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[Photo] November 15th, 1961-Roger Maris wins AL MVP after historic season

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2024
An extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.

[Photo] Word of the Day: Phobia

By: Oreofeoluwa I. Gidado, Editor
November 13, 2024
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[Photo] November 13th, 1973-Reggie Jackson wins unanimous AL MVP

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2024
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[Photo] November 11th, 1987-Roger Clemens wins back to back Cy Young awards

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2024
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[Photo] Try again. Fail again. Fail better. – Samuel Beckett

November 1, 2024
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[Photo] When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionable. — Walt Disney

October 31, 2024
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[Photo] The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. — Mark Twain

October 30, 2024
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[Photo] If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way. — Napoleon Hill

October 29, 2024
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[Photo] Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again. — Nelson Mandela

October 28, 2024
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[Photo] My mama always said, life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get. — Forrest Gump

October 25, 2024
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[Photo] Knowing how to be solitary is central to the art of loving. When we can be alone, we can be with others without using them as a means of escape. — Bell Hooks

October 23, 2024
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[Photo] I believe we are here on the planet Earth to live, grow up and do what we can to make this world a better place for all people to enjoy freedom. — Rosa Parks

October 22, 2024
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[Photo] In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on. ― Robert Frost

October 17, 2024
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[Photo] Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much – Oscar Wilde

October 16, 2024
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[Photo] Friendship … is born at the moment when one man says to another “What! You too? I thought that no one but myself . . . ―C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves

October 15, 2024
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[Photo] Don’t walk in front of me… I may not follow Don’t walk behind me… I may not lead Walk beside me… just be my friend― Albert Camus

October 11, 2024
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[Photo] Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe. -Albert Einstein

October 8, 2024
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[Photo] November 1st, 1968-Denny McLain wins unanimous Cy Young

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2024
"The fish wander too far from the safety of their protective anemones."

[Photo] Word of the Day: Anemone

By: Oreofeoluwa I. Gidado, Editor
November 1, 2024
Some children may carry a colored pumpkin to make homeowners aware of their circumstances. However, some homeowners may put a colored pumpkin on their stoop to let trick or treaters know it is safe to get treats here.

[Photo] Meaning be hide the different colored pumpkins this Halloween

By: Aurora Mena Barrios, editor
October 31, 2024
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[Photo] How the catchy tune Rehab came to be by Amy Winehouse

October 29, 2024
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[Photo] Eyes of the World Criticized for being to hippy

October 28, 2024
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[Photo] October 23rd, 1993-Blue Jays take down Phillies for back to back World Series

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2024
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[Photo] October 18th, 1955-Jesse Owens named all-time Track and Field athlete

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2024
It appears that they are living lavish.

[Photo] Word of the Day: Lavish

By: Oreofeoluwa I. Gidado, Editor
October 25, 2024
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[Photo] October 11th, 2020- Lakers clinch 17th NBA title

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2024
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[Photo] The comeback of Elvis Presley with the song If I can dream

October 16, 2024
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[Photo] The intensifying tension in Fleetwood Mac the song Silver Springs brought

October 14, 2024
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[Photo] October 7th, 1984-Walter Payton becomes NFL all-time leading rusher

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2024
Saving is recommended before retiring.

[Photo] Word of the Day: Retire

By: Oreofeoluwa I. Gidado, Editor
October 9, 2024
Cher giving a performance

[Photo] the timeless song Believe by Cher

October 9, 2024
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[Photo] The strength of Thuggish Ruggish Bone by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony

By: Joseph Torres, Editor
October 7, 2024
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[Photo] If you could say it in words there would be no reason to paint – Edward Hopper

October 3, 2024
While Ferris Bueller's Day Off has a lot of funny moments, scenes like Cameron destroying the Ferrari and the museum scene represent the more serious message of the movie

[Photo] Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is a timeless comfort movie

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2024
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[Photo] Celtics take commanding lead in NBA finals

