT right off 91, just south of the MA border. Register today!


This year will feature Author Guest of Honor Mary Doria Russell (award winning author of The Sparrow and Children of God), Webcomic Guest of Honor Jeffrey Rowland (creator of Wigu, Overcompensating, and the awesome t-shirt site Topatoco), and Guest of Awesome Genevieve Iseult Eldredge. We will also see the return of our video game room, two full rooms of all day board/card/table top gaming, many favorite panels and events including the panel in the pool, and the new addition of Filk programming! There will also be performances by our local Rocky Horror and Repo casts (The Come Again Players and Genetic Imperfection)

Full weekend pre-registration rates for Pi-Con are currently $40 for adults or only $25 for students! Get your registrations in at the early rate!

Room reservations are *open* for Pi-Con! Room rate will be $109/night + tax. Just go to http://www.pi-con.org/hotel.php and you can register online for a room.

For more information, to volunteer, sign up to vend, or otherwise contact us, check out our web page at www.pi-con.org

Magic 2010 Release Sealed Deck Tournament



Where:
Worlds Apart Games
48 N. Pleasant St (Down town Amherst between the ABC and the fire station)
Amherst, MA 01002
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When: Sunday, July 19th 1pm

What: Sealed deck tournament with prizes

Entry Fee for this event will be $25.00

Tournament Structure:
The format for this event is a Swiss Rounds Sealed Deck using Boosters of Magic 2010. Each player will build their decks from their boosters adding as much basic land as they wish, to construct a deck of at least 40 cards. We will have basic land on site that may be borrowed for this event, just please make sure that you return any land that you borrow.

Prizes:
For this event, we have the following up for grabs....
The first 36 attendees receive a free receive mythic foil promo Ant Queen!

Magic 2010 Packs based on attendance. 90% of the Prize pool will be split among the top placers (Based on attendance).

The remaining 10% of the prize pool will be given out as random door prizes throughout the tournament. Playmats and other merchandise will also be given out as door prizes and to the top placer(s).

Open Dueling -
Players who are new to the game may want to join in the festivities without being in a tournament. That Cool! There is open dueling all Sunday with brand new intro packs,and booster draft sets. Plus, a promo card will be awarded if you fill out your open dueling card!!! (While supplies last)

Magic 2010 Prerelease Sealed Deck Tournament


Where:

Worlds Apart Games

48 N. Pleasant St (Down town Amherst between the ABC and the fire station)

Amherst, MA 01002

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When: Sunday, July 12th 1pm

What: Sealed deck tournament with prizes

Entry Fee for this event will be $25.00

Tournament Structure:
The format for this event is a Swiss Rounds Sealed Deck using Boosters of Magic 2010. Each player will build their decks from their boosters adding as much basic land as they wish, to construct a deck of at least 40 cards. We will have basic land on site that may be borrowed for this event, just please make sure that you return any land that you borrow.

Prizes:
For this event, we have the following up for grabs....

The first 24 attendees receive a free receive mythic foil promo card Vampire Nocturnus!

Magic 2010 Packs based on attendance (3 packs per entry!). 90% of the Prize pool will be split among the top placers (Based on attendance).

The remaining 10% of the prize pool will be given out as random door prizes throughout the tournament. Playmats and other merchandise will also be given out as door prizes and to the top placer(s).

Open Dueling -
Players who are new to the game may want to join in the festivities without being in a tournament. That Cool! There is open dueling all Sunday with brand new intro packs,and booster draft sets. Plus, a promo card will be awarded if you fill out your open dueling card!!! (While supplies last)

The much awaited Worlds Apart Games Board Game League has begun. Participation is free, and players have the chance to win a portion of $100 in prizes to the store!

The League is will run through Sunday, August 16th when we shall wrap up with a final tournament!

You may join at any time, but the sooner you start, the sooner you can start earning league points.

Don't worry if you are not very experienced with board games. You get points for every game you play, so you can make up for a lack of practice with enthusiasm and tenacity.

Sorry to those of you seeing this twice, but I felt Hampshire students could appreciate this. I hope you can see the hope I do in this situation. And join in the efforts to help these people take back their country.












For more information:
PICTURES:
here and here
NEW INFORMATION:
Here - near constant updates
Here - ONTD_political live post
ON TWITTER:
@StopAhmadi, @ProtesterHelp


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Hey everyone,
My band is looking for an experienced bass guitarist. We rehearse in Longmeadow and can perform any song of your choice. Since we are a professional group, we seek a committed, dedicated musician. Please comment so that I can give you more information about us. Thanks!

Hey who out there likes to eat pizza and network but also eat really yummy pizza? Well if you are also anywhere near Portland Oregon we are having an alumni meet up this Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 7:00pm @ Flying Pie Pizza (7804 SE Stark, Portland) there is also vegan cheese, whole wheat crusts and gluten free options available on the Menu. Hope to see you there!!!!

Also feel free to show up if you are a current/prospective student as well all are welcome!

<tr><td rowspan="2" width="150"></td> <td valign="top" bgcolor="#0000ff">Free Booster Draft For Women
</td></tr><tr><td>Thursday May 14th, 2009 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM

On May 14th, women get to participate in the Magic Booster Draft for free. If you are a woman, you get to play free, no matter if you are a brand new player or have been playing since Alpha. New to Magic? Show up early and we'll teach you the basics!

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Where: 48 N Pleasant St (Downstairs between the ABC and the Firestation).
Amherst, MA 01002
413-259-6893

More info: www.worldsapartgames.org

Hey everybody. I'm graduating this year and I'll be moving away from the Amherst area after Commencement. My queen-size box springs for my bed won't fit in the moving van. I've considered taking it to the Salvation Army or just leaving it at the free bin on Hampshire's move-out day, but I thought I'd post on here first to see if anyone was interested.

I bought the box springs new for $139 last September and they're in really good condition, and I was hoping to get something between $30-$50 for them but I'll give them away for free if I have to.

Hi there Hampshire Students. I am an alum and in the area for a short time and need someone to help me get my stuff from storage. I would like to pay you and your vehicle (preferably a car with a roomy trunk or a truck) $20 for the hour or so I will need you.