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The Student Life · Local

Stags complete comeback, look to SCIAC championship game

Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) football overcame an early 10-point deficit to defeat the Azusa Pacific University (APU) Cougars 31-10 on Nov. 7 at the newly-built Patrick G. Rogan Stadium. With the win, the Stags sent their 21 seniors off with one final home victory before heading into the SCIAC championship game. Alongside senior night celebrations, the Stags held a dedication ceremony for CMS’ new stadium, marking the end of the team’s first season in the facility. Rogan Stadium is one of several new facilities housed within CMS’ Sports Bowl, which opened this semester on Claremont McKenna College’s Roberts Campus. After the ceremony, APU came out strong, scoring on its opening possession with a 24-yard touchdown pass from their quarterback. Adding on a 41-yard field goal, the Cougars jumped to an early 10-0 midway through the first quarter. Down early, the Stags seemingly struggled to find their rhythm but quickly turned things around in the second quarter.

The Diamondback · Local

Sen. Angela Alsobrooks talks midterms, offers leadership advice at annual UMD lecture

By Brooklynn Ferreira For The Diamondback Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) spoke about the midterm elections, artificial intelligence and the challenges of leadership at the University of Maryland’s annual Feller Lecture on Thursday. The behavioral and social sciences college hosted the event in the Stamp Student Union’s Hoff Theater. Alsobrooks, government and politics chair Antoine Banks and Susan Rivera, the behavioral and social sciences college’s dean, led the discussion in front of about 250 attendees, according to Laura Ours, the college’s senior director of communications and marketing. Banks facilitated the conversation, asking questions about education, healthcare and the economy during the hour-long event. Throughout the lecture, Alsobrooks discussed the role leadership plays in overcoming issues within these areas. Alsobrooks made history in 2024 by being elected as the first Black woman to represent Maryland in the United States Senate.

The Current · Local

I’m 38 and my immigrant mother still calls me every Sunday to ask if I’ve eaten, if I’m taking vitamins, if I’m sleeping enough — and I used to find it suffocating, but after she had a health scare last year I realized those calls aren’t about control, they’re the only way she knows how to say ‘I love you and I’m terrified of losing you’

The immigrant mother’s Sunday phone call: For many adult children of immigrants, the weekly check-in is a ritual as predictable as the sunrise. It is a conversation dominated by a specific script: Have you eaten? Are you taking your vitamins? Why do you sound tired? At 38 years old, these questions can feel like an intrusion of privacy or a lack of trust in one’s autonomy. However, behind these seemingly mundane inquiries lies a complex emotional landscape shaped by migration, sacrifice, and a unique way of expressing devotion. The shift from resentment to realization often comes through a moment of crisis. For many, it takes a parent’s health scare to finally translate the “suffocating” questions into their true meaning: a profound fear of loss and a deep, unspoken love. The Language of Care and Survival In many immigrant households, the words “I love you” are rarely spoken aloud. Instead, affection is translated into acts of service and constant monitoring of physical well-being.

The Current · Local

The loneliest sound in a retired person’s house isn’t silence — it’s the refrigerator cycling on at 2pm because when the house is that quiet your brain starts cataloguing every mechanical sound just to confirm you’re still inside a life that’s running

The loneliest sound in a retired person’s house: It is a sound that millions of people recognize but rarely talk about. For many, the transition into retirement brings a sudden, heavy stillness that changes how they perceive their own homes. When the busy noise of a career and a growing family fades away, the silence doesn’t stay empty for long. Instead, it gets filled by the mechanical rhythms of a house that keeps huming along, even when the inhabitant feels like they have stopped. At exactly 2:00 PM on a Tuesday, the refrigerator cycles on, and for a retired person, that hum becomes a reminder that the world is still turning. It is a moment of deep reflection that many seniors face as they navigate their new lives. The Psychology of the 2 PM Hum For decades, most people spend their afternoons surrounded by the sounds of productivity. There are ringing phones, keyboards clicking, traffic outside an office window, or the chatter of coworkers.