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
June 12, 2024
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[Photo] June 7th, 1978- Washington Bullets win the NBA Finals

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
June 7, 2024
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[Photo] May 30th, 1927-Walter Johnson throws final shutout

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
May 30, 2024
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[Photo] May 22nd, 1985- Pete Rose passes Hank Aaron as the NL run scoring leader

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2024
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[Photo] May 21st, 1996-Ken Griffey Jr becomes 8th youngest player to hit 200 home runs

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2024
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[Photo] May 17th, 2020-Michael Jordan’s Air Nike 1s sell for $560,000

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2024
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[Photo] May 14th, 1913- Walter Johnson’s scoreless streak ends

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2024
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[Photo] May 8th, 1996- Dwight Gooden wins first AL game

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2024
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[Photo] May 7, 1917- Babe Ruth throws a shutout against Washington Senators

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2024
Multi-sport athletes display improved health and wellness, including decreased injury rates, improved athletic performance, improved leadership skills and teamwork, better attendance in school and better academic performance.

[Photo] Should high schoolers play multiple sports?

By: Joe Okoroagu, Reporter
June 5, 2024
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[Photo] May 6th, 1954- Roger Bannister runs first ever sub-4 minute mile

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] May 3rd, 1936- Joe DiMaggio debuts

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2024
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[Photo] May 2nd, 1923- Walter Johnson pitches his 100th shutout

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2024
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[Photo] May 1st, 1991-Nolan Ryan becomes oldest pitcher to throw a no-hitter

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2024
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[Photo] April 29, 1986- Roger Clemens strikes out 20

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2024
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[Photo] April 26, 1961-Roger Maris hits first homer of record breaking season

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2024
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[Photo] April 25, 1997-Ken Griffey Jr. hits his 250th career home run

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2024
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[Photo] April 24, 2004- Chargers select Eli Manning with the number 1 overall pick

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2024
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[Photo] April 23, 1969- Jerry West scores 53 points in game 1 of NBA Finals

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2024
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[Photo] April 22nd, 1959- Whitey Ford pitches 14 shutout innings

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2024
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[Photo] April 15, 1968- Astros beat Mets 1-0 in 24 inning game

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2024
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[Photo] April 10, 1947- Jackie Robinson signs MLB contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2024
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[Photo] April 8, 1974- Hank Aaron hits historic 715th home run

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2024
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[Photo] There are so many stories around about people leaving their 9 to 5 jobs to pursue a career in the arts

March 29, 2024
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[Photo] Cows prefer slow music

March 28, 2024
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[Photo] March 28, 1990- Michael Jordan scores career-high 69 points

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2024
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[Photo] Prince released his debut album For You at the age of 20.

March 27, 2024
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[Photo] The British Navy Uses Britney Spears Songs to Scare Off Pirates

March 22, 2024
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[Photo] The first music ever recorded was “Au Clair de la Lune” by Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville in 1860.

March 21, 2024
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[Photo] The largest playable instrument in the world is the Great Stalacpipe Organ

March 19, 2024
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[Photo] March 26th, 1979-Michigan State beats Indiana State in the 41st NCAA Basketball Championship

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2024
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[Photo] March 25, 1972- 34th NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2024
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[Photo] Is the March Madness selection efficient?

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2024
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[Photo] Ludwig van Beethoven was almost completely deaf by the time he composed his most famous works

March 12, 2024
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[Photo] February 5th, 1921 – Yankees purchase 20 acres in Bronx for Yankee Stadium

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2024
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[Photo] February 6th, 2005 – The New England Patriots defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 39

February 6, 2024
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[Photo] February 14, 1966- Wilt Chamberlain breaks NBA scoring record

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2024
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[Photo] February 15th, 1996-Bill Belicheck is fired by the Cleveland Browns

