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UCONN wins

UCONN’s Kemba Walker would not be denied as a very long journey finally ended in a championship. UCONN topped Butler 53 to 41 to claim its third national championship since 1999. Butler, and all who cheered for the number 8 seeded “Cinderella story,” were left disheartened by their dismal game, […]

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Lacrosse helps in fight against cancer

The vibrant color of lime green was worn by both Eastern lacrosse players and their fans to show support for the fight against Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at the MAC game against King’s on Apr. 2. Eastern’s goalie, sophomore Aaron Benz, can proudly call himself a Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma survivor. “I have been personally […]

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NBA Playoffs Preview

Playoff time is here in the NBA. Each team plays 82 regular season games with the ultimate goal of winning a NBA Championship. Out of the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers are the defending champions. This season, the king of the Western Conference has been the San Antonio Spurs. […]

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NFL players’ complaints legitimate

The average lifespan of an NFL offensive lineman is 18 years shorter than the average American’s. The current NFL lockout/NFLPA decertification is a culmination of events that is much more complicated than most people want to admit. It is more than a bunch of greedy players who should just shut […]

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March Madness

March Madness, one of the best months for sports lovers, is finally here, and the tournament has kicked off with some great matches and upsets.   The dictionary defines an upset: to defeat or over throw an opponent that is considered more formidable. I think Butler should have its school […]

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Somali Pirates Kill Four Americans

The dangerous waters of the Arabian Sea have claimed four more victims. On Tuesday, Feb. 22, Somali pirates murdered four Americans who they had been holding hostage aboard the United States-flagged yacht Quest. The pirates had seized the Quest the previous week. According to United States Central command, negotiations to […]