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E62, the new Sloan building, is now open for classes. The building will be dedicated in May 2011. The chain‑link sculpture in front of the building (left) was designed by Cai Guo-Qiang, and was completed in June.

Lauren Quisenberry ’14 unleashes an explosive serve with heavy topspin. Still a freshman, Quisenberry led the victory 5-2 in first singles.

A camera mount was installed on the south-west corner of the Green Building yesterday. It is pointed directly at Maseeh Hall (W1).

Fariborz Maseeh ScD ’90 contributed $24 million to complete the construction in W1, which had stalled for lack of funds. Maseeh Hall is scheduled to open in fall of 2011 and will help expand MIT’s student population.

Notices on PBE’s door inform freshmen that there will be no more rush events.

Beta Theta Pi was brought before the Rush Infractions Board on Sunday.

John Cena “fireman carries” a Nexus team member during the 5-on-5 tag team elimination. In the end, the Nexus team takes down Cena, WWE Champion Seamus, Chris Jericho, The Edge, and Randy Orton.

East and west campus residents duke it out with water balloons and water cannons at the East vs. West Water War in front of Kresge on Monday. The Water War is an annual REX tradition.

Two Brazilian Jiujitsu fighters compete in Grapplers Quest, a grappling tournament held at the UFC Fan Expo August 27 and 28.

Canadian Mixed Martial Arts fighter Shawn Tompkins (right) teaches a right hook during a training session. He emphasized starting with a jab and punching with the shoulders.

UFC lightweight fighter Clay C. Guida signs autographs for a young fan Friday morning.

Henry Moore (United Kingdom, 1898 – 1986), Three-Piecde Reclining Figure, Draped. Bronze. Killian Court. Gift of the Eugene McDermott Family and Other Friends of MIT.