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NFL headed in downward spiral

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The NFL is cracking down on the safety of the players, but what are they doing for the safety of the people? Fans can argue all they want about how the game is being ruined by the referees, or how the league is rigged, but at the end of the day the league's biggest problem is crisis managing the high maintenance egos of its athletes. A perfect ... [Read More…]

Why private universities are saying no to guns

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Since open carry went into effect on Jan. 1 of this year, concealed carry on college campuses has been somewhat overshadowed and less vocalized across the nation. However, in Texas the debate continues to heat up, especially in the wake of the University of Texas at Austin being forced to allow guns on campus and even in the classroom. The ... [Read More…]

Maria Sharapova, failed Marvel experiment converted tennis star?

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[WEAK LOGIC ON THIS BEING OK BECAUSE IT WAS FOR A MEDICAL PURPOSE. PROFESSIONAL SPORTS IS NOT FOR EVERY PERSON ON EARTH, BUT JUST FOR THE ONES WHO CAN PROVE THEY ARE NOT ENHANCED BY MEDICAL SUBSTANCES THAT INHERENTLY GIVE THEM AN ADVANTAGE. THIS DRUG DOES THAT. SHE HAS A RIGHT TO TAKE IT, BUT NOT A RIGHT TO COMPETE ON THE LEVEL PLAYING FIELD IF IT ... [Read More…]

Once a melting pot always a melting pot

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During the early 1900s, the United States of America was referred to as the world's melting pot due to the variety of cultures searching for what many referred to as the American Dream. Although that was almost a century ago, the pursuit of the American Dream still exists today; in fact in 2013 it was estimated that 41.3 million immigrants lived in ... [Read More…]

TKG formal sheds light on common misconception

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As the spring semester nears its end and students frantically try to scrape together papers and projects, social clubs and their sponsors put the finishing touches on what some consider to be one of the biggest social club events of the year: formal. Mark Jackson, assistant director of student organizations and programs, said formal is the last ... [Read More…]

Copeland propels ‘Cats offense through tough non-conference stretch

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For senior catcher Alex Copeland playing baseball was a given. Growing up Copeland played football, basketball and baseball, but when he was forced to make a decision his sophomore year he said baseball was a "no doubter". "I've always loved the aspect of the game where when you step on the mound or get in the batter's box it's one man ... [Read More…]

Rushing vamps up following spring interest meeting

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The spring social club interest meeting will take place this coming Tuesday in Cullen Auditorium at 4 p.m. Associate director of student organizations and programs Mark Jackson said the meeting is open to anyone who has the slightest interest in rushing this spring and possibly pledging next fall. "I think students interested in pledging get ... [Read More…]

‘Cats fall to UTEP in first round of WNIT

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BOX SCORE The women's basketball team finished its season Thursday night in El Paso after falling in the first round of the Women's National Invitational Tournament, 66-62 against University of Texas El-Paso. "A big difference in the game at UTEP was the incredible crowd and home court advantage," head coach Julie Goodenough said. "They are ... [Read More…]

‘Cats cap historic regular season with Southland Conference Championship

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Just one season after posting an impressive 17-12 record in only their second year in Div. 1, the women's basketball team found themselves hoisting the regular season Southland Conference Championship trophy after defeating Texas A&M Corpus Christi, 63-52. "I think that our team has really embraced team first wins," head coach Julie ... [Read More…]

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