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The Tragic Death of Kyren Lacy
The Tragic Death of Kyren Lacy
Amina Barry, Junior Editor-in-Chief • October 24, 2025

Kyren Lacy was an LSU wide receiver who accumulated almost 1,700 yards from 2022 through 2024 and had an impressive nine touchdown catches in his final year. He tied for the most touchdown catches in the...

Japan's New Prime Minister Is The First Female To Rule
Japan’s New Prime Minister Is The First Female To Rule
Nezar Aitouahmane, Writer • October 24, 2025

Sanae Takaichi became the first female Prime Minister of Japan, which signals a large turning point in Japan's history. However, she is not only a symbol of female strength in faith, but can also prove...

Citizen is shown waving the Straw Hat flag from the Japanese manga and anime series in front of a government complex burning set ablaze.
Gen Z’s DEADLY Protests in Nepal
Nezar Aitouahmane, Writer • October 10, 2025

On September 4, 2025, the Nepali Government decided to ban 26 major social media platforms, including Reddit, Instagram, Snapchat, and even YouTube. While the government made it public that they did this...

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Recent Sports Stories

The Tragic Death of Kyren Lacy

October 24, 2025

Kyren Lacy was an LSU wide receiver who accumulated almost 1,700 yards from 2022 through 2024 and had...

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September 29, 2024 A's closer, Mason Miller, stood on the mound, eyes focused, heart racing, knowing...

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The Dare that Brought Back the Dead

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In 1816, Mary Shelley began writing the first draft for what would be her most famous and chilling tale....

The Self-Pity Epidemic: Let’s Talk About It

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Fair warning: this might come off a little blunt. But it’s been on my mind for a while, and frankly,...

Broken Mirror

October 24, 2025

Do you realize the power of your words? Do you think before you speak? Are you proud of your behavior? Breaking...

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