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The BARKER 200 Pine Sikeston, MO Vol 80 Issue 6 January 27, 2017 What’s Inside:

Climate Future Developments Change Annie M. Lancaster Co-Editor Pgs. 2-3 In the near future the Sikeston Bums & community will gain quite a few new exciting attractions and developments. Speech & Debate These upcoming features of Sikeston in- Pg. 4 clude a variety of different things, from a new path through the town in the north to new eateries towards the south. Bulldog Among the few new things Pantry coming to town is a new hotel that will be built just southeast of the new Malco Pg. 5 Theater in the south side of Sikeston. The $10 Million hotel will have many awe- Photo courtesy of Jay Lancaster Remaking the some features, including: 92 rooms, an The new Watami will be constructed near the new Malco Cinema on the southern side of Sikeston. Classics indoor pool, and a fitness center. Contrac- very successful ever since it opened a City of Sikeston has been working with tors have already broken ground for the few years back. For the past several a consultant to develop a master plan for Pgs. 6-7 new Hampton Inn, and it is scheduled to months, it has been rumored that an- converting the old railroad along Malone be complete by the end of 2017. other Watami would be opening up in Avenue into a Bicycle/Pedestrian trail.” Other future new amenities in- our beloved Sikeston, but only now is This project has been in the mak- Barker clude a new Rhodes Gas Station, Imo’s it looking certain. A sign was placed on ing by the city for a while now, but they Bites Pizza, and Watami. These are all great a lot near the near the new Malco Cin- have only recently had a grant approved places that will be fabulous additions ema, and the people of Sikeston cannot by MoDOT to construct the first phase of Pg. 8 to our town. The Imo’s Pizza will be an wait long enough to finally be able to the trail. attachment on the Rhodes, but no less eat there. “The city is excited to begin Girls Basketball exciting. The next closest Imo’s is not The last, but certainly not this project and we hope to have the first & Wrestling located until Scott City, MO, which is least, development to the Sikeston area phase complete by the end of 2017,” Lan- about twenty miles north of Sikeston. The will be the new pedestrian pathway that caster said. Pg. 9 Rhodes (and Imo’s) will be located on the will be constructed from one end of The trail is planned to be 10 feet south side of Main Street between Dairy town to the other along. wide, and will include signs, landscaping, Queen and El Braceros. Jay Lancaster, the City of and improved crossings at street intersec- Boys Basketball However, probably the most Sikeston Public Works Director, has tions. The trail will be built in four dif- & Super Bowl loved new addition to Sikeston is the Jap- some interesting things to say about ferent phases, and phase one, which will Pgs. 10-11 anese Grill, Watami. The first location of this awesome project. be located from Downtown Sikeston to this restaurant is in Cape, and it has been “Over the past 6 months, the Main Street, will soon be underway. 2 Editorial January 27, 2017 The Earth in hot water? The Bulldog Luke N. Blanton time. Since the industrial resolution has hap- Co-Editor pened and the sheer amount of trees have been reduced, this carbon cycle is becoming out Barker The recent weather around our area of balance. Last year over 750 mega tons of has brought some thoughts to my head. The carbon dioxide were produced and not even Staff most reoccurring one is “How in the world 720 mega tons were removed. These 30 float- am I wearing shorts right now?” Seriously, it ing mega tons would not do too much on their Jennifer L. Hodgkiss Steve Bays is the dead of winter and as of press time it own, the build up of this does damage over a Advisor Principal feels like 45 degrees outside. I have heard of long period of time. people golfing as recent as last Monday, and I believe that climate change is a very Editorial Board I am constantly seeing people jogging around possible thing. However, I do not believe it is the local neighborhoods. The temperature is as big of a problem right now as many peo- Luke N. Blanton Annie M. Lancaster crazy warm for this type of year and hasn’t ple are leading us to believe. Climate change Co-Editor Co-Editor really ever been that cold. could become a real problem within the nest Scientists and other important peo- decade or so if nothing is done about it. There Maxwell C. Ault Colton S. Gaddis ple have been pushing the agenda that cli- are many things that we can do as a society Sports Co-Editor Sports Co-Editor mate change is happening. They link climate to help save the environment. We can carpool, change to the increase in greenhouse gas use bikes, recycle, buy eco friendly cars, plant Alison S. Enax Jackson R. Clay emissions. The most prominent of these gases trees, and so much more. Student Life Editor Distribution Manager being emitted is carbon dioxide. AKA, the I think the most important thing we stuff you breathe out constantly. can do is be aware of what is happening to our Joshua B. Stinnett The earth for most of its existance planet. If we stay willfully ignorant of what’s has had a fairly stable carbon cycle. The en- happening, then I’m sure nothing good will Reporter vironment took in and produced around 720 come of it. Hopefully climate change isn’t real, mea tons of carbon a year for most of its life but it just might be. Reporters Riley G. Cantrell Amber L. Dukes Reporter Reporter

