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Jackson Coleman

Bio: Jackson is a student studying professional writing and communication skills at Missouri State University. He graduated high school in 2021 and studied at St. Charles Community College for 2 years before transferring to Missouri State University. Jackson is in his final senior year of college and plans to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in professional writing. He spends his off hours writing stories, playing video games, and watching media to gather more inspiration for his writing. He has traveled the world and interacted with several cultures, learning their customs and histories. He has worked with the Rachet Rockers robotics team which has competed professionally with other robotics teams across the globe, providing technical documents and helping organize the workforce with scheduling.
TV

Trump Threatens BBC with $1 Billion Lawsuit Over a Controversial Edit 

In a documentary produced and released by the BBC covering the event on January 6, there was a controversial edit included in the final cut that has many claiming that the BBC altered a speech by Donald Trump to make him directly call for violence. The edit spliced two different ...

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Music

Ozzy Osbourne had an Album Planned Before His Death

On July 22, 2025, John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne, the “Prince of Darkness”, a beloved musician and celebrity, passed away at the age of 76. He was the singer, songwriter, and co-founder of the band Black Sabbath. However, recently, it has been revealed that shortly before his death, he had made ...

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Politics

Senate Takes a Step Towards Ending the Shutdown

In a recent vote held this last Sunday, the Senate has voted 60-40 to advance a deal that could bring an end to the longest government shutdown in the history of the United States. All the deal requires now is to maintain the current support, pass through the House, and ...

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Science and Technology

New Nanotech Discovery Makes a Cancer Drug 20,000x Stronger

In a recent discovery by researchers at Northwestern University, a team has figured out a method to redesign a chemotherapy drug into a new, nanoparticle form that is several times more potent than its previous form while also being safer for the patient. If this discovery gathers further proof, this ...

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Music/Arts

Donna Jean Godchaux, The Singer for the Grateful Dead, dies at 78

On November 2nd, American singer and member of the rock band, Grateful Dead, Donna Jean Godchaux, passed away after losing her fight with cancer at the age of 78. She passed away in the Nashville hospice surrounded by her family. Donna Jean Godchaux was born in 1947 and has contributed ...

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Politics

Supreme Court Considering Bid to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Precedent

This Friday, November 7, the United States Supreme Court is set to meet in private to consider the bid that could overturn the same-sex marriage precedent that has been set for a decade now. The Supreme Court is meeting this Friday to determine which appeals will be heard by the ...

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Movies

‘Now You See Me’ Sequel to Hit Theaters Next Week

On Friday, November 14th, the next film in the hit movie series ‘Now You See ME’ is set to be released. The movie ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’, is the third movie in the film series and is set to be one of the best. The film is ...

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Sports

Josh Paschal Shares His Fight Against Cancer

In 2018, Josh Paschal, a member of the Detroit Lions, found out that he had cancer. It started when he noticed an abnormal bump on the bottom of his foot. When his trainer urged him to check it out, he discovered that he had cancer, and it was already at ...

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Politics

Government Shutdown Now the Longest in US History

As of this week, this government shutdown has become the longest period our government has been shut down in our country’s history. With the government being shut down for so long, many fear that the long-term impacts of this impasse will last for years to come. As of today, over ...

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Video Games

The Surprising Success of Battlefield 6

Battlefield 6 is the latest installment in the Battlefield franchise and has managed to break free from the record of disastrous releases of its previous games, becoming the biggest release for the entire franchise. During the first three days after the game was launched, the game sold over 7 million ...

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Sports

The UFC is Being Investigated for Alleged Fight-Fixing

Recently, the CEO of the UFC, Dana White, has been making statements regarding the ongoing investigation into the potential match-fixing scandal after a match this Saturday had some suspicious betting activity. This last Saturday, Issac Dulgarian was set to face off against Yadier del Valle in the ring. However, in ...

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Politics

Zohran Mamdani Becomes Mayor of New York City

In the recent 2025 Mayoral election, the Democratic nominee and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, Zohran Mamdani, won the race and has become the next mayor of New York City. He is set to enter office and begin his term on January 1st, 2026. Mamdani has had a ...

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