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The Dish: Buck Stops Here

Schadenfreude is the pleasure we feel at someone else’s misfortune. So says Mr. Webster. And I must say that I feel an excessive amount of freude because of the recent Buck Showalter schaden. Showalter was fired this week as manager of the Texas Rangers. I don’t know why, but old Buck has always annoyed me. […]

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Ness’s Notes (March 13)

Gonzaga celebrated his highest ranking of the season (No. 4) last Monday by beating Loyola-Marymount 68-67 in the WCC championship game that night. It was the school’s 18th straight win this year and their 40th straight home win. Gonzaga’s top 15 peer schools didn’t fare as well last week, with only No. 3 Duke, No. […]

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Parent’s Guide to Video Games

Video games are becoming increasingly popular among people of all ages and backgrounds. This means that more children are also playing video games. However, some parents are concerned about whether or not they should allow their children to play video games. And if they should, which ones are safe and appropriate? The video game industry […]

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2008 Music City Bowl: Vandy stuns Boston College, 16-14, claims first bowl win in 53 years

It’s almost fitting that Vanderbilt’s home is Nashville, Tennessee, where everyone sings like they’re the next big thing in country music. Nashville is also home to the Music City Bowl, where Vanderbilt’s Commodores came of age on New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2008) faster than the bluegrass birth of Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs, and the […]