Will T. Garner Brylie E. Noe Reporter Reporter Kylie D. Noe Abby R. Vaught Reporter Reporter

The policy of the Sikeston Senior High Bulldog Barker, a school-sponsored publication, is to cover issues that concern its students and the world around them and to promote a learning environ- ment that encourages an exchange of ideas. In this way the Bulldog Barker strives to involve Sikeston High School’s rich resources of students, faculty, and administrators. Photo courtesy of Google images January 27, 2017 Student Opinion 3 What are your thoughts on global warming? “By the time it really ef- “Global warming is a load of fects us I’ll be dead. So it’s bologna. Do your research alright.” and you can tell it is obviously just theroy.”

-Tyler Rodgers ‘20 - Matthew Menz ‘17

“Global warming sucks, “Global warming is fake, there are a lot of debates on the facts are fake, and ev- it and it is hard to believe eryone who invented it is what is fact and what is fic- f a ke .” tion.”

-Daiquan Evans ‘20 - Sarah Barber ‘19

“ I don’t think it is a real thing. It is made up so peo- “I don’t know anything ple can promote their busi- about global warming.” ness and hold power over us. I believe God is in com- plete control of the earth and it will not be destroyed until he says so.” - Mrs. Watkins - Deshaun Miller ‘18 4 Student Life January 27, 2017 Chili soup is perfect for troops

Will T. Garner All the food will be donated from the Bleacher Reporter Bums for the parents to cook. A lot of parents try to sign up for the chili drive so they can be a part The Bleacher bums are hosting a chili of the giving back. luncheon February 4, for the Veteran’s game This is the first year sponsor Ryan Lind- against Father Tolton. The chili will be free for sey is a part of the chili luncheon and is glad to all Veterans but $5.00 for anyone who isn’t a vet- be hosting it. eran. “Any way we can say thanks to those This is the 5th annual chili dinner the who have fought for our freedom is always a Bums have hosted, but this will be the first time positive thing for community. Sikeston has al- it is a luncheon due to the game being held on ways shown a great deal of support for our a Saturday. The chili will be served before the troops and veterans,” Lindsey said. game, at 11:00am. Bums President Max Ault is excited “It’s a great way to give back to those about the chili luncheon. who fight for our freedom. I have a huge respect “The basic freedoms we enjoy today as for any one who comes to the chili lunch. I am young adults was fought for and earned by our honored to be apart of a club that does things that nation’s veterans. The Bums feel it is important gives back to the Community in that way,” Mat- to show their appreciation for the sacrifices these Photo coutesy of Google thew Menz said. veterans have made for them,” Ault said. Chili is nether chowder or soup but its perfect for the troops. The senior parents will make the chili The veterans will also be honored at and the freshman parents will make cookies. halftime of the game. Game time is set for noon. Speech and Debate members look to advance Mack advanced to finals and placed Alison S. Enax fourth overall in his event, however, Smith did Student Life Editor not. The winners from the first round continue onto finals. From there, the judges choose who wins first, second, and third place. These- win Students from multiple schools in this ners are awarded trophies. area have met six times so far this year to com- The team members in Speech and De- pete in Speech and Debate. The most recent one bate are Ben Mack ‘17, Breanna Brewer ‘17, that our school’s team competed in was at Ber- Garrett Smith ‘19, Rory Jaynes ‘20, Brylie Noe nie. Ben Mack ‘17 and Garrett Smith ‘19 were ‘18, Fadel Alkilani ‘18, Morgan Dodson ‘17, the only two from our school to go. Sarah Thornton ‘18, Layan Alkilani ‘20, Jordan Ben Mack competed in an event called Lin ‘20, Kaden Merrill ‘20, Erica Sawyer ‘20, Prose. The competitors have to read a story in Allison Miles ‘18, Emma Grimes ‘18, Sarah under eight minutes then act it out and make it Barber ‘19, Makenzie Draper ‘19, Beyonce believable. Garrett Smith competed in Radio Hightower ‘20, Eric Huang ‘19, and Kathryn Speaking which is basically pretending to speak Price ‘18. on the radio. Given five minutes, each person has The next Speech and Debate meet to read and report news. They are challenged to is February 23 at Doniphan. Districts will be Photo courtesy of Google make their time as close to five minutes with out March 17-18. Students who receive first, second, Cooper Grant and Brylie Noe pose with their trophies after a going over five minutes. Whoever gets the best or third place will advance to the state competi- competition. time with the best report wins. tion at Springfield. January 27, 2017 Student Life 5 The Bulldog Pantry Part 2 Abby E. Vaught After receiving this donation, more Reporter donations came through to help the children More often than others may realize, and their families in our community. Morley some Sikeston families are in a constant need Building Supply made a donation of supplies of food and other household essentials. The for shelving while the Sikeston Jaycees donated Sikeston Bulldog Pantry, located at Lee Hunter their time as well as hard work to install them Elementary, was first started in January of 2016. over Christmas break. Now, almost a year later, the Sikeston Bulldog “You can see it on the children’s faces Pantry is thriving. when the are shopping that it makes them feel The biggest problem when opening the important. The kids come in here and shop and Pantry was finding the room to store all of the look around and gather whatever they need,” donations. In the beginning, a small area, orig- Lynne DeWitt said. It is all thanks to those in our inally for coats and backpacks, a Title I class- community that we are able to help these chil- room was designated as the “Bulldog Pantry”. dren and their families. Though, as of November 16th, it has been run The Sikeston Bulldog Pantry collects out of a shed that was donated by a wonderful donations of many canned as well as boxed food: person of our community. Spaghetti O’s, Ramen Noodles, and Vienna Sau- “After doing all of this and watching sages are just a few. They also collect donations Photo courtesy of Abby Vaught it continuously improve throughout the year, of hygiene items, school supplies, and clothing. Once the shelves were installed into the shed, Lynne you can see the behavior and grades improve in If you ever feel the need to donate anything, then DeWitt stocked the pantry with all of the items that had school as well as their overall attitude. You will you can drop off all of your donations at one of been donated. actually start to see them smiling,” Lynne De- the following locations: DPS, Bizzell nursery, or Witt said. Lee Hunter Elementary.

