-Alex Fry (‘19) When Jim Harbaugh was hired by Michigan in the winter of 2014, fans rejoiced as if it were The Second Coming. After seven years of mediocrity and disappointment under Rich Rodriguez and Brady Hoke, expectations were high for the former NFL coach, and his resume definitely supported his cause. Harbaugh had a storied career as a quarterback in both college and … Continue reading Taking A Critical Look at Jim Harbaugh
The 2017-18 NBA season is dawning upon us, and with it comes a plethora of new storylines. Can Lonzo Ball live up to all the hype? Are the Thunder and Rockets now serious contenders? Will the Cavaliers and Warriors meet up in the finals for the fourth straight year? All of these questions will be explored in my predictions for the this upcoming campaign. -Alex … Continue reading NBA Record Predictions For The 2017-18 Season
-James Jiang (‘18) The Lions have continued to impress their fans, even during their hard-fought loss to the Falcons during week three. That is, until this week. Yes, Lions fans: it is, in fact, that point of the season where the Lions have lost their momentum and the chink in their blue and white armor begins to show. Against an average to above … Continue reading Lions vs. Panthers Week Five Recap
As the conclusion of the NBA regular season nears, things are beginning to heat up in the middle of the Eastern Conference. Continue reading The Race for the 8th Seed in the East
Amid the madness of college basketball, the heating races of the NBA, and the immense coverage of the NFL that seems to never end, baseball season is quietly approaching. Last fall provided us with one of 2016’s greatest stories, so it will be tough for this upcoming campaign to match up. Nevertheless, the 162-game marathon of Major League Baseball always finds a way to keep things interesting, and here we will somehow attempt to predict the happenings of the next seven months. Continue reading MLB 2017 Season Preview
In perhaps the greatest Super Bowl ever contested, the New England Patriots erased a 25 point deficit and hoisted their fifth Vince Lombardi Trophy in 17 years. Continue reading Patriots Complete Miraculous Comeback En Route to Super Bowl Win
(Featured photo courtesy of Sideonetrackone) By Sophia Kapur (’18) Plucked from a childhood spent scampering barefoot through dusty streets and placed in a home within earshot of crashing waves on Australian sand, Saroo Brierley couldn’t have felt further from home. The thoughts flooding his mind each night were filled with memories of his mother, brothers, and sister- who, he believed, were persistently searching for him … Continue reading Lost, Alone, and Afraid: The Reality 80,000 Kids Will Face This Year (“Lion” Movie Review)
(Featured photo courtesy of Dbmoviesblog) By Matthew Mancini (’18) This is a complete list of the 2017 Oscar nominations made by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The Academy Awards will take place on February 26, 2017 with host Neil Patrick Harris. Best Picture: “Arrival” “Fences” “Hacksaw Ridge” “Hell or High Water” “Hidden Figures” “La La Land” “Lion” “Manchester by the Sea” “Moonlight” … Continue reading The 89th Academy Awards Nominations
The Clemson Tigers handed Alabama their first loss of the year, compensating for last season’s defeat in the title game and coming home with the school’s second national championship. By Evan Kolin (’18) In a championship matchup that will go down as an instant classic, Clemson secured the national title on a touchdown with one second to spare, winning the contest in Tampa by a … Continue reading Clemson Upsets ‘Bama, Triumphs in National Championship Classic
After 29 years in Auburn Hills, the Pistons have announced their long-anticipated move to downtown Detroit to join the other three major professional sports teams in the city. Continue reading Pistons Moving Downtown, Joining Red Wings in Little Caesars Arena
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