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Jun 07 2026SPORTS

Troy’s Baseball Team Shows Why College Sports Still Matter

College baseball doesn’t always get the spotlight, but this season, the Troy Trojans are proving why it should. A team that barely squeezed into the NCAA tournament has somehow reached the Super Regional round, shocking fans by winning big and drawing huge crowds. Their catcher, Jabe Boroff—nickname

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Jun 05 2026SPORTS

College sports rules: Who should decide the future?

College sports are in a mess with no clear rules. Some want Congress to step in and create national guidelines, while others argue that powerhouse conferences should keep control. Nick Saban, the famous Alabama coach, recently told senators that the current system is broken and needs fixing. He supp

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May 28 2026SPORTS

New Rules Could Change the Game for College Coaches and Players

College sports might soon face big changes if a new bill makes it through Congress. Two senators from different parties have teamed up to propose the Protect College Sports Act, a sweeping plan aimed at fixing some of the biggest problems in the industry. One portion of the bill, often called the "L

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Austin’s Big Plan Falls Short on Business Growth

Austin’s next big development plan, set to be approved soon, promises big changes for the city. But so far, it’s mostly just words. The city talks about improving life here, yet the main focus seems to be on parks, trails, and housing—not business. Sure, some projects like new trails and a medical r

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May 20 2026OPINION

Turning graffiti targets into neighborhood art

Austin has a quiet battle playing out on street corners where plain green utility boxes once stood. These dull metal boxes were easy pickings for overnight taggers, but the city decided to flip the script. Instead of fighting vandalism with more locks or fines, they turned nine boxes into canvases f

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May 19 2026SPORTS

College Baseball Rankings: Who's Leading as Tournament Time Nears?

College baseball teams are in the final stretch of the regular season, with the NCAA Tournament just around the corner. The top spot in most rankings still belongs to UCLA, who’s not only dominating the field but also preparing to kick off the Big Ten Baseball Tournament this weekend. The Bruins fac

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May 18 2026CRIME

Teenage gunmen caught after Austin shooting spree

Austin police announced that two teenagers were taken into custody following a series of gunfire incidents over the weekend. The first suspect, 15 years old, was apprehended after taking a firearm from a local shop. The second, 17, had an existing warrant for stealing a gun from the same establishme

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May 16 2026POLITICS

Higher Learning: Who Really Benefits From Diversity Rules?

Colleges keep finding sneaky ways to keep race-based admission policies alive even after the Supreme Court said they were illegal. The twist? Medical schools now tie funding to reaching certain diversity targets – but studies show those targets don’t actually help patients. Schools push teachers to

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May 08 2026LIFESTYLE

A different side of city life

Austin once felt like the perfect home—close to family, with easy friendships and a pug waiting nearby. The city offered free nature spots, cheap drinks, and live music almost every night. Rent was just $850 for a studio in 2016, making it affordable compared to bigger cities. But New York changed

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Apr 22 2026EDUCATION

What colleges really need to focus on

Colleges today spend a lot of time talking about fairness and social change. For years, many schools pushed programs to hire more diverse teachers and admit more students from different backgrounds. Some even created entire departments focused on social issues. A recent study at one well-known unive

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