Impressive Shows Create Norton Center Schedule

By MORGAN KING – STAFF WRITER The variety of talents being showcased at the Norton Center for the Arts this year is sure to entertain and impress their audiences. From big Broadway hits to classic rock bands and a selection of cultural masterpieces, the 2014-2015 season will be something spectacular. The Norton Center plans each…

Until the Whistle Blows: College Football Playoffs are Finally Here

By ALEX MULHALL – STAFF WRITER 2014 marks the first year of the college football playoff system. The playoff will replace the much-maligned Bowl Championship Series (BCS), which had been utilized since 1998. Gone are the fan bases claiming they didn’t get a fair shot at the title. Gone are the arbitrary rankings and selections that don’t agree with the majority consensus. Finally, college football…

National Football League Tackles Controversial Issues

By ALEX MULHALL – STAFF WRITER If you watched the news or logged on to a social media site for any part of the past year, chances are you heard of Michael Sam. Michael Sam is a football player – a very good football player. After winning Co-Defensive Player of the Year at the University of Missouri for the 2013 season. Michael Sam…