Fort Valley State band suspended over hazing allegations 

Homecoming is an anticipated time for students, alumni, fans, the football team as well as the marching band. At Fort Valley State, the marching band seemingly has been transformed from participants to spectators. The University announced that it’s Blue Machine Marching Band has been suspended amid allegations of hazing. Britney Smith, FVSU’s Director of Marketing and Communication, speaking to Fox affiliate WGXA (Macon, GA) confirmed the band being put on ice. “Fort Valley State University has directed the Blue Machine Marching Band to suspend all activity due to allegations of…

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An initial look at the “Fir” Air Jordan 1 High OG

This women’s exclusive iteration of the classic Air Jordan 1 sports a sail leather upper overlaid with fir leather at the toe, eye rows, wrapping the heel and flanking the ankle. A golden Jumpman sits on the lateral ankle, while fir Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides. Perched stop the tongue is “NIKE AIR” branding, while a leather hangtag that reads “AIR JORDAN 1985” in golden lettering round out the upper. A sail midsole and green rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. The “Fir” Air Jordan 1 High OG is…

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An official look at the “Sneaker School” Air Jordan 11

This kids exclusive Air Jordan 11 sports a black leather upper overlaid with a black rand. A volt Jumpman is present at the lateral ankle, accompanied by a concord paint pattern. A volt “23” can be seen at the lateral heel, with the tongue strip that reads “JUMPMAN JORDAN”  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and a glow in the dark outsole.  The “Sneaker School” Air Jordan 11 is slated to debut October 4. 

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“Rare Air” Air Jordan 11 release postponed

The “Rare Air” Air Jordan 11 is a new colorway of the iconic Jordan 11 that is slated to debut later this year.  Initially set to release October 1, the “Rare Air” Air Jordan 11 retail debut has been postponed until October 20.  They sport a leather upper overlaid with a blue patent leather rand. A red Jumpman takes its position at the lateral ankle, while “23” is seen at the rear heel. A strip that traverses the tongue reads “JUMPMAN JORDAN”, with “JORDAN” spelled down the lace loops.  The…

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Howard swimming picked to defend crown

Howard swimming was picked to repeat as Northeast Conference (NEC) champions in preseason polls. The coaches polled unanimously selected the Bison to defend their crown. The Bison swim team cleared the second pace team, Wagner by just 7 points, securing the conference crown by an exciting victory in the 4x100m at the close out event at Spire Academy. Wagner, last year’s runner up, was picked to finish second, while LIU and Le Moyne were selected to finish 3rd and 4th, respectively. The NEC Swimming and Diving Championships are scheduled to…

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Up close with the “Gamma” Air Jordan 11

The “Gamma” Air Jordan 11 is one of the most highly anticipated releases in a year of anticipated releases. The excitement for this release only builds with each new set of dropped images, and that is what we have today. New images have released and show the upcoming iteration of this returning colorway in all its glory. They sport a black ballistic mesh upper overlaid with a proper and high cut patent leather patent leather rand A gamma blue Jumpman is present at the lateral ankle with “23” aking its…

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Lakers extended head coach JJ Redick

The Los Angeles Lakers have extended head coach JJ Redick. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka casually dropped the news as he ran down the team’s achievements this off-season, which includes signing Luka Doncic to a 3-year, $165 million extension and adding DeAndre Ayton, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia. The former NBA player turned podcaster and LeBron flunkie, partnered with James on the Mind Games, er, Mind the Game podcast. The show was billed as breaking down and educating the fans on the game of basketball, but served as an extended…

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