6. Digital Receptacle

This is a prose poem about some of my lived experiences of feminism

Leveraging Player Tracking for Event Detection in Ice Hockey

Faceoffs are pivotal events in hockey, marking strategic resets in gameplay that influence team positioning and puck possession. Detecting these events in video data can provide valuable insights for coaches and analysts, enabling the study of player formations and strategies around these critical moments. This work presents a novel framework for detecting ice hockey faceoffs. Our approach processes overhead video sequences using a multi-stage pipeline, incorporating object detection and segmentation to track player trajectories across frames. We employ state of the art detectors and tracking tools, enabling tracking and trajectory analysis for each player. Additionally, preprocessed sequences are used to better ensure accurate player tracking. We demonstrate the framework’s effectiveness in automatically identifying faceoffs, with promising results that suggest its potential for broader applications in sports analytics. By enhancing the visibility of faceoffs and player interactions in hockey, this work contributes toward automated sports analytics, providing a robust tool for studying patterns and tactics in high-paced, dynamic sports environments

Front Matter

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Covid Effects on the Returns to Schooling in Pennsylvania Industries

This paper analyzes the effects of the COVID-19 recession on the rate of return to schooling for twenty industries in Pennsylvania. Using data from the American Community Survey 2011-2021, we find the rate of return to schooling declined by 0.3 percentage points during COVID years from its pre-COVID level, and COVID effects on the rate of return differed among industries in Pennsylvania. COVID increased the returns to schooling for three industries, decreased the returns to schooling for six industries, and had no effect on the returns to schooling for the remaining eleven industries. The changes in the rate of return to schooling reflect shifts in the wage premium between high- and low-wage workers

Sphering the Square

Author\u27s note: Two years ago, I was perusing the archives of the bulletin and stumbled upon a poem¹ that was read aloud at the 1973 conference.   I re-read at for the 2023 conference, and was inspired to craft a new one for 2025.  The subject of map projections is perennial and rife with possibility for lively turns of phrase. &nbsp

Temporary Migration and Wages of Ph.D.s. Stay Longer or Come Back Sooner?

This paper examines the wage implications of temporary migration for two cohorts of Italian Ph.D.s. Special attention is given to the duration of the international experience, its contribution to earned wages and the selectivity of returnees. Returnees are found to be a self-selected group whose unobservable characteristics are simultaneously associated with both higher wages and a higher propensity to migrate. Moreover, we find positive returns for those who stay longer and negative returns for those who come back sooner. The results are confirmed in several robustness and sensitivity checks

Chariot à cartes

This manual addresses the challenges associated with the physical handling of flat sheet maps, advocating for the use of concave supports during their transportation. It provides an alternative to commercially procured map carts by offering step-by-step instructions and illustrations for constructing a map cart in-house

A Note from the Editors

A Note from the Editors Dear Reader, Through the amazing patience, perseverance, and flexibility of our authors, reviewers, and editing committee, the editorial team of the Waterloo Historical Review is happy to announce the long–awaited arrival 2023-2024 edition of the journal. We extend a heartfelt thank you to our authors and reviewers to sticking with us through a chaotic and educational period of review, revision, and growth. Our very best, The Editor

Neuroscience and Market Dynamics: The Impact of Smoking Withdrawal Syndrome on the Stock Performance of Tobacco Companies

This study investigates the effect of the annual \u27No-Smoking Day\u27 on the stock performance of British American Tobacco (BATS) and Imperial Brands (IMB) from 1997 to 2023. Our findings reveal a significant negative impact of No-Smoking Wednesdays on BATS, with a moderate but statistically significant effect on IMB. To enhance robustness, we also perform a panel data analysis, which underscores the consistent negative effect of No-Smoking Day on the tobacco sector as a whole. These results suggest that No-Smoking Day generates a calendar-based effect on stock prices, challenging the Efficient Market Hypothesis. Beyond the behavioral effects tied to the anti-smoking campaign, this study introduces a novel perspective by linking investor behavior with neurological factors, particularly Nicotine Withdrawal Syndrome (NWS). NWS, characterized by irritability, anxiety, and mood disturbances, may influence investor sentiment, even among smokers who do not intend to quit. These withdrawal symptoms could induce stress and emotional responses, thereby affecting investor behavior and contributing to negative returns. Our findings align with prior behavioral studies and highlight the role of both psychological and neurobiological factors in shaping market dynamics. Future research should examine the combined effects of anti-smoking campaigns and NWS on investor behavior and market outcomes. Additionally, the varying statistical significance across firms suggests that the diversification of tobacco companies into non-traditional products warrants further investigation