Konrad Lehnert

The JILA Cup rivalry continued this week as the Lehnert group faced off against the Regal group in an epic beach volleyball tournament at the Boulder High Beach volleyball courts. The competition, held on Monday September 9th, drew the attention of nearby spectators as the two teams battled it out for the glory of winning the JILA Cup. 

On July 31, the much-anticipated JILA Cup challenge unfolded on the physics lawn outside the JILA tower, showcasing the spirited rivalry between the Sun group and the Lehnert group. This competition, a high-energy spikeball tournament, saw four games played simultaneously until one team reached 15 points. In a nail-biting finish, the Lehnert group emerged victorious, edging out the Sun group with a final score of 15 to 12.

In the early morning hours at JILA, before most of the laboratories are up and running, a team of custodians diligently works to ensure the building is clean and safe for use. Because each laboratory has different requirements for what can and cannot be cleaned, the challenge of tidying JILA’s many facilities is far from straightforward. However, the team of six custodians, Boua Sayavong, Nouan Saengdara, Beatriz Soto, Irma Bernard, Gabriela Soto, and Gabriela Mora, who have had years of experience dealing with JILA’s unique requirements, handle these challenges in stride.