NFL
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Did the Kansas City Chiefs fumble NFL immortality in Super Bowl LIX?
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The Kansas City Chiefs entered Super Bowl LIX with a chance to cement themselves as the greatest dynasty in modern NFL history, 20-0, back-to-back Lombardi Trophies in sight. Alongside this, Patrick Mahomes was positioned to surpass Tom Brady’s legacy. Instead, they collapsed spectacularly in a 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The question lingers: Did Andy…
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The gridiron glory of offensive lineman Isaiah Adams
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Former Golden Hawk offensive lineman Isaiah Adams was drafted into the NFL in the third round, seventh overall, on April 26 by the Arizona Cardinals. The Ajax, Ontario native and Political Science major played for the Golden Hawks during the 2018 and 2019 seasons. Adams played only one game in his first year, having been…
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The importance of projects and personal pursuits
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The human being craves a purpose. Without a purpose, we rot and wither away in a self-destructive decline into madness. The human brain has evolved to reward action and productive behaviour with feel-good chemicals to encourage their further continuation. As a species, we have evolved and survived by doing things. There are plenty of things…
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Odell Beckham Jr. and the shaming of kink culture
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The story first broke on an episode of Thots Next Door—a podcast, based on the YouTube thumbnail, I assumed is excruciating. But to give them credit, any program that’s tagline slogan is “we’re horny” sung in unison, rightfully garners low expectations. During the podcast, Instagram model Slim Danger — don’t worry, I’ve never heard of…
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Editorial: All feelings are valid
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Feelings suck. There I said it. I really hate having feelings. If I was super into astrology I would probably say that I feel feelings so intensely because I am a Pisces. But everyone has feelings, and everyone must learn how to navigate through life with their feelings. Something I noticed, more so this year,…
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The global influence of sports
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Sports are a way for the toughest, most talented, fastest members of our society to claim superiority in various athletic competitions. Over the years though, sports have come to gain large popularity and have ultimately started affecting countries’ policy decisions. Looking back through history, sports have been a method for countries to try to express…
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Lessons learned from a first-year
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As finals quickly approach, I find myself in a daze of reflection. One year ago today, I was merely a graduating senior trying to prepare myself for an unprecedented series of events. No degree of survival guides or pro-tips could have provided me the tool-belt that’s essential in making it out of university unscathed —…
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