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Seattle’s defense stifles Pats for second Super Bowl

Noah Fries | staff writer The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, giving Seattle its second Super Bowl victory in franchise history and its first since it defeated the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014. Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald brought the Seahawks to the pinnacle of the sport in just his second season, becoming … Continue reading Seattle’s defense stifles Pats for second Super Bowl

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Bengals, Rams prepare for Super Bowl clash

by Sean O’Donnell | staff writer Feb. 10, 2022 In a game that features two teams with drastically different paths, the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams will face off at SoFi Stadium – the Rams’ home stadium —  in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday evening. A relevant storyline in the game, at least for Pittsburghers, is the fact that Aaron Donald and Tyler Boyd … Continue reading Bengals, Rams prepare for Super Bowl clash

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Staff Editorial: Inconsistency in Los Angeles venue capacities

by the editorial staff Feb. 10, 2022 As Sunday comes around, chances are you’ll be tuning in to watch the Cincinnati Bengals battle the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., a suburb of Los Angeles. Or, just maybe, you’ll be one of the nearly 100,000-plus people heading to the big game. That’s right. The stadium that traditionally houses … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Inconsistency in Los Angeles venue capacities

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NFL gears up for another intriguing season

Brentaro Yamane | Staff Writer Sept. 9, 2021 As the National Football League prepares to kick off its 102nd season, there are many storylines that people are paying attention to, building an overall sense of excitement. With the Covid-19 vaccine readily available, speculation arose about whether NFL players would be required to get the vaccine. As of right now, the league has not mandated the … Continue reading NFL gears up for another intriguing season

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Super Bowl halftime show sparks conversation, critiques

Capri Scarcelli a&e editor 2/11/21 It doesn’t matter who performs, what they sing, what they wear or how they dance — there is always going to be extensive criticism when it comes to the Super Bowl halftime show. Taking the field in “blinding lights,” The Weeknd performed a soloist repertoire that progressed in a narrative he has been brewing for months since the release of … Continue reading Super Bowl halftime show sparks conversation, critiques

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Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show stuns viewers

Capri Scarcelli | Staff Writer 02/06/20 Super Bowl LIV celebrates the first victory in 50 years for the Kansas City Chiefs, just as it celebrates the brilliance of women in Latino culture by featuring worldwide sensations Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. It takes stellar enthusiasm to be worthy of performing in pop culture’s biggest event of the year. The audience ranges from those who are solely … Continue reading Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show stuns viewers

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Hyped-up halftime show disappoints

Claire Neiberg | Staff Writer 02/07/19 While the New England Patriots had their sweet victory, the SpongeBob SquarePants fans in the stadium did not. The Super Bowl 2019 halftime show brought disappointment to fans, as it was not the show-stopping performance anticipated. With Maroon 5 headlining, along with Travis Scott and Big Boi as supporting performers, the show was advertised to be quite entertaining. Maroon … Continue reading Hyped-up halftime show disappoints

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Patriots, Rams set for battle in Super Bowl LIII

Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer Jan. 31, 2019 Two weeks after one of the most controversial NFL Championship Sundays in recent memory, Super Bowl LIII is slated to take place on Feb. 3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Los Angeles Rams, beneficiary of a crucial missed call late in the NFC Championship game, will be battling the New England Patriots. Normally, the conference title … Continue reading Patriots, Rams set for battle in Super Bowl LIII

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Man of the Woods deteriorates pop repertoire

By Salena Moran & Evan Penrod | Staff Writers 02/08/2018 Just days prior to his Super Bowl LII halftime show performance, Justin Timberlake returned to the music world with his fifth studio album Man of the Woods. The former *NSYNC member premiered three of 16 total songs prior to the release of his record with current singles “Filthy,” “Supplies” and “Say Something.” In an attempt … Continue reading Man of the Woods deteriorates pop repertoire

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Eagles win first Super Bowl title ever in thrilling affair

Drew White | Staff Writer 02/08/2018 After 51 seasons of suffering and heartbreak, the Philadelphia Eagles finally won their first championship title at Super Bowl LII on Feb. 4 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. In a game dominated by offense, it was a solid defensive play that helped seal the deal for the Birds and led them to a 41-33 victory over the New … Continue reading Eagles win first Super Bowl title ever in thrilling affair

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