Day: June 27, 2024

Could Lacrosse be a way to push Native American representation into the mainstream? (OP-ED)

Lacrosse is a sport that has been overlooked within the American sports zeitgeist. For some, the difficulty curve for the sport makes it feel daunting, while for others, Lacrosse is considered a preppy sport for affluent families and schools. Fortunately, that sentiment is changing, thanks to the culture in which the sport finds its roots.  […]

There will never be another show like Arcane, and that’s okay. (OP-ED)

Over the past few years, there hasn’t been a show that has reignited my love for television more than Netflix’s Arcane. Initially airing in 2021, Arcane tells the story of a political, ideological, and class conflict between the citizens of the opulent Piltover and the damaged Zaun directly underneath it. The show revolves around the […]

Mets Starling Marte out for at least a Month due to knee injury

A knee injury is sending New York Mets right fielder Starling Marte on an extended stay on the injured list.  Marte had previously been hit with knee pain on the 5th of this month, but the Sunday game against the Chicago Cubs pushed him to leave early. His knee was tested by doctors on Monday […]

NASCAR officials deliberating on giving drivers control over tire changes

NASCAR drivers could be seeing new changes concerning the tires on their cars. This change comes after the recent NASCAR USA Today 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, where wet weather tires were used alongside non-competitive pit stops due to sudden weather changes. Shortly after the race finished, a debate sparked on allowing individual teams […]

Purdue given massive grant towards food conservation and waste reduction

A massive $1.5 million grant was given to Purdue University’s Department of Agricultural Economics. According to the press release, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture gave the grant to fund research towards a project set to create the Purdue Center for Food Conservation and Waste Reduction. According to the project’s […]

The Biden-Trump CNN presidential debate tonight has some mandatory rules, let’s discuss them

The Biden-Trump CNN presidential debate tonight has some mandatory rules, let’s discuss them

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off in the first debate of the 2024 general election tonight in Atlanta, Georgia. The New York Times mentions that some of the rules for the event, such as being allowed to take notes but not allowed to bring prepared ones, are typical. Others, however, […]

NYC’s offer of 10K free tickets to Macy’s 4th of July firework display extended after overwhelming demand yesterday

NYC’s offer of 10K free tickets to Macy’s 4th of July firework display extended after overwhelming demand yesterday

The 4th of July is an amazing time of year for Americans. A celebration of the U.S.A.’s independence, the holiday is known for barbeques, fun with family and friends, bomb pop popsicles, and fireworks. Once again, Macy’s 4th of July fireworks display is coming to NYC as part of the celebration. ABC 7 News describes […]

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