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Nuggets Claim First Championship Behind Superstar Nikola Jokić: How Did They Get There?

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by Tate Hutchinson Since their merger to the NBA in 1976, the Denver Nuggets had never reached the pinnacle of NBA success, with no NBA Finals appearances in their franchise’s history. Denver was a frequent playoff contender in the 1980s led by the franchise scoring leader, Alex English. Drafting Carmelo Anthony in 2003 led to […]

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Black Minds Matter: How One Woman is Leading the Charge for School Change

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by Ryan Yablonski Denisha Allen’s journey from a troubled student to a master’s degree graduate and leader in education reform is a model of the American Dream. Born in a poor neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, Denisha’s early experience with public schools was about as bad as it gets. Her life at home was a struggle,

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Celebrating 30 Years of Brilliance: The Genius Gala Honors Visionaries at the Liberty Science Center on May 22, 2023

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by Shahram Dabiri The 30th Liberty Science Genius Gala, expertly hosted and managed by Paul Hoffman, was a spectacular event that brought together esteemed scientists, policymakers, and thought leaders from around the world in one place for one amazing evening. The event not only recognized the remarkable accomplishments of the award recipients but also fostered an atmosphere

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Building to Greatness: Previewing the Knicks’ Eventful Off-Season

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by Tate Hutchinson After the Knicks were eliminated by the eventual finalist Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, fans hoping for their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2000 were left disappointed. But this season for the Knicks showed great potential, and will hopefully draw key free agents or trade targets to NYC to

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Backroads Foundation: At the Doorstep of Those in Need

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by Ryan Yablonski When COVID slowed his construction business down in 2021, Solomon took a step back from work and took a moment to reflect. Then war broke out in Ukraine and his lifelong flame of altruism was reignited. After serving two deployments to Afghanistan, Solomon began flying into countries around the world working with

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NBA Finals Preview: An Unexpected Yet Exciting Matchup

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by Tate Hutchinson The Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat took far different paths to reaching the 2023 NBA Finals, making this year’s NBA Finals matchup one of the most intriguing in the past decade. Denver’s season has been defined by their incredible dominance in the regular season and playoffs, while Miami went from a middling

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Center for Comprehensive Health Practice opens new facility in East Harlem

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by Derrel Jazz Johnson Politicians and other notables were on hand in East Harlem for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Center for Comprehensive Health Practice (CCHP). Gale Brewer, New York City Council member, who provided funds to furnish the facility when she was Borough President of Manhattan, attended and spoke at the event. CCHP Board

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