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The Iranian Conflict : How Did We Get Here? News 

The Iranian Conflict : How Did We Get Here?

On Saturday, February 28th, I woke up to TikTok footage of Iran bombing a U.S. Navy base in Bahrain. It was confusing, concerning, and weirdly unsurprising. Iran has been a consistent presence in world news since late 2025, as protests erupted on December 28th. Shopkeepers took to the streets after the rial, the Iranian currency, had yet again dramatically lost value. Inflation had soared to 40% and Iranian people’s quality of life had grown unbearable, all the while the Iranian government ignored obvious systemic issues, blaming drought or overconsumption for…

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A QUICK GUIDE TO SPORTS Sports 

A QUICK GUIDE TO SPORTS

VOLLEYBALL Calories burned/hour: ~260–500 Main muscles: shoulders, quadriceps, glutes, calves, core Benefits: coordination, reaction time, teamwork, explosive power BASKETBALL Calories burned/hour: ~440–650 Main muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, shoulders, core Benefits: strength, endurance, teamwork, tactical thinking AMERICAN FOOTBALL Calories burned/hour: ~500–700 (varies by position) Main muscles: chest, shoulders, legs, core Benefits: power, strength, sprint speed, tactical awareness SOCCER Calories burned/hour: ~500-800 Main muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, glutes, core Benefits: endurance, coordination, agility, teamwork RUGBY Calories burned/hour: ~600–900 Main muscles: legs, glutes, core, shoulders, chest Benefits: strength, endurance, teamwork, tactical thinking ROCK…

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Hades’ Realm of Sports Series News Sports 

Hades’ Realm of Sports Series

Welcome back to this winter semester’s “The Hades Series,” where we dive into the underworld of crime, sports, and everything in between. This March, we touch on a subject that has either been your hyperfixation for the past two months, or the one “everyone knows it” thing that you simply couldn’t find any interest in: The 2026 winter Olympics. For those living under a rock, this year’s Italian-hosted Olympics have wrapped up with a neat bow their boiling pot of drama, with scandals, accusations, political call-outs that resulted in boycotts…

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Victory Marked by a Familiar Double Standard: Sports 

Victory Marked by a Familiar Double Standard:

An Olympic Congrats Call That Took an Unexpected Turn As many of you are aware, the XXV Olympic Winter Games took place throughout February, from the 6th to the 22nd. They were held in northern Italy, specifically Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. These games marked many achievements for individual athletes and entire countries alike. However, an event that has gained more attention than others, for all the wrong reasons. The very last day of competition saw the Men’s Gold Medal Game in Ice Hockey. The teams were Canada and the USA,…

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Alysa Liu: The Girl Who Dared To Dream Sports 

Alysa Liu: The Girl Who Dared To Dream

This Olympic, World, and national champion is changing the narrative for athletes and artists alike. Her raw skill on the ice is undeniable, but one could argue that it is her pure passion for her craft that touched the hearts of many across the globe. Her unwavering commitment to being herself is actively pushing the boundaries of figure skating and of “grind” culture as a whole. However, to understand her influence, it is important to look at her past. Retirement By the time she turned 13, Liu became the youngest-ever…

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