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20. Wild Card

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Bryson VS Brooks Since 2019, one of the greatest feuds in golf has been unfolding. These past few years have publicly displayed the growing dispute between PGA Tour Pros  Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka.   One of the most anticipated matches in golf history took place on November 26, 2021 at the Wynn course in Las Vegas.  Bryson and Brooks faced off on an epic, public showdown.  Even if you are not familiar with the PGA Tour, this interesting feud may interest you. It all began in 2019 when Brooks Koepka openly made a comment about Bryson's long set up routine , which caused traffic during the tournament. Brooks stated, " It really drives me nuts especially when it’s a long hitter because you know you’ve got two other guys or at least one guy that’s hitting before you, so you can do all your calculations, you should have your numbers", in reference to Bryson.  (For those not familiar with golf, the average round of golf on the pro tour takes about 4 hours)....

19. Classmate Blog Critique

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  Gwen Gunnels Blog Critique  Being a Mass Communications major, it is a unique and rewarding experience to constantly be surrounded by creative and intellectual minds who are learning and developing skills in communications that we can learn from each other, as well as in the classroom.  One of the best things about being a mass communications major is our unique availability to our classmate's work, so we can examine and evaluate different ideas separate from our own. Today, I will be discussing my classmate and friend Gwen Gunnels blog and how she has been a great example for exceptional writing and communication through her blogs. Gwen's page stood out to me because she included a large, aesthetic picture that captures the immediate attention of the viewer, as soon as you access her page. The colors and picture create a calming and welcoming theme which drew me to her blog.  Besides her aesthetic appeal, Gwen's written work is exceptional as well. In e...

18. News App Critique

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The Google News app is one of the top-rated news apps available, today. The app is available on iOS and android devices, as well as on the Web. The app is offered as a free download and there is an option for a premium subscription, which are billed and paid for through your Google Play account.  While Google News is one of the hottest news apps on the market , but why switch up your regular news apps for this one? What makes Google News stand out? The app offers full coverage of news stories for national and international updates. When you first open the app, you are led to the homepage or the "For You" page which immediately lists the Top 5 news stories, right now.  Alongside the For You tab, there is Headlines, Following, and Newsstand available for viewing.  The Headlines tab allows you to choose topics between latest stories, U.S, World, Business, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Science, and Health.  Each specific subject gives numerous stories according to t...

17. Opinion ( State, National, or International)

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November 6, 2021 will forever be an infamous night. I remember I looked over to check my phone when I saw tweets, instagram posts, and news updates informing me that 8 people had died and many others had been injured during Travis Scott's Astroworld festival.  The festival, which held over 50,000 fans, created a dangerous atmosphere, which cost people their lives. Fans were pushing towards the front, crushing those near the stage, making it almost impossible for them to breathe. The crowd was described as a "wave... an unstoppable movement of bodies that could not be held back."  While concert authorities and security cannot explain the drastic change from a celebration to the devastation that occurred, people are turning to Travis Scott, who was performing while the incident took place.  Since the concert, this tragedy has been a hot topic. From news reports to Tiktok stories, fans and critics from across the world are reporting on the incident that could have been avoi...

16. Opinion (Local Issue)

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 SAU Offers New Major in Healthcare Administration Officially released on October 29, Southern Arkansas University announced that they will be offering a new major in healthcare administration.  This addition to the degrees offered at Southern Arkansas is a positive expansion for the university. This degree plan will allow students to grow in professional positions inside the healthcare field such as, " work in various professional positions in the medical field, aiding doctors, nurses, and other specialists in healthcare delivery." Although I am not involved in the healthcare industry or a major, I know this program will allow many students at SAU to learn essential leadership and professional skills that will propel them forward in their careers, in the future. According to Southern Arkansas University news, the courses for this new degree plan will be available both online and in-person. And the program will "utilize  existing business and public health and nursing pr...

15. Entertainment or Popular Culture

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Anne Marie "Ree" Drummond is the host for the hit Food Network Show, Pioneer Woman. The show, which aired in 2011, features Ree Drummond and her family's life on an Oklahoma ranch, and Ree's homemade recipes and time-saving tips in the kitchen. A well-known and loved television personality, Ree and her family have stolen the hearts of American families across the country.  If you have ever watched the show, like me, you would understand that family values and relationships are a constant theme in the show. Ree's children and husband consistently appear on the show, as well as their extended family from time to time.  Their close-knit family relationship makes the most recent news about the Southern clan, shocking and devastating to friends, family, and fans across the country.  Today, November 3, news was released that Ree Drummond's brother, Michael Smith, has passed away. On Tuesday, Ree Drummond's sister, Betsy Smith, dedicated a heartfelt post to her...

14. #Trending on Social Media

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#Christmas "It's Beginning to Look A lot Like Christmas" When the clock struck midnight last night, people across the world traded in their Halloween costumes for Santa hats and Christmas sweaters.   While many people consider this too early, there is a good amount of folks decorating, shopping, and celebrating the Christmas season already. Who can blame them? Whenever the temperature drops below 60 degrees in the south, it may as well be the middle of winter already.  As we speak, Mariah Carey and Michael Bublé are defrosting and preparing to capitalize on this season that so many people can't help but celebrate early.  Ready? Let’s go! 🎃➡️🎄 #MariahSZN pic.twitter.com/cEaFrRBHwJ — Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) November 1, 2021 While the queen and king of Christmas music prepare to start the season, the users of Twitter share their opinions of the early celebrations.    me rn pic.twitter.com/tzBHvciiFm — Christmas Countdown (@ChristmasCount) November ...