Battle of Mosul
By Matthew Mancini (’18) On October 16th, the battle for reclaiming the Iraqi city of Mosul began. This is a key event in the War on Terror and an important assault against the terrorist organization of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS. The battle began with the deployment of Iraqi and Kurdish forces to fight against the 3,000 – 5,000 ISIS fighters. … Continue reading Battle of Mosul
After 71 Years of Waiting, the Cubs May Still Go Home Without a Ring
The Chicago Cubs finally made it to the World Series, something that hasn’t happened since 1945. But with the way the Cubs have been playing recently, they will most likely leave their fans disappointed once more. By Cameron Jajonie (‘20) History- The Cubs’ Drought October 17, 1908 was a special day for the city of Chicago; it was the date the Cubs won their second … Continue reading After 71 Years of Waiting, the Cubs May Still Go Home Without a Ring
NBA Eastern Conference Standings Predictions for the 2016-2017 Season
With the Summer Basketball doldrums finally coming to a close and the preseason in mind, we can look ahead to the 2016-17 NBA season and see which teams will come out on top. (Featured picture courtesy of Scorebored Sports) By Neal Doshi (’17) Philadelphia 76ers: It wouldn’t shock anyone if the 76ers managed even slightly after losing #1 pick Ben Simmons to injury. However, that … Continue reading NBA Eastern Conference Standings Predictions for the 2016-2017 Season
The Overachiever 