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2024
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[Photo] February 16th, 1967-Yankees Pitcher Red Ruffing is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2024
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[Photo] February 20, 1963-Willie Mays becomes highest paid player in the MLB

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2024
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[Photo] February 21, 1993-43rd NBA All-Star Game

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2024
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[Photo] February 23, 1986-Wade Boggs receives the richest amount awarded by an arbitration case

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2024
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[Photo] February 29, 1964- Jerry Lucas and Oscar Robertson combine for rare 40-40 performance

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
February 29, 2024
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[Photo] March 20, 1990- Lakers retire Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s number

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2024
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[Photo] March 15th, 1912- Legendary pitcher Cy Young retires

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2024
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[Photo] March 13th, 2022- Tom Brady announces return from short-lived retirement

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2024
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[Photo] March 12th, 1985- Larry Bird scores Celtic record 60 points in a game

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2024
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[Photo] March 6th, 1985- Enos Slaughter and Arky Vaughan are elected to the Hall of Fame

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2024
FBI informant is charged with lying about Biden's ties.

[Photo] FBI informant lies about Biden’s ties to Ukrainian energy company

By: Jada Powell, Editor
February 21, 2024
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[Photo] February 12th, 1958-Bill Russell grabs 41 rebounds as Celtics top Syracuse Nationals

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2024
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[Photo] The Ramones named themselves after the fake name used by Paul McCartney from the Beatles when checking into hotels. He signed his name as Paul Ramon to escape the prying eyes of the ubiquitous paparazzi.

February 21, 2024
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[Photo] Bruno Mars is actually named Peter Hernandez.

By: Aurora Mena Barrios, editor
February 19, 2024
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[Photo] Barry Manilow Didn’t Write “I Write the Songs”

February 16, 2024
Serena Williams is an American tennis player known as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. She was ranked world No. 1 in singles by the Women's Tennis Association for 319 weeks.

[Photo] Serena Williams –

March 14, 2023
A Civil Rights leader during the 1960s movement, Coretta Scott King was an American author and activist. Up until his assassination, Coretta Soctt King was married to Martin Luther King Jr.

[Photo] Corette Scott King –

February 14, 2023
Painter Ad Reinhardt is a featured artist at the Museum of Modern Art. His painting, “Abstraction”, was created between 1939-1944. His work reflects his concepts on life.

[Photo] Ad Reinhardt –

By: Rachelle Saerang, Editor
February 3, 2023
Most known for the '80s sitcom "The Golden Girls", Betty White is an American actress and comedian.

[Photo] Betty White –

By: Rachelle Saerang, Editor
January 19, 2023
The 1800s witnessed the writer Oscar Wilde. The poet and playwright is most famous for "The Picture of Dorian Gray", "Lady Windermere's Fan" and "The Importance of Being Earnest".

[Photo] Oscar Wilde –

By: Rachelle Saerang, Editor
January 13, 2023
During the 1800s, Emerson was an American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, abolitionist, and poet who was the face of the transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century.

[Photo] Ralph Waldo Emerson –

By: Rachelle Saerang, Editor
January 3, 2023
During her life, Angelou was an American memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist. Her legacy continues even after her passing in 2014.

[Photo] Maya Angelou –

By: Rachelle Saerang, Editor
December 20, 2022
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The first Harry Potter book and movie of the series.

[Photo] One of many Harry Potter books

By: Emily Vogler, Editor
June 17, 2019
This is a picture of American Writer, Stan Lee.

[Photo] “We live in a diverse society – in fact, a diverse world – and we must learn to live in peace and with respect for each other.”

By: Emily Vogler, Editor
June 17, 2019
This is a picture of Ghanaian Statesman, Kofi Annan

[Photo] “Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.”

By: Emily Vogler, Editor
June 13, 2019
On this day in 1991, NBA legend, Michael Jordan would win his 2nd of 5 MVPs

[Photo] May 16, 1985- Michael Jordan wins the NBA rookie of the year

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 21, 2019
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