Photo courtesy of Abby Vaught Photo courtesy of Abby Vaught The shelves before they became filled with canned and boxed goods as The Sikeston Jaycees donated their time and hard-work to install the well as school supplies and shoes. shelves in the shed. January 27, 2017 Feature 7

Brylie R. Noe Classics forFeature Editor a reason

“When you reread a classic, you do not see more in the book than you did before; you see more in you than there was before.” - Cliff Fadiman

All images courtesy of Google image search Out of all of the awesome movies be- There are a few logical answers to a magic spell. However, some people criticize A good example is the Jane Austen be a remake to remind us of the old classics. ing released in 2017, perhaps the most antici- this question. Disney is a blockbuster power the classic for having what they view as a cheesy novel, Pride and Prejudice. It was by far her most But beyond any plot twists or lovable pated is the live-action Disney remake of the house, and remaking the films gives us all a and predictable plot. popular story and became a best-seller, and it characters, a classic remains a classic because beloved classic: Beauty and the Beast, star- sense of childhood nostalgia that convinces This accusation is not without merit. continues to delight audiences today, with the of the way it resonates with audiences. The ring Emma Watson. Set to open in theaters us to buy a ticket. And remaking a story gives Beauty and the Beast is full of film tropes, from plot being reinvented over and over. This clas- original story of Beauty and the Beast dates on March 17th, it has already released a few them a springboard of sorts; when you’re us- the beautiful ball gown to the handsome, self- sic novel is considered by most to have popu- back to 1740, when it was written by French trailers to generate interest, each gaining hun- ing characters and a plot that have already confident villain. But these tropes are exactly larized the ‘strong and silent’ male character, writer Gabrielle de Villeneuve. It is amaz- dreds of thousands of view in mere hours. been established, you can give it your own what makes the film so popular. No matter how because of the way that readers fell in love ing that this story has been around for longer Beauty and the Beast is not the only take without worrying about forming a new cheesy they may be, any audience can appreci- with the male lead, Mr. Darcy. than America has even been a country, yet is Disney film that’s being given a makeover. screenplay with brand new characters, as well ate this romantic tale. This classic tale is a clas- Another good example is Shakespeare. still beloved by audiences today. The overall In 2015, Cinderella was released to general as how these characters will be received. sic for a reason. His countless plays have served as inspiration message of inner beauty has lasted for nearly audience approval, followed by The Jungle Beauty and the Beast was the first ani- Many, many other stories are considered for many other classics, such as The Lion King, 300 years. Book a year later. And Disney doesn’t plan to mated movie to win an Academy Award, and to be “classics”. Not surprisingly, these stories She’s the Man, West Side Story, and more. Many So, the next time you’re forced to read stop there, with Mulan, Genie from Aladdin, is widely regarded as one of Disney’s best are also filled with what we now consider cheesy students consider Shakespeare boring or would something like The Great Gatsby or The Scarlet and Cruella de Vil just a few examples of the films. The original score (full of catchy songs) and predictable plot points, though they were say that they don’t know the plot to most of Letter in class, remember that they are clas- many characters getting a real-life remake. as well as the evil villain, the romance, and the anything but