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The cover art for the new J. Cole album “The Off-Season.” The cover art was a reference to Cole’s days as a high school and college basketball player. Cole recently signed a pro deal in the Basketball Africa League, balancing music and basketball all at the age of 34.

[Photo] J. Cole returns after three years

May 19, 2021
Baseball is losing its interest by many fans. Letting trained professionals help players safely boost their energy would greatly impact the game.

[Photo] Baseball needs a change

May 19, 2021
The cover art for Morray’s debut album “Street Sermons.” The project is filled with not only wonderful lyricism, but an extensive vocal range of hooks as well. Morray uses his first tape to prove why icon J. Cole is pushing his music hard.

[Photo] Morray makes a splash

May 19, 2021
The cover art for Lil Yachty’s “Michigan Boy Boat.” It’s a Detroit-style project, featuring beats and artists from the city. Yachty is a self proclaimed fan of the style, and said he believes it deserves way more attention than it has gotten.

[Photo] Lil Yachty switches up his style

May 14, 2021
Students will benefit in many ways from getting involved outside of school. Their social network, along with their overall mental health, will be at great impact from this change.

[Photo] Extracurriculars are a necessity

May 12, 2021
Cover art for Lil Tjay’s new album “Destined 2 Win.” It is the third studio album from the New York rapper, and it features one of the biggest hits of the year “Calling My Phone.”

[Photo] Lil Tjay’s destiny isn’t winning

May 3, 2021
The cover art for Young Thug and YSL’s “Slime Language 2.” The art features just a small portion of the artists on the album, and shows off some of the most prominent members of the YSL label. Thug and Atlanta artist Gunna are at the forefront of the project.

[Photo] Young Thug returns to his language

May 3, 2021
Concealed carriers have prevented many deaths throughout the nation. Giving them a bigger radius, would affect the populations safety greatly.

[Photo] Expanding concealed carries

April 22, 2021
Quarterbacks Mike White (7) and Dak Prescott (4) hone in on their skills during a training camp in 2018. Prescott would go on to have a gruesome, season ending injury in 2020. After accepting a record breaking offer from Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys, Prescott hopes to set the league on fire and be the next Comeback Player Of The Year. Photo by Creative Commons.

[Photo] The turf or the chair

April 22, 2021
Gonzaga’s 30-0 record is held up by the incredible play of their big three. Freshman guard Jalen Suggs, Senior forward Corey Kispert, and Sophomore center Drew Timme all combine for 52 points a game, well over half of Gonzaga’s NCAA leading 92.1 per game. The top ranked team is just two wins away from becoming the first undefeated champion in over 40 years.

[Photo] From first four to final four

April 2, 2021
Illinois’ All-American duo of guard Ayo Dosunmu and center Kofi Cockburn is deadly. The duo led the Illini to a big ten tournament championship and have been dominant for the last month, winning 11 of their last 12 games.

[Photo] This. Is. March.

March 24, 2021
As the mask mandate gets lifted, some experts believe Texas’ COVID-19 cases will soar. After CDC studies on masks and indoor dining, the transmission rate could double with the removal of the restrictions in the state. They elected to go completely full 100% instead of waiting to ease restrictions slowly, and I won’t be surprised if we see the cases boost.

[Photo] The end of a mask mandate

March 11, 2021
High school basketball could be a whole new experience for players and the crowd with a shot clock. It would force a faster paced game, allow schools to touch the ball more, and provide the opportunity to get up a greater amount of shots.

[Photo] Nebraska needs a clock

March 10, 2021
The cover art for the slowthai album “TYRON.” It’s the biggest project of his career, garnering features from some of the bigger artists in hip hop. It’s one of the best albums I’ve heard in the last year, and deserves way more praise than the young artist has gotten for this piece of work.

[Photo] One of the best albums of the year

March 8, 2021
The cover art for Digga D’s new album “Made In The Pyrex.” Digga has ran the U.K. drill scene for years now and his second album continues the hot run he’s had.

[Photo] Digga D brings back drill

March 8, 2021
The cover art for Pooh Shiesty’s debut album “Shiesty Season.” The cover art, done through virtual 3D modeling, is the perfect thing you want to go with an album, a creative cover. While the album didn’t live up to the standards of the art, Shiesty showed some young potential with multiple polished tracks on the tape.

[Photo] Shiesty disappoints with “Shiesty Season”

February 22, 2021
The Cover art for Kid Cudi’s “Man On the Moon III: The Chosen.” The art symbolizes the changes in Kid Cudi’s career since his first Man On the Moon album. The album was a pretty great way to end the series, and now Cudi will likely turn his focus towards “KIDS SEE GHOSTS 2.”

[Photo] Kid Cudi returns to the moon

February 17, 2021
The cover art for Kentucky rapper Jack Harlow’s debut album “That’s What They All Say.” The art depicts Harlow signing autographs for children as he looks to be a role model for the young future. Harlow impressed with his effort, having one of the better debuts of the year.

[Photo] Harlow’s album is as good as advertised

February 5, 2021
The cover art for Playboi Carti’s sophomore album “Whole Lotta Red.” The cover art is a tribute to an old punk magazine called “Slash,” which perfectly explains the main feel of the first half of the tape. Despite bad fan reception at first, a lot of listeners have changed their opinion after re-istening to the album.

[Photo] Living up to the hype

January 19, 2021
LaMelo Ball runs point guard for the Illwara Hawks of the NBL. Ball was touted as the top point guard prospect in the draft. Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is hoping this selection could help change the franchise and take them towards relevancy in the NBA.

[Photo] Young stars get their night

December 4, 2020
The Cornhuskers have been preparing since last weeks game against Illinois and have changed their lineup to adjust to Iowa’s difference makers. Frost was looking forward to the game against Iowa, and even though they didn’t have the outcome they wanted, he believes they can improve. “The team had a solid chance of winning this weeks game against Iowa but we made some mistakes,” Frost said in a postgame interview. “It was great to see us come out fast this week, and although we lost, our defense played their hearts out and gave it their all.”

[Photo] The rivalry continues

December 1, 2020
Senior Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza flexes after an and-one bucket in a game against Penn State. The preseason National Player of the Year has led the Hawks to a fifth overall ranking in the preseason AP Poll. “I don’t think there’s any way he can work harder,” said Head Coach Fran McCaffery. “He’s the hardest working player I’ve ever met.”

[Photo] College basketball is back

November 13, 2020
The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate their 2020 World Series title after a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6. The Dodgers hadn’t won a World Series in 32 years, following heartbreak versus the Houston Astros in the 2017 World Series and the Boston Red Sox in the 2018 World Series. The Dodgers finally broke their own spell, and a dynasty may be on the horizon.

[Photo] Dodgers win 2020 World Series

November 6, 2020
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger drops his bat after his emphatic 7th inning home run in Game 7 of the NLCS. Bellinger needed a legacy check, after having a rough season and postseason following his 2019 MVP campaign. His home run capped off a 3-1 Dodgers comeback, sending them to their third World Series in four years.

[Photo] Dodgers and Rays set for historic World Series

October 28, 2020
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