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2022 World Cup Final Preview

December 17, 2022December 17, 2022 - by Tobias Rangel - Leave a Comment

After 63 games, 166 goals, and 30 eliminations, only two teams remain at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. On Sunday, Argentina will face off against France for the world’s most …

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Opinion / Sports

Who should US and Mexico fans cheer for in the quarterfinals?

December 8, 2022 - by William Rodriguez Ayala - Leave a Comment

Expert answers to four key questions ahead of the World Cup quarterfinals: What’s the can’t miss match in the Quarter finals of the World Cup? All games are important at …

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Duke’s worst win in program history paints grim picture of season ahead

November 25, 2022December 17, 2022 - by Isaac Janiak Stein - Leave a Comment

Despite winning both games, Duke’s poor shot selection this week against Bellarmine and OSU won’t hold up against better opponents. Right now, Duke is a broken record, and they’re stuck …

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Pirate Athletics Media: How we got here

November 21, 2022 - by Collin Phillips - Leave a Comment

There is nothing I love more than a silent gym.  Setting up the gym during fourth period before a big game, anticipating the excitement that is to come. The issue …

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Opinion / Sports

Immigration, visas, and the Hayya Card: My World Cup travel process

November 19, 2022November 18, 2022 - by Tobias Rangel - 2 Comments.

Part one of this series can be found here The line at immigration in an airport always feels endless.  Walking out of the airplane at arrival, and heading towards the …

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Opinion / Sports

Will Mexico finally end the World Cup curse?

November 16, 2022 - by William Rodriguez Ayala - Leave a Comment

With the World Cup around the corner, Mexico’s chances to win the World Cup are not that high. Today I look at Mexico and see how they can get out …

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Opinion / Sports

A Special Lottery: How I got World Cup Tickets

November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 - by Tobias Rangel - 7 Comments.

On July 9, I won the lottery.  World Cup tickets are always in huge demand. The FIFA World Cup is the biggest sporting event in the world, happening once every …

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Lil Baby’s World Cup song is lame

November 13, 2022November 13, 2022 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

By: Jacqueline Larios Dominguez The World Cup is one of the most popular international sporting events in the world.  Before the event begins every four years, a song gets released …

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Editorial: Goodbye Ms. Clay, hello uncertainty

November 10, 2022 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

On the morning of Friday October 7, 2022, Riverside students and faculty were surprised to hear that it would be Chaudra Clay’s last day serving as an assistant principal after …

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Opinion / Translations

Editorial: Adios Sra. Clay, hola incertidumbre

November 10, 2022November 10, 2022 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

Subdirectora Chaundra Clay deja RHS para la Escuela de Estudios Creativos  La mañana del viernes 7 de Octubre de 2022, estudiantes y facultad de Riverside se sorprendieron al escuchar que …

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Stein on Sports: NBA Eastern conference predictions and team breakdowns

October 21, 2022October 22, 2022 - by Isaac Janiak Stein - Leave a Comment

Just like the Western Conference, the East is stacked this year. There’s a bevy of serious playoff contenders and probably five actual championship contenders in just the East. So many …

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Opinion / Sports

When charged with a crime, why do some athletes continue to play on Sundays while others face clear consequences?

October 21, 2022 - by Jaden Butler - Leave a Comment

Since January 2, twenty-one different NFL players have been arrested or charged with crimes. Four of them were released immediately and the rest received little more than a slap on …

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Stein on Sports: NBA western conference predictions and team breakdowns

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 - by Isaac Janiak Stein - 1 Comment

This is going to be one of the most interesting and exciting NBA seasons in recent memory. The West isn’t wide open, but some playoff spots are certainly open for …

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Opinion / Sports

This year feels different: Looking ahead to the Canes’ season

October 12, 2022October 13, 2022 - by Ethan Haine - Leave a Comment

This year feels different. After years of building and rebuilding, it feels like this team can win it all.  The Carolina Hurricanes have been so close to the cup in …

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Opinion / Sports

I’m one-and-done with this

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 - by Isaac Janiak Stein - Leave a Comment

Time and time again, Duke fans like myself have slumped into their couches at home while watching their best basketball players cross a stage adorned with NBA logos, shake the …

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Opinion / Sports

Letter to the Editor: Don’t shorten the MLB season

October 7, 2022 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

By: Elias Gordon On September 28th, an article was published about the problems with Major League Baseball’s 162-game season. While there are parts of this article that I agree with, …

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What we can learn about admin from the SMART Lunch suspension

October 3, 2022October 4, 2022 - by Eden Mae Richman - 1 Comment

SMART Lunch will come back soon, but trust between students and administration will not. The senior class has been through three principals in our four years. We see new faces …

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Opinion / Sports

Watch 162 games?!? I won’t even watch one.

September 28, 2022May 12, 2023 - by Isaac Janiak Stein - Leave a Comment

As a non-baseball fan, it feels impossible for me to get invested in the MLB.  While the diehards, traditionalists, and statistical fanatics of pro baseball find no trouble following along …

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You still don’t understand how great Serena is

September 12, 2022September 28, 2022 - by Isaac Janiak Stein - Leave a Comment

It’s rare for an athlete to transcend their sport so much that the general public knows them on a first-name basis. Be it from cultural influence, fashion or general public …

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Still no justice, no peace

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

By Jakyies Evans “Say their names.” It’s a statement we have used for too long .  Last year I wrote a story about the Breonna Taylor shooting that took place …

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