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OPINION

ACL tears: The overlooked research gap

For a long time, women have faced struggles being taken seriously in both the medical world and the sports world, and as much as we have made progress, this intersection is a prime example of somewhere we continue to lack. 


Delaney McCourt, staff writer 
OPINION

Why did Shedeur Sanders slide in the 2025 NFL Draft?

There’s no doubt that Shedeur Sanders, the 2025 draft prospect, is a talented quarterback. He had an impressive career, setting multiple records at Colorado in 2024 – including passing yards, completions, attempts, touchdowns, completion percentage, and quarterback rating. Heading into the draft, he was projected as a first round pick in most mock drafts.


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OPINION

Is Dom Innerella the next Justin Bieber?

Fourteen year-old superstar Dom Innerella rose to fame on TikTok after posting clips of his song “Bout Me.”  His sudden rise in popularity has many comparing him to Justin Bieber, but is it only how their voices sound? 


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OPINION

How did the Buffalo Bills fare in Free Agency?

Now that the dust has settled, and free agency has slowed to a halt, I felt it appropriate to grade and rank each one of the Buffalo Bills free agents based on who I think can make the most impact on the field. Outside of one player, every major signing by the Bills was very low risk.


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OPINION

Why Gojira deserved their grammy

Knocked Loose went from a small band with a fun gimmick of barking in their songs to a Grammy nominee almost overnight. Seeing a band I’ve loved for years upset the general population on Jimmy Kimmel felt like putting my cold, dead heart in a microwave for a few minutes.


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OPINION

The broken system

The chief executive officer (CEO) of UnitedHealthcare—one of the five largest health insurance companies in the country—was assassinated. While I want to stress that the act of murder is heinous, the real crime we are blindsighted by is healthcare.


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OPINION

D. Va Whispers' top five positions

Let’s keep this intro short and simple: it’s about sex. Below are, in my opinion, five of the easiest and most well-known sex positions inexperienced partners can do—and the extra Tips and Tricks that can be done to spice up their lives for a spicier orgasm.


OPINION

The ‘tween stage’ is gone

We live in a time where not existing on social media can lead us to be completely disconnected from what is happening around us. Most of the time, what connects people are similarities in what they consume online, and with how common social media use is now, this happens to be more common in children.


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