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Oct 06 2024SPORTS

The End of an Era: Scottie Pippen Retires from NBA

Scottie Pippen, a seven-time All-Star and six-time NBA champion forward, announced his retirement from the National Basketball Association (NBA) on this date in 2004. This marked the end of an illustrious career that spanned 17 seasons, mostly with the Chicago Bulls. Pippen's achievements include si

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Oct 06 2024SPORTS

Week 6 College Football: Games to Watch on CBS Sports Network

Get ready for some exciting college football action this week! CBS Sports Network has lined up four games, starting Thursday night. Sam Houston took the lead with a victory over UTEP, marking their fourth win in a row. On Friday, Kennesaw State will host Jacksonville State in a Conference USA matchu

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Oct 06 2024SPORTS

Former Coach Mullen's Week 6 Football Picks

Every week, ESPN analyst and former Florida head coach Dan Mullen shares his college football picks. This Friday, he revealed his choices for Week 6 of the season. The games include Michigan versus Washington, Auburn against Georgia, and several other notable matchups. Mullen has picked Michigan (+

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Student Voters Face Last-Minute Challenges in Georgia Election

In recent weeks, college students across Georgia have been actively registering to vote and encouraging their peers to do the same. The efforts are largely driven by student organizations on campuses, including Emory University and Georgia State University. The issue arises because many dorms at th

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Oct 04 2024OPINION

Breaking Down Barriers: California's Move to Fairer College Admissions

California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken a significant step towards promoting equity and fairness in college admissions by signing legislation that bans private nonprofit colleges from giving preference to applicants based on family connections. This move is set to take effect in September 2025, a

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Oct 04 2024OPINION

The Misguided Alliances of College Campuses

At first glance, it might seem like Israel is an outlier among nations when it comes to being an ethnostate. However, most Middle Eastern countries are also defined by religion or ethnicity. The fact that Israel was created through conquest and settlement doesn't make it unique in this regard. In fa

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Oct 01 2024POLITICS

Leveling the Playing Field: California Ends Legacy Admissions for Private Colleges

California has taken a significant step towards promoting merit-based admissions by banning legacy admissions at private colleges and universities that accept state funding. This move aims to ensure that every student has an equal opportunity to get ahead through hard work and skill, rather than rel

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Sep 30 2024SPORTS

The Weekend Wrap: Football, College Football, and More!

The weekend was filled with exciting sports events, from the NFL to college football to the MLB playoffs. The Baltimore Ravens dominated the previously undefeated Buffalo Bills, while the Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs played an epic game that will be remembered for a long time. In the ML

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Sep 30 2024SPORTS

College Football Hype: Ranking the Top Teams in the 2024 Season

After a thrilling Week 5 slate, the college football season is heating up, with plenty of shakeups in the rankings. The latest update to the CBS Sports 134 ranking sees a new team take the top spot, with Alabama moving up from No. 5 to No. 1 after defeating Georgia in a battle of titans. The Bulldo

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Sep 28 2024OPINION

Choosing the Right Leader for Jewish Americans

Many Jewish Americans believe that the most crucial aspect of a presidential candidate is their stance on Israel. With the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and rising antisemitism, it's essential to understand the candidates' views on this matter. While some argue that former President Donald Trump is n

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