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NWSL makes significant, and popular, strides

Rachael Kriger, Editor In Chief May 2, 2017

Last school year, I wrote an article about how the National Women’s Soccer League wasn’t getting enough respect or attention. A lot has changed in a year. The National Women’s Soccer League...

Photo of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Is there a “just war” in Syria?

Rachael Kriger and James Rudolph May 2, 2017

Editor In Chief Rachael McKriger and James Rudolph discuss their viewpoints on if there is a "just war" in Syria. While McKriger believes there isn't, Rudolph argues the other way. No, there is no...

Highmark Stadium in Station Square, Pittsburgh.

Does the MLS have a chance in Pittsburgh?

Rachael Kriger, Editor In Chief May 1, 2017

Major League Soccer is expanding rapidly throughout the United States. However, in Pittsburgh, there is no MLS team. In addition, the MLS recently held an expansion petition, where cities could bid...

Devin Nunes

Worse than Watergate?

April Pfrogner, Staff Writer April 16, 2017

This undying devotion to connect the Donald Trump administration to Russia has overshadowed most other stories. For example, the allegations of top officials, under former president Barack Obama, unmasking...

Access to nowhere

James Rudolph, Staff Writer April 15, 2017

The Dakota Access Pipeline is under way with construction, with President Donald Trump using executive orders allowing the Department of the Army and the U.S Army Core of Engineers to take all necessary...

Russian Primer Minister, Vladimir Putin, lays down flowers at makeshift memorial for the St. Petersburg metro bombing victims.

Let’s talk about St. Petersburg

Rachael Kriger, Editor In Chief April 15, 2017

Many citizens of the United States are wary about the country of Russia. There’s a good reason for that. Russia has been in the news a lot, due to connections with President Donald Trump, and members...

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United Airlines debacle: Are leggings really a problem?

Melissa Petruzzi, Staff Wrtiter April 11, 2017

A gate agent at United Airlines stopped two young girls from getting on a plane to Minneapolis with their family last week—because their leggings were deemed to be inappropriate attire. More interestingly,...

Colin Kaepernick’s free agency woes

Steven Shrenkel, Staff Writer April 6, 2017

Free agent NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick was the subject of extreme controversy throughout the 2016-17 season. Kaepernick could be seen kneeling during the national anthem throughout the pre-season...

U.S. Soccer mandates players to stand – right or wrong?

Rachael Kriger, Editor In Chief April 3, 2017

Michael Bradley has never had a problem making his voice known for U.S. Soccer. Bradley, a midfielder for the United States Men’s National Team and Toronto FC in the MLS, isn’t one of those “shut...

Horizon Zero Dawn: A Month Anniversary Review

Horizon Zero Dawn: A Month Anniversary Review

Joshua Hershey, Contributor March 30, 2017

Horizon Zero Dawn premiered for PS4 on February 28th, 2017. The game was developed by Guerrilla Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. With a 9.3 out of 10 rating from IGN, this game has...

Roll Over, Beethoven, and tell Tchaikovsky the news

Roll Over, Beethoven, and tell Tchaikovsky the news

James Rudolph, Staff Writer March 29, 2017

It’s hard to imagine being considered one of the greatest of all time in whatever world you are involved in, it’s even harder to imagine witnessing your greatness impact the world in your lifetime. Surely,...

An Ode to March Madness II

An Ode to March Madness II

Rachael Kriger, Editor In Chief March 4, 2017

Prepare yourselves- and your brackets. March Madness is back. Last year, I wrote an “Ode to March Madness” at the end of the tournament, licking my wounds and lamenting my poor bracket. Once again,...

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