Author: Logan Bjerklie

Opinion, Sports

Has violence become normalized in professional sports?

“José and Anderson square off. They’re fighting. They’re swinging. Down goes Anderson. Down goes Anderson!” is the call that the Cleveland Guardians announcer, Tom Hamilton, makes on August 5, 2023. The reaction from this announcer and fans’ responses on social media show us what they care about: violence.  Although fighting is not common in the MLB, it is common among other sports. The NHL has … Continue reading Has violence become normalized in professional sports?

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Opinion, Sports

Sports Betting Culture Needs to Change

Sports betting has become pervasive across the United States in recent years. With an increase of sports betting sites, Americans regularly see many advertisements to join such sites. The ads often say that your first $100 dollar bet is covered, regardless if you win or lose.  Most people who gamble on sports place their bets and parlays online, it’s simply easier. The number of online … Continue reading Sports Betting Culture Needs to Change

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News, Politics

There’s a new speaker in the House

by Logan Bjerklie On October 25th, Congressman Mike Johnson (R-La) was elected to be the 56th Speaker of the House. Johnson was elected after there was a 22 day deadlock to replace former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif). McCarthy has been a member of the House of Representatives since 2016 and represents the fourth congressional district in Louisiana. Before his terms in the house, Johnson … Continue reading There’s a new speaker in the House

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Campus Life, News

Five Distinguished McCaskey Alumni Honored at Annual Banquet

By Logan Bjerklie // Photos by Sam Soliman On Thursday, October 5, the McCaskey Alumni Association hosted their annual Distinguished Alumni Awards at Southern Market. They present these awards to five diverse alumni of McCaskey High School. According to the McCaskey Alumni website, “Each recipient is chosen because they have achieved a level of stature within their profession or community to which the students in … Continue reading Five Distinguished McCaskey Alumni Honored at Annual Banquet

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