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Women’s gymnastics benefits from balanced team

By Matt Hopkinson | February 19, 2013

While last year’s women’s gymnastics team had a lot of talented seniors and equaled the best result in school history at the MAC Championship, I feel this year’s team is better. There are several reasons for this, but I find the three most important...

Do we care more about the spectacle than talent?

Do we care more about the spectacle than talent?

By Alyssa Pracz | February 22, 2011

After watching the Grammys and observing Lady Gaga's unique performance last week, I couldn't help but ask myself whether our generation values entertainment or talent more. I am a fan of Lady Gaga, but her performances from her earlier years in comparison...