when they were first released. Sev- the plays. When these plays are the inspiration sics for a reason. People from over a hundred Though we’re all excited about this, it raises inspiring overall message ensured it’s place in eral classics are even credited with inventing the for a popular new movie, people are learning years ago read the same words as you, and felt a single question: what exactly makes these the movie hall of fame. Everybody knows the very tropes movies and books continue to rely more about the classics - whether they know it the same way about the characters. Perhaps classics so popular? story: a beautiful girl, a cursed monster, and on today. or not. A new piece of media does not need to we’ll see even more classical remakes soon! 8 January 27, 2017

Kylie D. Noe Barker Bites: News Reporter

Super Bowl Inauguration VR Game Women’s March Last Sunday, the NFL On January 20, 2017, This year, Samsung is On January 21, hundreds played its Conference Champion- Donald Trump was sworn into of- the producer of one of the hottest of thousands of men and women ship games. The Green Bay Pack- fice to serve as our 45th President items on the market currently. of all ages took to the streets of ers fell to the Atlanta Falcons 21- of the United States, with Mike They created a Virtual Reality Washington D.C. to march in op- 44 for the NFC South title, and Pence becoming the Vice Presi- Headset that allows you to see a position of Donald Trump. March- the Pittsburgh Steelers fell to the dent. Trump is taking office with world of 360 degrees experiences. ers rallied around issues such New England Patriots 17-36 for historically low approval rates. All you have to do is download an as women’s rights, reproductive the AFC East title. On February 5, Inauguration Day began app of the world you wish to enter, rights, and immigration. Over half the Falcons and Patriots will face with both the Trump and Pence set your iPhone or Samsung phone a million marchers also gathered off in Super Bowl LI in Houston, families attending church together into the device, and have fun! You in Los Angeles and New York, with Texas at 5:30 p.m. This will be the near the White House. Next, The can download apps, that make you other cities such as Chicago, Dal- Patriots ninth Super Bowl appear- Obamas will hosted the Trumps for feel like you are in a roller coaster, las, San Francisco, Denver and St. ance, the most championship game tea before the ceremonies began. airplane, walking on a tightrope Louis having marches as well. 673 appearances for any team. This is Musical performances will began across skyscrapers in New York marches took place nationwide. also their seventh appearance since at 9:30 am. Some of the perform- City, or flying into space. Some of The March drew global atten- 2001. The Falcons will be making ers included Toby Keith, 3 Doors the simulators even allow you to tion with protesters taking to the their second Super Bowl appear- Down, The Radio City Rockettes, play games, such as acting like you streets in Japan and Germany. In ance, with the first being a loss in and Jackie Evancho, the runner are in a war and have to shoot as fact, all marches were found across 1998 against the Denver Broncos. up in the fifth season of Americas many people as you can. There are all 7 continents. Some signs found Luke Bryan is set to sing Got Talent. At 11:30 am, opening dozens of games for you to choose at these marches read “fight like a the National Anthem before the remarks began, with Pence being from, and for only $75-$200 you girl”, “women’s rights are human game, with the halftime show be- sworn in shortly after, and Trump can own one of these Virtual Real- rights”, and “United we stand, ing headlined by Lady Gaga. being sworn in at noon. ity Headsets. divided we fall.” January 27, 2017 Sports 9 Lady Dogs: In it to win it

