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Nov 13 2024SPORTS

MACtion: Excitement abounds in unpredictable league race

The Mid-American Conference (MAC) is having a rollercoaster season in college football. Five games into conference play, four teams—Ohio, Bowling Green, Miami (Ohio), and Western Michigan—are tied at the top with identical 4-1 records. Toledo and Buffalo are close behind at 3-2. With three games lef

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Nov 12 2024SPORTS

Rising Stars: Changes in College Football Rankings Shake Things Up

Week 11 in college football saw some big upsets, leading to shifts in the top 10 rankings. Teams like Oregon and Georgia slipped, making way for others to climb. Texas jumped to No. 3, while Indiana moved up to No. 4 after both showed strong performances. Alabama re-entered the top 10 at No. 9 follo

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Nov 10 2024SPORTS

Alabama vs. LSU: A Close Battle in Baton Rouge

Get ready for an exciting SEC matchup! The Alabama Crimson Tide (6-2, 3-2 SEC) will go head-to-head with the LSU Tigers (6-2, 3-1) at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p. m. ET on ABC. Both teams are coming off a bye week, with Alabama looking to bounce back from losses to Vander

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Nov 09 2024SPORTS

College Sports: A Shift with NIL, but Degrees Still Rule

Once upon a time, college athletes only dreamt of a degree. Now, with NIL deals, they can earn money too. But for many, like Jonny Bottorff at Northern Arizona University, the real prize is still that diploma. The offensive lineman has scored some extra cash through NIL deals, but it’s not life-chan

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Nov 08 2024SPORTS

College Football: LSU Stars Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes Join ESPN’s Gameday Team

Get ready for some star power this Saturday! ESPN's College Football Gameday is heading to Baton Rouge for the big LSU-Alabama game. Guess who's joining the panel this time? None other than LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne and former LSU baseball player Paul Skenes. These two college sports sensations are st

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Nov 08 2024CRIME

Will Bryan Kohberger Face Death? Court Hearing Next

In just a few days, a court hearing will decide if the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students could face the death penalty. The hearing is happening a week before the campus marks two years since the tragic event. The judge will listen to arguments from both sides in Boise, where t

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Trump's Early Claim of Victory: A New Perspective

Early Wednesday morning, former President Donald Trump declared victory in the presidential election. He led Vice President Kamala Harris in projected Electoral College votes, but neither candidate had yet secured the required 270 votes to win the White House. Trump's lead became significant after N

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Nov 06 2024OPINION

Why the Electoral College Matters

The United States has always been a mix of different interests, which might look like a split between 'red' and 'blue' during elections. This diversity was something the Founding Fathers knew about, and they designed the government to handle it. Power is divided between the branches of government a

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Why the Electoral College Isn’t Fair Anymore

The Electoral College is a weird system that doesn't make sense today. It was set up a long time ago to balance power between big and small states. But now, it makes some votes matter more than others. For example, a vote in a small state like Wyoming counts more than a vote in a big state like Cali

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Nov 01 2024SPORTS

UConn vs. Georgia State: Can the Huskies Secure a Bowl Bid?

The UConn Huskies are just one win away from becoming bowl-eligible, and they'll have the chance to do so against the Georgia State Panthers on Friday night. The Huskies (5-3) have been on a roll, winning four out of their last five games. A victory would not only secure a bowl spot but also bring t

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