Tradition in question: the end of initiations? In response to student complaints, the University considers cracking down. By James Fagan Quakers to test Bulldog defense, ground game, By Carl Bialik and Dave Goldenberg Playoff-bound rugby fights for league championship, By Kevin Tran Donation in hand, equestrian seeks new barn, By Rachel Luberda Sports Features Smack Zone From the Sidelines: Bah-humbug to Subway Series hype, By Chaim Bloom ELItorial: The jai-alai high life, By Geoff Chepiga Around the Ivies, Compiled by Anna Dolinsky Athlete of the Week: Sarah Peterson, PC '02, By Sangeetha Ramaswamy Sports Shorts Women's Soccer: Bulldogs fall to Notre Dame, NCAA hopes getting dimmer Men's Golf: Yale heads to the NCAA East Regional Preview in Va. Field Hockey: Getting a second wind Stat of the Week: St. Louis sports fans may be bummed about the Cardinals' rather pathetic loss to the New York Mets in the NLCS last week, but Sports Illustrated has given them a small taste of revenge. In SI's updated NHL power rankings, the St. Louis Blues rank first, well ahead of either New York team. Blues' ranking: 1st Rangers' ranking: 15th Islanders' ranking: 27th
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