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Sports fans: Why so serious?

Sports fans: Why so serious?

Michael Acosta January 15, 2016

One thing I love to do when I watch sports is I love to get on social media and converse with other fans, talk strategy and trade knowledge back and forth. One thing I cannot stand is when “fans”...

How to survive the holidays: college edition

How to survive the holidays: college edition

Jessica Liptak November 30, 2015

School is coming to an end and it is almost time to go home for the holidays.  While Christmas break can be a fun time, it can also be filled with family tension and break the bank. Family Every student...

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Mockingjay – Part 2 is an excellent finish to the Hunger Games series

Valerie Spears November 23, 2015

Four Stars The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 is an exciting movie that ends the Hunger Games series. However, the movie (2 hours and 17 minutes, rated PG-13) could have been written a little better. The...

Athletes need to remember theyre not above the law

Athletes need to remember they’re not above the law

Michael Acosta November 20, 2015

It is really baffling to me how many athletes think that they are above the law and the fact that the NCAA and the NFL really don’t do anything about it. On Oct. 31, Ohio State Buckeyes starting quarterback...

5 Must Have Thanksgiving Recipes

5 Must Have Thanksgiving Recipes

November 17, 2015

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and you can't have Thanksgiving without some good food!  Here are some Thanksgiving classics with a twist, making your plate stand out from the crowd.   Don't...

Thanksgiving- The overlooked holiday.

Thanksgiving- The overlooked holiday.

Jessica Liptak November 17, 2015

Pumpkin patches, hay rides, carving jack-o-lanterns, corn mazes, campfires and spice cakes are just a few things to enjoy in the fall season. These type of activities are some of my favorite memories growing...

Fans are nutty for Peanuts movie

Fans are nutty for Peanuts movie

Michael Acosta November 13, 2015

The Peanuts Movie brought me back to my childhood.The film (93 minutes, rated G) is a heartwarming story about Charlie Brown (voiced by Noah Schnapp) and his quest to finally talk to the Little Red-Haired...

More work needed on storefronts

More work needed on storefronts

November 13, 2015

Texas Wesleyan should invest money into the three storefronts on campus on Rosedale Street.While the university has upgraded the outside of the fronts, the interior of the buildings still need restoration.Wesleyan...

Overachiever: Diary of a workaholic

Overachiever: Diary of a workaholic

Valerie Spears October 30, 2015

Being a workaholic is both a blessing and a curse. It’s different than being someone who likes to work. Workaholics become obsessed with work, almost to a dangerous point, according to an article on...

Stiffer penalties should be mandatory for steroid use

Stiffer penalties should be mandatory for steroid use

Michael Acosta October 30, 2015

Steroids and other performance enhancing drugs have no place in sports, but unfortunately they have become part of society. People read the sports section of the newspaper and all they see is stories...

Interesting matchups kick off the college basketball season

Interesting matchups kick off the college basketball season

Michael Acosta October 23, 2015

With the seasons turning from summer to fall and baseball winding down, it’s time to focus on the return of NCAA basketball. Last year the Duke Blue Devils, led by championship MVP Tyus Jones, defeated...

Things to watch for and other musings

Things to watch for and other musings

Michael Acosta October 20, 2015

A crazy week in sports is sure to be even more entertaining this weekend with three matchups featuring Top 15 college football teams, a full slate of NFL games and the start of the MLB league championship...

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