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Nov 18 2024SPORTS

The Bears' Kick: A Coach's Confidence

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus stood tall despite a heartbreaking loss to the Green Bay Packers. The game ended with a blocked field goal attempt by Cairo Santos, giving Green Bay a 20-19 win. Coach Eberflus defended the team's decision to go for the long field goal instead of running anothe

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Nov 18 2024SPORTS

Emma Hayes: A Coach's Journey Beyond the Classroom

Meet Emma Hayes, a coach with over 20 years of experience, transforming teams like Chelsea into powerhouses and even guiding the USWNT to Olympic gold. She believes that coaching licenses only scratch the surface. Real-world experience is where the magic happens. Hayes started young, at just 20, and

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Nov 18 2024SPORTS

NBA's Big Fines: LaMelo, Edwards, Rivers Pay Up

Recently, the NBA handed out some hefty fines. LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, and Doc Rivers all got hit with penalties for different reasons. LaMelo said something offensive in a post-game interview, and the league didn't like it. He had to pay $100, 000 for that. Anthony Edwards flipped off a fan d

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Nov 17 2024HEALTH

Why VIP Matters for Adipose Tissue in Cold Weather

Adipose tissue is a dynamic organ crucial for survival roles like immune responses and thermogenesis. New studies reveal it has a complex anatomy and physiology. Vasoactive intestinal peptide, known as VIP, and its receptors (VPAC1 and VPAC2) play significant roles in various bodily functions. Howev

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Nov 17 2024SPORTS

Why Do NFL Coaches Always Step Up?

Ever noticed how NFL coaches are often the first to take the blame when things go wrong? Last Sunday, New York Giants' head coach Brian Daboll did just that. A play didn't go as planned, and instead of pointing fingers at the quarterback, Daniel Jones, Daboll said he'd like a do-over. When told ther

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Nov 17 2024EDUCATION

Bye-Bye Benders: TJ Science Olympiad Sees Coaching Shift

After years of steering Thomas Jefferson's Science Olympiad team to victory, Rich Bender and Carol Haller have stepped down. Their retirement means more free time, but it also leaves a big gap in the world of middle school science competition. They've been the brains behind 31 straight state titles

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Nov 16 2024EDUCATION

The Impact of a Student’s Proactive Nature on Online Class Engagement

In today’s digital age, online learning has become a standard in higher education. But with this shift, there’s a growing issue of low student engagement in virtual classrooms. A recent study took a closer look at how college students' proactive personalities might influence their participation in o

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Nov 16 2024ENVIRONMENT

Turning the Tide: New Ways to Tackle Aviation's Climate Impact

Airplanes have a big job ahead of them: cutting down on their climate change effects. But it's tricky because we don't know much about what the best ways to do that are. We're not sure how well low-emission fuels will work on a large scale, or how to deal with things like contrails that also affect

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Nov 15 2024SPORTS

Mavericks Crumble Against Jazz: A Slippery Defeat

The Dallas Mavericks faced a tough night in Utah, falling to the Jazz 115-113. John Collins shone for the Jazz, scoring 28 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 37 points but made a costly defensive mistake. Without Kyrie Irving due to a shoulder injury, the Mavericks st

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Nov 15 2024SPORTS

Why Coach Quinn's Big Call Didn't Pay Off

On Thursday night, the Washington Commanders faced the Philadelphia Eagles in a crucial division game. The Commanders' new head coach, Dan Quinn, made a big decision in the fourth quarter that didn't go as planned. Instead of kicking a field goal when they were down 12-10 and on the Eagles' 26-yard

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