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Russia’s Full Scale Invasion of Ukraine: Four Years Later
On the night of 24 February 2022, Vladimir Putin appeared on Russian state television to give an address. We now know that this was the start of the deadliest and longest conflict on the European continent since the second World War. While difficult to verify, the estimate of total casualties sits around 1.8 million. Russia’s
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Opinion: Minneapolis Was Not a Mistake – What Happens Next Is Worse
After months of Supreme Court sanctioned racial profiling, chaos infused raids, and detentions of U.S. citizens, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good has brought the national debate over ICE to a fever pitch. On Wednesday, January 7, the mother of three was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Instant Reactions Mere
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Burkina Faso: Security and Sovereignty in the Sahel
Burkina Faso, a little known country sitting in the heart of Africa’s Sahel region, is making headlines for its new leader’s youth, charisma and ambition. Ibrahim Traoré, a 37 year-old military captain, assumed the role of interim president following a coup d’etat in 2022. In just a few short years, Traoré has played a big
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Action or Inaction: The Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Since its independence, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been a nation riddled with conflict and corruption. To this day, it is a time bomb for conflict posed with the question of “when” instead of “if.” In recent months, the situation in the Congo has worsened as the Rwandan-backed March 23rd Movement (M23) has
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The Winners and Losers Following a Cinderella Run
Every March, college basketball fans come together for the most chaotic and exciting tournament in the United States. They flip through channels, go to sports bars, and check their brackets, all in hopes of seeing a school they just learned existed a few hours ago upset a “Blue Blood.” March Madness is where someone can
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The NCAA Saved Conference Championship Games for Now
Another college football regular season has concluded; however, this year, things are a bit different. 2024 is the inaugural year of the 12-team playoff, which was supposed to end most playoff controversy. However, controversy has already begun, and it seems another shift in college football is coming. This year the NCAA saved conference championship games
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Ranking Mid-Major Teams with the Best Odds to Make The Playoffs
The 2024 college football season has been full of surprises through five weeks. Teams like Florida State have fallen to the college football basement, while other teams have been shocking surprises. Some teams like Northern Illinois surprised fans and gained momentum early but have slid back into reality. Furthermore, teams like UNLV have faced NIL
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Key Takeaways From NC State’s Win
NC State finished its non-conference schedule by squeezing out a win against Northern Illinois, another mid-major opponent. While Northern Illinois did upset Notre Dame earlier this season it followed that up with a close loss to Buffalo. Furthermore, this in itself showed that the game would be competitive, however, NC State should not had much
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NC State Questions Heading Into Week 5
The NC State Wolfpack enters week five with more questions than answers. The team heads into the fifth week of the season being one of the most disappointing teams in the country. Fortunately for them, teams like Florida State exist and have taken the media’s attention. As the team prepares for its last game before
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NC State Stages a Comeback Against Mid-Major Team
This past weekend NC State continued to dash hopes of a good season. The team faced off against Conference USA member Louisiana Tech. What was meant to be an easy game to regain morale after the poor showing in Charlotte, quickly turned into a game that the Wolfpack could lose. Fortunately, in the second half