Irates · Local

Պատմության յուրօրինակ հեգնանք է, որ Հարավային Կովկասի ապագան քննարկվում է Դուբլինում

Դարեր շարունակ իռլանդացիները պայքարել են սեփական ճակատագիրը տնօրինելու իրավունքի համար։ 1921 թ. նրանց հաջողվեց հասնել կղզու մեծ մասի անկախացմանը, մինչդեռ Հյուսիսային Իռլանդիան մնաց Մեծ Բրիտանիայի կազմում...

The Current · Local

The Hidden Water Crisis Threatening the Middle East’s Oasis Kingdoms

: Beneath the gleaming skyscrapers and vast deserts of the Middle East, a silent emergency is unfolding. While the world watches oil prices and urban expansion, the most precious resource of all is quietly vanishing from the region. The Oasis Kingdoms of the Gulf and the surrounding Levant are facing an unprecedented challenge. Centuries of traditional water management are no longer enough to support modern populations and booming industrial centers. Geopolitical stability and economic growth now hinge on a single question: how much longer can these nations thrive in one of the driest places on Earth? The answer lies in a complex mix of ancient aquifers, high-tech desalination, and changing climates. The Vanishing Underground Reservoirs For thousands of years, the Middle East relied on deep underground lakes known as aquifers. These water sources were filled during the last ice age and were once considered an inexhaustible supply for desert life.

The Epoch Times · Local

受南京「零元麵館」衝擊 周邊商戶:生意腰斬

南京「零元面館」引發的公益與商業秩序爭議持續發酵。11月13日,「南京零元面館周邊商戶叫苦!營業額腰斬、房貸還不起」登上熱搜。一名在江寧區殷巷片區經營9年的商戶表示,面館開業後,自己的日營業額從原本的1000多元(人民幣,下同)降至五六百元,生意幾乎減半,夫妻兩人輪流工作,扣除房租後收入所剩無幾,連...

The Current · Local

Physicists Found a New Way to Measure the Universe

Physicists found a new way to measure the universe: For decades, scientists have been locked in a friendly but frustrating debate about the exact scale of our cosmos. They knew the universe was expanding, but they couldn’t quite agree on exactly how fast that expansion was happening. Recent breakthroughs have changed the game completely. By looking at the stars through a different lens—quite literally—researchers have discovered a clever method to calculate cosmic distances that might finally settle the score between competing theories. This new approach doesn’t just give us a number; it provides a roadmap for understanding where we came from and where the entire fabric of space-time is heading. It is a massive leap forward for modern astronomy and theoretical physics.

The Diamondback · Local

‘Everything hurt’: Inside Pharrel Payne’s injury recovery for Maryland men’s basketball

Pharrel Payne was in a celebratory mood. Maryland men’s basketball’s star big man had just found out he’d been granted a medical redshirt waiver — and with it, a fifth year of eligibility to return to the Terps this fall. So he treated himself to a burger, Cajun fries and a vanilla milkshake from Five Guys. The news was a bright spot amid what Payne called a difficult injury recovery process. Months later, he’s back in coach Buzz Williams’ starting lineup as Maryland’s leading scorer. But Payne’s return to glory tested more than just his body. “Obviously, physically, everything hurt,” Payne said. “But mentally as well, trying to pick yourself up and get yourself back on track is also difficult because as much as I’m hurt … the team doesn’t stop doing what they’re doing.” [‘It’s personal’: Maryland men’s basketball’s comeback quest is rooted in maturation] Payne suffered two injuries last season. The first was against Marquette on Nov. 15, 2025.

