GABRIELA VOGEL

Nov 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A New Dawn for T-Minus Zero: A Studio's Fight for Independence

T-Minus Zero Entertainment, a game development studio that was once part of NetEase, has found new life. The studio, which was shut down in September, has been brought back to life by its original founders and a group of experienced game developers. This team includes industry veterans who have worked on big names like Fallout, Doom, and Dragon Age. The studio was o...

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Oct 25 2025SPORTS

Tech Trouble and Tensions: A Clash Over Cell Service in Starkville

A recent online argument between a Texas journalist and a Barstool Sports host has turned heads, all over something as simple as cell phone reception. It all started when CJ Vogel, who reports on the Texas Longhorns, tweeted about the poor cell service in Starkville, Mississippi. He wasn't happy about it, saying that he couldn't get service even in the middle of a bu...

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Oct 23 2025EDUCATION

Sumter County School Shines with High Attendance Rates

In Sumter County, one school is making waves for all the right reasons. Alice Drive Elementary School has earned the first-ever "Every Day Counts" award from the Sumter School District. This honor comes with a 95. 4% student attendance rate, which is no small feat. The school district has been working hard to improve attendance, and it looks like their efforts are pa...

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Jun 15 2025SPORTS

Kevin's Next Move: The Suns Star's Trade Wishes

Kevin Durant, the seasoned NBA star, has his eyes set on three specific teams. He would like the Suns to trade him to either the Heat, Spurs, or Rockets. He is open to signing a new contract with any of these teams. However, the Suns have other plans. They are focused on making a trade that benefits the team, not just Durant's preferences. This means the final decisi...

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Jun 04 2025SPORTS

Phoenix Suns Hire New Coach: Can Jordan Ott Turn Things Around?

The Phoenix Suns have a new leader on the bench. Jordan Ott, who was an assistant coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers, is taking over as the head coach. This move comes after a long search, where the Suns talked to many candidates. Ott beat out another Cavaliers assistant, Johnnie Bryant, for the job. Ott's hiring is a big deal because he brings a smart offensive stra...

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May 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Unlikely Rise and Fall of Winnipeg's Notorious Sportscaster

A former Winnipeg sportscaster, who later became a convicted bank robber, is the focus of a new true crime documentary. This is not your typical crime story. The documentary, titled "The Sexiest Man in Winnipeg, " is available on Prime Video. It follows the life of Steve Vogelsang, who was once a beloved figure in Winnipeg's sports scene. In 2017, his life took a dra...

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May 11 2025WEATHER

Earthquake Shakes the South: What Happened and Why?

The South was shaken up on a Saturday morning. A 4. 1-magnitude earthquake hit Tennessee. It was strong enough to be felt in Atlanta, Georgia. No one was hurt, and there was no major damage. The earthquake happened about 12 miles from Greenback, Tennessee, which is about 30 miles south of Knoxville. The earthquake was felt in several states, including Georgia an...

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Apr 14 2025SPORTS

Arizona's Phoenix Suns: A Rollercoaster of Changes

The Phoenix Suns have had a rough few years. The team just fired their third head coach in as many years. Mike Budenholzer was let go after a disappointing season. The Suns missed the playoffs and the play-in tournament, finishing with a record of 36-46. This was the third straight year the team took a step back. The decision to fire Budenholzer came after reports o...

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Mar 29 2025EDUCATION

A Life Dedicated to Education and Growth

Douglas Higgins was a man who found his true calling in education, even after a successful career in real estate. He spent 16 years as a principal and assistant principal in various schools. His passion for teaching and learning was evident in everything he did. He was deeply committed and thoughtful in his approach. Higgins was born in Cleveland, but he grew up in...

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Mar 22 2025SPORTS

The Man Behind the Gloves: Sebastian Fundora's Roots and Rise

In a few hours, Sebastian Fundora will step into the ring at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. He will be facing Chordale Booker, and this is not just any fight. Fundora is defending his WBC and WBO super welterweight titles. Both fighters have momentum. Fundora comes off a tough win over Tim Tszyu, while Booker dominated his last fight against Brian Damian Chav...

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