BECK COLLEGE

Nov 22 2025SPORTS

Lane Kiffin's Future Hangs in the Balance as Ole Miss Eyes Playoff

Lane Kiffin's time at Ole Miss is at a crossroads. The university and its athletic director, Keith Carter, have been in talks with Kiffin about his future, but any decisions will wait until after the Rebels' final game of the season, the Egg Bowl against Mississippi State. Kiffin's current team is ranked sixth in the College Football Playoff rankings, and a win agai...

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Nov 22 2025SPORTS

Heisman Hopefuls: Who's Got the Edge?

The Heisman Trophy is up for grabs, and it's anyone's game. With just three weeks left until the big announcement, the race is wide open. Fernando Mendoza from Indiana and Julian Sayin from Ohio State are the top contenders, but Kirk Herbstreit has his eye on someone else. Herbstreit thinks the Heisman race has been unpredictable lately. Voters are waiting to see wh...

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Nov 22 2025SPORTS

Chris Paul: A Basketball Legend Calls It Quits After 21 Seasons

Chris Paul, a standout point guard, is set to retire after an impressive 21-year career in the NBA. He shared his gratitude and hinted at his retirement in a recent social media post before a game against the Charlotte Hornets. Paul, a North Carolina native, played college basketball at Wake Forest, making this game a special homecoming. Paul's career has been nothi...

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Nov 22 2025SPORTS

Weekend College Football: What to Watch and Why It Matters

College football's Week 13 is not packed with thrilling matchups. Some of this is due to conferences being too big, others are taking a break, and the SEC is playing easy teams. Out of the top 10 teams, three aren't playing, two face much weaker opponents, and three are favorites by a huge margin. Still, there are some important games that could affect who makes it ...

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Nov 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Will Ted Danson's Mystery Series Get a Third Act?

Ted Danson's crime comedy, A Man on the Inside, has just dropped its second season on Netflix. Fans are left wondering if there will be more adventures for Charles Nieuwendyk, the retired professor who goes undercover to solve crimes. The show has a TV-14 rating and follows Charles as he takes on a new case involving blackmail and a mysterious billionaire. The secon...

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Nov 22 2025CRIME

Mafia's New Target: College Students and the Dark Side of Sports Betting

The mafia is back in the news, and this time, they're targeting a new group: college students. In New Jersey, authorities have charged 14 people, including a suspected member of the Lucchese crime family and student-athletes, for running an illegal sports betting ring. This ring allegedly targeted young adults and college students, luring them into a web of illegal g...

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Nov 22 2025SPORTS

The Hidden Side of Sports Betting: A Pro's Perspective

Bill Krackomberger, a well-known sports bettor, shared his thoughts on the impact of the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). He believes that the repeal has led to an increase in problem gambling, with more people struggling to control their betting habits. Krackomberger pointed out that the number of calls to gambling hotlines has ...

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Nov 21 2025EDUCATION

Is College Still Worth It? New Programs Offer Alternatives

The job market is changing fast. AI is taking over tasks that used to be done by people. This makes many wonder if college is still a good investment. Tuition is going up, and the future of work is uncertain. Some big names like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates dropped out of college and still succeeded. But college has always been seen as a way to a better life. Now, busin...

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Nov 21 2025EDUCATION

Native Education Programs: A Shift Without a Plan?

Tribal leaders are upset. They say the Education Department didn't talk to them before moving Native American education programs to other agencies. This move affects schools and colleges that serve Native students. The Education Department says it will hand over programs to the Department of Labor and the Department of the Interior. But tribal leaders say this will c...

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Nov 21 2025EDUCATION

Rochelle Township High School: A Look at Recent Achievements and Plans

Rochelle Township High School has some good news to share. They got a "commendable" rating under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for the past year. This rating is one step below the highest rating, "exemplary. " The school's score was 86. 73, which is better than the previous two years. In 2024, it was 76. 70, and in 2023, it was 70. 37. The school looked at d...

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