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No. 11 Amanda Raker watches the server at the game against Toledo at Worthen Arena on October 29th, 2015.

Women's Volleyball Raker named MAC West offensive player of the week

For the first time in her career, fifth year senior Amanda Raker was named the Mid-American Conference West offensive player of the week. The middle attacker earned the award after hitting a career best two-match performance for hitting a combined .850 (18-1-20) against conference rivals Toledo and Buffalo over the weekend. During Thursdays sweep against Toledo, Raker had nine kills on all nine attempts, posting a perfect 1.000 attack percentage, making her the first to have a perfect attack percentage with at least seven attempts in the rally scoring era dating back to 2001. This was also the first time Raker hit above .500 in her entire career.




Nokia Networks to test pCell technology

Nokia Networks, a Finnish based company that is responsible for helping to build cellular networks for wireless carriers around the world, and Artemis Research have signed a “memorandum of understanding” that will have Nokia test pCell technology in large indoor stadiums and other areas where large amounts of bandwidth are needed. Steve Perlman, the founder of Artemis Research, commented on how the deal brings them ever closer to implementing the technology in tier-one wireless carriers.


New Apple TV may pave the way for Apple's future in video gaming

With the release of the fourth generation of the Apple TV, among the bevy of things added to the product was the ability to play video games, via download/purchase from the App Store. The announcement, which came in September, left many gaming fans wondering what gaming will be like when given the Apple treatment.