China Digital Times · Local

极昼工作室|0.01分赢下保研,第二天就被室友举报了

CDT 档案卡 标题:极昼工作室|0.01分赢下保研,第二天就被室友举报了 作者:陈银霞 发表日期:2026.11.10 来源:微信公众号-极昼工作室 主题归类:举报文化 CDS收藏:人物馆 版权说明:该作品版权归原作者所有。中国数字时代仅对原作进行存档,以对抗中国的网络审查。详细版权说明。 今年的保研季刚刚结束,新一轮的比赛开始了。一些学生像打仗一样,提前布局,精心谋划,但不是为了冲名额,而是“防举报”—— 有学生从大一开始就刻意与同学保持距离,不和室友说笑,不和本班同学交朋友,不轻易发表意见。有学生不敢发朋友圈,还把吹风机寄回家,以免被人抓住使用违规电器的把柄。 一位高校辅导员说,这几年,学生之间互相的举报明显变多了。他也观察到,很少有举报是出于维护规则的公平性,更多是落选者对竞争成功的同学发起的缺乏实质证据的举报,这些举报也没有成功。 但很多时候,不是“举报”管不管用,而是关于举报的想象,让一些人患上了“被迫害妄想症”。 在一则求“保研防举报”建议的帖子里,刘恒留下了他的经验:“从大一开学就弄一个小号微信不发朋友圈,把所有学校的人隔离出来。” 刘恒来自辽宁,大四在读,刚以年级断层第一的成绩保研上岸。他高考完,就定下了保研的目标。也是在那时,他刷到过不少大学舍友互相举报的短视频,吐槽一句军训太累,花钱大手大脚,或发个过圣诞节的朋友圈,都可能被截图做文章。 刘恒知道,一旦被举报,留下污点,可能会影响保研。他决定,从迈入大学校门起,就对别人设起一道防线。 三年多来,刘恒独来独往,上课、吃饭、自习都是一个人,团队竞赛也是一个人报名。回到宿舍,他拉上床帘,在隔绝的床上学习、娱乐、休息。偶尔室友聊天,他都是笑笑不说话,也不跟室友去聚餐。 同学们讨论热点新闻时,刘恒从不接茬,尤其是人多的时候——他怕“祸从口出”,“现在大家维权意识都比较强,录音也很方便,耳机、手表、手机都能录音。”他仅有的两三个好友,要么是不同届的,要么是其他学院的,“没有利益冲突”。 在线上,他也活成了另一个形象。碰到重大节日,他的朋友圈就准时更新:“过年好啊”“国庆快乐”“中秋团圆”。他说,同学们都知道这是人设,但互相都不戳破。有同学比他更极致,转发人民日报链接、与专业毫不沾边的行业峰会,就像上班打卡一样。看到大部分同学都在转发,刘恒感觉不发不合群,他也发。…

The Epoch Times · Local

美新財年首月赤字4040億美元 創同期紀錄

美國2027財年首月財政赤字大幅擴大,10月赤字達4040億美元,創歷年10月最高紀錄。收入減少、政府支出增加是赤字攀升的主要原因。 美國財政部週四(11月12日)公布的數據顯示,2026年10月政府支出達7730億美元,同比增加12%;財政收入則降至3690億美元,同比減少9%。當月赤字達4...

The Current · Local

The Incredible Comeback of the Chinook Salmon: A Once-in-a-Century Miracle

The Incredible Comeback of the Chinook Salmon: For decades, experts feared that the king of all fish was on the verge of permanent disappearance. Environmental shifts and habitat loss had driven numbers to historic lows that seemed impossible to reverse. However, a stunning turn of events has transformed the status of these iconic fish in a way no one expected. Across vast river systems and coastal waters, the Chinook Salmon is staging a massive resurgence that many are calling a once-in-a-century miracle. This sudden population boom is not just a win for nature lovers but a sign that the tides are turning for aquatic ecosystems. Communities that rely on these fish are witnessing a revival that feels like a dream come true for the entire region. Tracing the History of the King Salmon The Chinook Salmon, often called the King Salmon, has always been a symbol of strength and endurance.

Farmington Daily Times · Local

The US and Mexico are on the verge of forfeiting a major health victory. Here’s what to know

NEW YORK (AP) — International health experts are meeting this week to determine if the United States and Mexico have forfeited one of their greatest public health victories — the elimination of measles. Measles is one of the most contagious diseases known to medicine, but vaccines had safely stopped the virus’ spread in the U.S. for 30 years. Over those decades, measles had become a medical rarity in the U.S., with deaths from the disease virtually unheard of. But in the past two years, large outbreaks have hit multiple states, spawning thousands of illnesses, including about a dozen deaths. Experts expect that the meeting, convened by the Pan American Health Organization, or PAHO, will show that measles has officially returned to the U.S. and Mexico — that the virus is now continually spreading within the nations’ borders. “It’s a big deal. The decision represents us moving backwards,” said Dr.

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