competitor in mind,” Assistant Coach Bethany Amber L. Dukes Asmus said. Reporter They played Dexter on Thursday night, but the result was not known at the time of print- After many obstacles and tough losses, ing. the Sikeston Girls’ Basketball Team is ready to The girls’ goal for the rest of the season bounce back. remains the same amongst the whole team: to do Injuries have been the team’s major well in Districts. problem with 2 key seniors taking a temporary “Doing well in Districts is our goal as seat from the game. Facing local teams like the a team and to just work hard and well together,” Charleston Bluejays, the Notre Dame Bulldogs, said Olivia Nash ‘18. and the Poplar Bluff Mules, it showed that those The forecast for the rest of the season injuries made a difference in the outcomes of includes competitors such as Kennett, Scott City, those games. Jackson, Portageville and Cape Central. This The team is looking up, with a win busy schedule helps the team gear up for the cru- against the Perryville Pirates Tuesday night, and cial District Tournament coming up during week with hard practices geared up to face their big- of February 27 through March 3. photo courtesy of the Standara Democrat gest rival, the Dexter Bearcats. The Lady Bulldogs’next upcoming Senior Antravia Green saves the ball against the Notre “Right now, we are working on the fun- game is against Kennett here at the field house Dame Bulldogs. damentals and getting defense and the overall on Monday, January 30, with Junior Varsity start- game up as a team, with Dexter being our biggest ing at 6:00 p.m. Hitting the Mats The Bulldogs had five placers in this Joshua B. Stinnett year’s tournament. These wrestlers included: Reporter Luke Blanton ‘17 4th, Justus Falkner ‘17 4th, Josh Stinnett ‘17 1st, Zach Watkins ‘18 3rd, and This past weekend the Sikeston Boys Landon Griggs ‘18 4th. Wrestling Team wrestled in the annual Semo “There were a ton of great wrestlers that Conference. This tournament consists of thirteen competed this weekend and we had great com- teams from around the area competing to win in- petition. Although as a team we did not finish dividual and a team title. This year conference as well as we wanted to as a team, we need to got substantially tougher due to adding Hillsboro just get back into the room and work that much to this already competitive event. harder,” Griggs said. The teams in this years conference and Now that Conference is over it is time finishing scores were: 1) Jackson 341.5; 2) Hills- to start thinking about Districts. This is the tour- boro 275.5; 3) Farmington 246.5; 4) Poplar Bluff nament that they boys have been working for the 243.5; 5) Ste. Genevieve 216.5; 6) Sikeston 210; entire year. If they place top four in their weight 7) Windsor 206.5; 8) Dexter 181.5; 9) Cape Cen- class then they will qualify for state and be one photo courtesy of the wrestling twitter page tral 118.5; 10) Kennett 96; 11) North County of the top sixteen wrestlers in Missouri. Districts The Sikeston wrestling team poses after a tournament 78.5; 12) New Madrid County Central 58; 13) will take place in Farmington on Friday the 10th Notre Dame 38.5. and Saturday the 11th of February. 10 Sports January 27, 2017 Defend and Dominate Riley G. Cantrell Reporter the things we want to accomplish this year. We want to Win SEMO Conference. We want to take Upcoming Games: home a first place trophy in every tournament we The Sikeston Bulldogs Basketball team enter. We want to be District Champions, and we has taken off to another wondrous start with a want a State Title,” Assistant Coach Will Holif- 1/27/17: Fort Zumwalt record of 14-2, only losing to Chaminade (17- ield said. Tournament 1) and McCluer (9-3). The Bulldogs are making “There are some things we need to work sure the whole state knows who they are. Cur- on as a team to get better and faster. We need rently, the Dogs hold the record for most wins by to gel together so we can play more like one. 2/3/17: @ Poplar Bluff a coach in the state of Missouri. This distinction We are a young team and that hurts us in some comes with a lot of pressure, but the Bulldogs places. Most of the people on our squad have not can handle it. Only losing three games last year, ever played on Varsity before, they have never 2/4/17: Father Tolton Regional the Bulldogs have a lot of pressure to do just as had this much intensity in every game,” Holif- Catholic well this season, and hopefully go even further. ield said. Every team that the Bulldogs play de- The rest of the season for the Bulldogs serve a great game. Whitfield is a top team in is crucial to get the top seeded place in Districts. 2/10/17: Cape Central Class 3 and placed in the top four at State. Many The number one seed will play the last place thought it would be a close game, however, the seed. Bulldogs won with a score of 78-47. The Bulldogs play at Poplar Bluff on 2/14/17: @ NMCC Assistant Coach Will Holifield shared February 3. This is a huge game and they need some of his expectation for the season. “At the as many people there as possible, so feel free to beginning of the season we tell all the players come out and support your Bulldogs.

