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Ava Muzumdar (11) watches rookie Tyler Callihan’s injury footage.

Reds player Tyler Callihan suffers gruesome arm injury

Cydni Martin, Social Media Editor May 15, 2025

Cincinnati Reds Rookie Tyler Callihan suffered a fractured left forearm on Monday, May 5, in a game against the Atlanta Braves. According to Major League Baseball (MLB), Callihan attempted a sliding...

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Star Lakers player Lebron James considers retirement. (DepositPhotos, editorial use permitted)

Students discuss LeBron James’ possible retirement

Zac Crawford May 14, 2025

At the final buzzer in game number five against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Los Angeles Lakers fell short 103-96 to end their season in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. This brings up the...

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Student streams Love Island USA.

Love Island makes a comeback this summer

Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani and Cydni Martin May 12, 2025

Love Island USA season 6 returns this summer with a new spinoff called Love Island: Beyond The Villa. While the date is still to be decided, the new show features some of the show's favorite characters,...

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Official wanted poster for Adam Kelly (Chicago Police Department).

Bean Bandit runs from police and is captured with a bounty reaching $3,000,000

Parker Henegar, Copy Editor May 12, 2025

Adam Kelly, is an underground rapper who has gained a following on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. Kelly is most well-known for his signature dance, in which he gets on all fours and swings his...

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'Thunderbolts' tickets online for purchase.

‘Thunderbolts’ restores people’s faith in the MCU

Meg Howton May 9, 2025

Thunderbolts recaptures the magic that once defined the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). While it follows a familiar story structure, it stands out as a rare exception among recent Marvel films. Joining...

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A chicken, the animal associated with the popular ‘Chicken Jockey’ meme and trend. (James Wainscoat, Unsplash.)

Chaos is presented in theaters with new chicken jockey trend

Caleb McIntosh May 6, 2025

Over the past few weeks, the new release of ‘A Minecraft Movie’ has become a large topic of conversation because of its fun characters and great humor, regardless of the mediocre plot. The Minecraft...

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Photo Taken by Bailey Burton, shining spotlight on the court, as people all around the world wait to see who the 2024-2025 champions will be.

NBA 2025 finals are in the midst of eager viewers

Adrianna Smedley May 5, 2025

With spring having started and March Madness having finally ended, the 2025 NBA playoffs have begun, where the teams that have made the cutoff will face the final game to bring the 2024-2025 season to...

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Stella Taylor (9) and Caroline Palicki (9) sport Star Wars merch for the movie (taken by Phillip Palicki).

Revenge of the Sith movie reminds generations of their love for ‘Star Wars’

Stella Taylor and Natalie Abdon May 5, 2025

The movie that just about everyone has seen, the movie that has carried childhoods, the series that has got generations back in theatres: Star Wars Revenge of the Sith.  To celebrate its 20th anniversary,...

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 Kevin Reynolds (9) running with the ball. (Peighton Pryor, used with permission).

7 on 7 tournaments picks up momentum during spring

Xander Bailey May 2, 2025

It’s a hot spring day, and players are anticipating the game's kickoff, hoping to get noticed by recruiters or college coaches. Fans are excited for the players, and coaches are giving key advice. All...

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Eva Sarakatsannis (12) and Henry Thompson (11) act as audience members in the show "Appropriate Audience Behaviors."

Students present one act plays

Kara Laber and Maisy Wilson May 1, 2025

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