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The 2025 March Madness tournament is shaping up to be an exciting display of talent, with several star players showcasing their skills. These standout athletes have been fan favorites this season. They are all highly ranked and my personal favorites in this year’s tournament. They have been making significant impacts as teams battle it out...

The South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team has emerged as one of the most dominant forces in college basketball over the past several years. The Gamecocks, led by head coach Dawn Staley, captured their third NCAA championship title in 2024, solidifying their status as a powerhouse in women’s college basketball. As the 2025 season progresses,...

The 2025 March Madness tournament is shaping up to be an exciting display of talent, with several star players showcasing their skills. These standout athletes have been fan favorites this season. They are all highly ranked and my personal favorites in this year’s tournament. They have been making significant impacts as teams battle it out...

The South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team has emerged as one of the most dominant forces in college basketball over the past several years. The Gamecocks, led by head coach Dawn Staley, captured their third NCAA championship title in 2024, solidifying their status as a powerhouse in women’s college basketball. As the 2025 season progresses,...

President Donald Trump introduced a multitude of plans he has for the United States during his joint address to Congress on March 4th, one of the significant ones being his new “Gold Card” program.   “It’s like the green card, but better and more sophisticated,” Trump said during his State of the Union address.   ...

Former US Attorney General Jessica Aber was found dead at the age of 43 in  her house in Alexandria. Jessica Aber was known for prosecuting high profile cases involving large criminal organizations and national security.    She began her career clerking with magistrate Judge M.Hannah Lauck in EVDA from 2006-2007. She then was an associate...

With the rise of ChatGPT and other models, I believe students around me and in our greater school community are becoming increasingly inept at the basic skills expected for us to learn. When confronted with a writing assignment, I hear other students talking about how they’ll “ask Chat[GPT]” or even blatantly boast about how they...

In response to recent policies and actions by President Donald Trump’s administration, a coalition, led by the Indivisible movement, has organized a series of nationwide protests under the banner “Hands Off!” scheduled for Saturday, April 5th.   Indivisible is a liberal organization in the United States originally formed in reaction to Trump’s victory in the...

Ariana Grande has at last announced the release date of the Deluxe version of her Grammy-nominated album, eternal sunshine. After weeks of speculation and teasing, Grande announced on Instagram that eternal sunshine: brighter days ahead will release March 28, 2025   On Monday, March 10, 2025, She posted the cover of upcoming album, the image...

After their World series win in 2023, the Rangers have been struggling, finishing with a below 500 record in 2024. They were plagued with injury and they lost some of their important pieces before the 2024 season, including Jordan Mongomery to the Diamondbacks.   But this season they did make some small but significant moves...

This offseason, the LA Dodgers signed 23-year-old Japanese star Rōki Sasaki. His minor league contract included a 6.5 million dollar signing bonus, the highest bonus given to a single player during an international signing period since 2017. Hopes are high for the Dodgers prospect. He performed exceptionally well as Team Japan’s pitcher in the World...

In today’s world, many kids dream of becoming famous YouTubers, TikTok stars, or social media influencers. Some of them actually do, getting millions of followers and big paychecks. But behind all the fun videos and happy smiles, there can be a much darker side. A new Netflix documentary, Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing,...

At least 600 Palestinians have been killed, with over 600 left wounded as the Israeli Defense Force resumes the siege on Gaza, ending on the January 15th Ceasefire with aerial bombing across the strip.   Israel has been in a sustained conflict with the Palestinian people for decades, the recent war which many critics deem...

Is the story of an adopted child turned villainous adult a chilling true crime or a heartbreaking case of mistaken identity? The new Hulu series Good American Family dives into the twisted tale of Natalia Grace, a Ukrainian orphan at the center of a bizarre family drama that will make you question everything you thought...

The Phoenix Suns were once atop the NBA. They made the NBA Finals after years of careful team building. They had a superstar player in Devin Booker, an MVP candidate in Chris Paul, and first overall pick in DeAndre Ayton, and a great bench unit. Everything looked sunny down in Phoenix, but in reality, a...

The New England Patriots were the most dominant franchises in NFL history, building a dynasty that lasted for 2 decades. Under the guidance of head coach Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, the team won six Super Bowls. However, like all dynasties, it eventually came to an end. This article will detail how they gained their...

The Philadelphia 76ers once seemed like the next dynasty of the NBA. They had multiple All-Star level players. Multiple time MVP finalist Joel Embiid led the team with Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris at his side. The team had great bench pieces and amazing chemistry with each other. It seemed nothing could go wrong in...

Aaron Rodgers is widely known as one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game of football. Though he was only able to achieve one SuperBowl victory, his ability to consistently throw any pass in any situation has shocked fans time and time again. From 60 yard bombs, to lasers with three 300 lb...

  The 2025 NFL off-season has been quite eventful with many teams making big moves. For example, the Seattle Seahawks have replaced the majority of their key offensive elements including their quarterback, and 2 veteran wide receivers. Other teams aren’t just signing new players, but signing huge contracts like the Cincinnati Bengals who just re-signed...

The warm glow and soothing scent of a candle can instantly transform a space, but most people aren’t aware of the toxic chemicals released when some types of candles are burned. Most candles are made from paraffin, soy, and beeswax. Paraffin wax, a byproduct of petroleum refining, is one of the most commonly used in...