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It isn’t the Olympics

Jose Moreno, Writer September 24, 2019

The 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup in China proved to be a disappointment for Team USA, as the team bowed out in the quarterfinals after a shocking 89-79 defeat at the hands of France at the Dongguan Basketball...

White Sox of the future: first base

White Sox of the future: first base

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2019

The White Sox have an abundance of talent at first base. This season, José Abreu made history at the Major League Level. Andrew Vaughn was a top-three pick in the 2019 MLB Draft. Gavin Sheets just concluded...

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Wednesday night wars

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2019

In May of 2016, Cody Rhodes was stuck painting his face and donning a full-body spandex suit.  Saddled with a gimmick that mirrored that of his older brother Dustin, Rhodes was relegated to WWE’s C-level...

Blackhawks offseason review

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2019

The Chicago Blackhawks grossly underachieved during the 2018-2019 season.  Despite featuring both Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews in their respective primes, the Blackhawks finished sixth in their division...

NXT TakeOver Toronto

NXT TakeOver Toronto

Will Jones, Writer September 12, 2019

NXT TakeOver gives the WWE a chance to showcase their next generation of superstars. They usually impress the WWE universe more than the main roster. NXT TakeOver Toronto was a day before SummerSlam,...

Andrew Luck hands the ball off to running back Marion Mack during the Colts Sept. 16, 2018, contest against Washington

Andrew Luck’s retirement signals a difficult discussion regarding football’s future

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief September 10, 2019

Former No. 1 overall draft pick and four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Andrew Luck staggered the football community after abruptly announcing his retirement last week at the age of 29. Following a daunting...

Chicago White Sox Breakdown: Catcher

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief September 10, 2019

Adopting the rubric that brought the Chicago Cubs their first World Series title in over 108 seasons, the Chicago White Sox siphoned off their most valuable assets for the sake of initiating a long-awaited...

The road to Istanbul is competitive as ever

Jose Moreno, Writer September 10, 2019

The UEFA Champions League, Europe’s elite club soccer competition, starts on Sept. 17. 32 teams will battle it out to reach the final match taking place at the historical Atatürk Stadium in Istanbul,...

WrestleMania 35: The Final Verdict

Chuck Sipps, Arts and Life Editor April 10, 2019

WrestleMania has become too long.  The entire show took up seven and a half hours. I skipped the preshow, which meant I only watched for five hours, but it still felt really long. The length affects the...

Rick Hahn’s five worst free agent signings

Rick Hahn’s five worst free agent signings

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2019

White Sox’ fans celebrate general manager Rick Hahn as the man who finally convinced team owner Jerry Reinsdorf to abandon mediocrity in favor of a long-awaited rebuild. Since 2012, Hahn’s negotiating...

March Madness Preview and bracket how-to

March Madness Preview and bracket how-to

Nicole F. Anderson, News and Co-Managing Editor April 10, 2018

The NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament has basketball teams all throughout the United States tearing up the court to get a spot. The annual single-elimination tournament has become known as...

Odell Not Well

Patrick Casas, Sports editor April 10, 2018

NFL star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has made himself known for the past three years with his outstanding ball skills, route running, and devastating speed. However, here is another reason he is...

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