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Blake Jackson of the Houston Roughnecks celebrates in the endzone. (Photo via 2C2K Photography)

XFL and USFL merge to form UFL

Luke Russel, Staff Writer January 31, 2024

Among the limited number of professional football leagues in the U.S. other than the NFL are the Extreme Football League (XFL) and The United States Football League (USFL). The heads of these two ‘minor’...

Washington Redskins Offensive Lineman Brandon Scherff suffers an injury at FedEx Field (photo via Wikimedia Commons).

Injury prevention in the NFL

Dino Simcox, Staff Writer November 25, 2023

Injuries in the National Football League (NFL) have always been a prevalent issue. Achilles tears, ACL issues, neck injuries, and many more are all huge risks that players take every time they step on...

Going test-optional can be confusing for many students filling in their applications. If you believe your standardized tests do not represent you as a student, you always have the opportunity not to include them (Graphic by Umer Sohail)

Navigating the test-optional landscape: a comprehensive guide to college applications

Umer Sohail, Staff Writer October 25, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, a quiet revolution is unfolding: colleges are now incorporating the choice of test-optional submissions in their admissions. Long-standing pillars of...

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