Photo courtesy of Standard Democrat Photo courtesy of Standard Democrat Five Sikeston players get ready to play after a time-out. Sikeston’s Kevin Jones plays defense against Whitfield’s Cyrus Alexander. January 27, 2017 Sports 11 Super Bowl LI

ax reps Max C. Ault M Co-SportsP editor The Super Bowl showdown for the 2016- 2017 NFL season will be the Atlanta Falcons against the New England Patriots. In the NFC Championship game the Falcons beat the Green Bay Packers, 44-21. Packers quarterback, Matt Ryan, will be playing in his first Super Bowl of his career. In the AFC Cham- Photo courtesy of patriotsgab.com pionship Game the Patriots overcame the Powerful Falcons’ fullback Patrick Demarco and Patriots’ linebacker Brandon Bolden get in a scuffle during a game in 2013. Pittsburgh Steelers, 36-17. Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady, will be going for his 5th Super Bowl ring. Jackson R. Clay MVP contention is Tom Brady, quarterback of the The Men’s College Basketball Rankings are Distribution Manager New England Patriots. After serving a four game as follows: Villanova sits at No. 1 with a record of suspension for his role in the infamous “deflat- 19-1, Kansas No. 2, Gonzaga No. 3, Kentucky No. egate”, Tom Brady has the Patriots rolling into the 4, Baylor No. 5, Florida State No. 6, Arizona No. 7, UCLA No. 8, North Carolina No. 9, and Oregon at Next Sunday, February 5, the New England Super Bowl, after defeating the Texans and Steel- No. 10 with a record of 18-2. A recent upset was NC Patriots will face the Atlanta Falcons in Houston, ers. If the Patriots were to win, it would be Tom state beating Duke, by two points. An announcement Texas for Super Bowl 51. For the Patriots, this will Brady’s fifth win, which would put him as the all posted on NCAA.com provided the details of the be the seventh Super Bowl appearance in the past fif- time leader in Super Bowl wins. new NCAA tournament preview show, which will be teen years. For the Falcons though, this will be their Going into the Super Bowl, the Patriots available on Saturday, Feb. 11. This announcement first Super Bowl appearance since 1998, where they are five point favorites to win it all. The famous will determine the bracket for this year’s March Mad- lost to the Denver Broncos 19-34. head coach and player Mike Ditka said that the ness tournament. The postseason has been kind to the Fal- falcons will pull the upset and be the Super Bowl Committed to Arizona, DeAndre Ayton has cons, as they have torn through the Seattle Seahawks Champions this year. The Falcons are used to be- been the No. 1 recruit for the class of 2017. Ayton and Green Bay Packers, who were considered favor- ing the underdog, and will try to put the Patriots had held this position since he was a freshman, but ites to win it all. All season, the Falcons were over- defense to the test. For the Falcons, they are look- has now been replaced with a new recruit. Michael looked in all aspects, but the Falcons quarterbacks ing to capture their first ever Super Bowl win in Porter Jr., committed to Washington no sits at No. 1. Matt Ryan has put them on the radar with their high franchise history, and Atlanta’s first sports champi- No high school senior had a better summer, and no powered offense. Another player that has helped the onship win since 1995. one is having a better high school season than Porter. Falcons rise to the top is Julio Jones. All season, Against all odds, both teams have clawed For local news, Fred Thatch has committed Matt Ryan and Julio Jones have clicked, and it has their way through the season, but now they look to to Saint Louis University. Basketball will conclude a put both players into the Most Valuable Conversa- close in on NFL history, whether its becoming the tournament at Fort Zumwalt this week; with a record tion. winningest quarterback of all time, or finally hoist- of 14-2, at current press time. Another player that has put his name into ing the Lombardi Trophy. After fifty one years. Tail End Inauguration Day

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