Seth Trimble is a famous American college basketball player for the North Carolina Tar Heels from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Seth Trimble is the guard player for the team and has been setting his sights on inspiring the next generations of basketball players. Seth Trimble has been doing what he can to support teachers […]
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Clarisa Pérez-Armendáriz Receives the Kroepsch Award
Clarisa Pérez-Armendáriz, a professor of Politics and Latin American Studies at Bates College, has received the highest award that can be given at the institution, the Kroepsch Award. Clarisa Pérez-Armendáriz’s Family was from Mexico, and she was born in Monterrey but migrated to the United States at a very young age. She graduated from the […]
Decades Later, Wayne County Soldier Lost in WWII to Be Laid to Rest
After more than 80 years, the remains of a soldier from Wayne County who was lost during World War II will finally be laid to rest. Officials say John A. Pagliuso, an airman from Lyons in Wayne County, was killed in action around October 5, 1942, during a bombing mission over what is now Papua New […]
Bakugo Proves That Growth Doesn’t Have to Be Soft
Katsuki Bakugo, from the manga “My Hero Academia,” is a character that’s a total hothead, from start to finish. He’s very emotional, and he comes across as cold and unfriendly to everyone around him. The good news is Katsuki has a redemption arc in this series, and it’s not your typical, run-of-the-mill one either. When people […]
New York Declares State of Emergency over Halting of Snap Benefits
For the past 29 days, the United States government has been shut down amid an impasse between Democrats and republicans on how the funding of the government should progress. As a result of this shutdown lasting for nearly a full month now, the second longest in American history, multiple federal services have been put on […]
The Real Hero’s Journey Is Learning to Be Ordinary
Movies used to tell us the hero’s journey was about greatness. In fact, I have this specific memory of hearing things like, “You’re destined for greatness!” You’re supposed to “rise above” everyone else, find your purpose and save the world like some invincible human. However, there are more films that are saying something different but […]
New York State Lawmakers Seek to Add More Mobile Sports Betting Regulations
It is expected that in this upcoming season, New York state lawmakers will want to take further actions to regulate the mobile sports betting scene. This desire for more regulations comes at the same time as the overall push by legislators to legalize other types of online gambling in the state. A contributing reason why […]
Trump Suggests That America May Start Nuclear Testing Again
In a recent statement by the current President of the United States, Donald Trump, it appears that he has suggested the United States may resume testing nuclear weapons after three decades of no nuclear detonations. He said that it would be at an equal level to that of Russia and China. In a post on […]
As Shutdown Hits Hard, New York Puts Up 30 Million to Feed Families
New York State is providing 30 million dollars in emergency food aid to families that are affected by the government shutdown. Governor Kathy Hochul announced this on Monday, saying the state would work to prevent problems with the food assistance programs. “I am doing everything in my power to soften the blow of the destruction […]
Why We Miss the Old Theme Songs
There was a time when TV theme songs mattered. You heard the first few notes, and you knew what was coming on. You’d hum along, maybe even sing the words without thinking. “I’ll Be There for You” from Friends or “Everywhere You Look” from Full House didn’t just start the show. They made you feel […]
Obesity Rates Have Declined as Weight Loss Drugs See More Use
In a recent survey conducted by Gallup Poll that was published this Tuesday, the obesity rate for adults in the United States went down from its record high. In 2022, 40% of adults in the United States were obese, but in 2025, that rate had shifted to 37%. As part of this same survey, it […]
A Rookie’s Rise Cut Short: The Fallout of Skattebo’s Ankle Dislocation
Cam Skattebo’s story with the Giants was just starting to come together when everything stopped Sunday night. The rookie running back, one of the few good parts of an otherwise rough season, ended up with an ankle injury in the second quarter against the Eagles. Needless to say, Giants’ fans were devastated by this outcome. […]
