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Underneath the Crown: Miss Mississippi Hannah Roberts
Only a small portion of young ladies gets the opportunity to participate in pageants. Even fewer get the chance to win, wear a pretty crown and move on to the next stage after each round. For Hannah...
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A Mansfield Dream: Getting to know guard Noah Viers
2015 marks the year children who were born in 2000 will be 15 years old. To put things in perspective, the 9/11 attacks, the 2003 NBA Draft that included LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, the...
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Back to the Bases: Getting to know Anthony Alford
In the chart topping, hit single “Diamonds” by Barbadian singer and songwriter Rihanna, one can hear a powerful reoccurring statement “shine bright like a diamond”. While many get caught up in the...
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The grind to greatness: Q&A Indianapolis Colts Donte Moncrief
Grind or get ate. GOGA. That is the motto of Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Donte Moncrief each time he works out, goes to practice or prepares for a game in a Colts’ uniform. His father was a junior...
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‘I simply wanted to jump out of airplanes’
One man reflects on his US military experience and the lessons learned in honor of Veterans Day. Many Americans live every day to its fullest. From dealing with various issues, spending time with...
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Letter to Kobe Bryant
Were you Michael? No. Did you need Shaq to capture those two extra rings? No. Did you have enough help on your team in the last few years? No. But did you ever give up? Absolutely not. MIAMI, FL –...
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Nick Mullens: Quitting is not an option
Before he played under the bright lights at ‘The Rock’ or shattered records at Spain Park High School, Nick Mullens was just like any other child with an early childhood dream. For Mullens, one simple...
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Being a voice for the voiceless: Tyler Ricky Tynes
Growing up in the hood teaches people many lessons about surviving in the world. For some, it motivates them to leave and pursue excellence like never before. In the case of SB Nation staff reporter...
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A Silver Dream
Coming from the Sunshine State, one south Florida native shares his journey of playing hockey at the collegiate level and how the game changed his life. Heavy piles of snow toppled on top of each...
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Living a ‘Mile High’ Dream
Nearly a year ago, Cameron Wolfe was preparing to graduate from the University of Houston with a degree in broadcast journalism. Prior to graduation, he solidified a spot in the 2015 Class of The...
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From the Queens to ESPN: Bamidele Idowu, the first Stuart Scott Intern
There is a popular cliché for parents to tell their kids to “dream big” and to “reach for the stars” while they are young. When they get older, however, those kids, who were once five or ten years old,...
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Shoulders to God: Fulfilling my God-given purpose
If you can find one person who has not experienced hard times and difficult situations, he or she is truly one in a million. Everyone faces hardships that create opportunities for growth and maturity....
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Stephanie Smith: Enjoying the ride
From the water to the bike: Smith’s wave of success on the road While things happen in life, both good and bad, Stephanie Smith feels that everyone should enjoy each day and make the most of it. She is...
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Captain Cherissa Jackson: A veteran, a mother, a combat nurse, a leader
“I am a survivor; I am a warrior.” American citizens have certain “unalienable rights” that include life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, according to the Declaration of Independence. Some...
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Nataliyah Friar: A runner, advocator for change in the future
Nataliyah Friar is no stranger to the sound of the firing shot before a track and field race. Track and field has been apart of her life since she was in the eighth grade, where she first began...
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Susan Gremillion ‘leading the way’ for Louisiana high school football coaches
From being named the first female head football coach in Louisiana high school history to becoming national champs in deaf football, Louisiana School for the Deaf head coach Susan Gremillion is leading...
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Who said a black man could not play tennis? A Q&A with Jackson State alum...
Lori Swanier, Ryan’s mom, broke the tennis barrier at Jackson State University. As for Swanier, a 2017 graduate of JSU and one of the very few black male tennis players, he wanted to follow in her...
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Yasmin Cunningham: Faith built on the waters of a storm
Yasmin Cunningham is no stranger to maneuvering through the curveballs and circumstances of everyday life. Throughout her journey, she has experienced moments of happiness, but she has also...
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Kristen Dupard: Dreams peaking through a troubled storm
As a child, your parents tell you to “reach for the stars” or “go after your wildest dreams and never give up.” Young and thinking that life works in a series of steps like climbing a flight of...
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