Watching Jaren Jackson Jr. can be frustrating. Between swished corner threes, putback dunks and astounding blocks, Michigan State’s super freshman is apt to disappear. This is not meant to discredit Jackson’s skill or drive. Rather, the rage when one of college basketball’s most exciting prospects rides the pine, due to foul trouble and trust issues, […]
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How Do This State's Lawmakers Earn Their Money? None of Your Damn Business
Folks in Idaho Falls are of the “live and let live” sort, says Dan Knudsen, a longtime area math teacher. That mentality applies to politics as well. Knudsen doesn’t seem too bothered, for instance, that the Gem State is one of only a few where lawmakers don’t have to report the sources of their revenue. […]
The Lone Star State's Head Honcho Lobbyist
Texas Lobbyist Andrea McWilliams’ whole life has revolved around one building: the Texas State Capitol. She grew up across the street in the ’70s. Her dad owned a modest burger joint on S. Congress Ave, above which the family of four lived. Her father later took over a cafeteria that was directly across the Capitol […]
How New Mexico State's basketball Aggies became Canada's team
When the New Mexico State Aggies hit the hardwood at this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament, the southern U.S. school will have plenty of support north of the border. Located in Las Cruces, N.M., the small public institution nestled near the Texas state line and the Mexican border is a long way from Canada. But it’s had […]