Day: April 30, 2024

Libraries are one of the most valuable public services (Op-Ed)

Libraries are one of the most valuable public services (Op-Ed)

In an era where commercial spaces dominate our urban landscapes, libraries stand as sanctuaries of knowledge, community, and accessibility.  Beyond housing books, libraries provide invaluable public services, offering a plethora of benefits that extend far beyond the printed page. As pillars of non-commercialized public spaces, they foster education, socialization, and relaxation, often inaccessible in other […]

The benefits and drawbacks of being an NFL undrafted free agent (Op-Ed)

The benefits and drawbacks of being an NFL undrafted free agent (Op-Ed)

In the glitzy world of the NFL Draft, where dreams are realized and futures are forged, there exists a parallel narrative often overshadowed by the spotlight: the journey of undrafted free agents (UDFAs). These diamonds in the rough defy the odds, battling through uncertainty to earn a spot on an NFL roster. For those unfamiliar, […]

Diablo IV’s endgame and seasonal content are repetitive, redundant, and uninspired. (Op-Ed)

Diablo IV’s endgame and seasonal content are repetitive, redundant, and uninspired. (Op-Ed)

I am rather late to Diablo IV, and it appears that the party is already over. After clocking 77 hours of gameplay over the past few weeks, I find myself struggling to find the desire to log in and continue my journey. The campaign is rather short, but the story is fascinating. I felt that […]

Suspect named in brutal killing of 4 Charlotte officers serving a warrant

Suspect named in brutal killing of 4 Charlotte officers serving a warrant

Four law enforcement officers were killed, and four others were injured Monday when gunfire rang out at a house in Charlotte, North Carolina, where officers were attempting to serve a warrant. The suspect who fired at officers was fatally shot on the lawn of the house, while two other people inside the home were later […]

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