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Clippers Win Season Opener Against Sacramento Kings, 111-104

Dr. Valerie Wardlaw, Contributing WriterOctober 29, 2015

The Los Angeles Clippers narrowly escaped a Sacramento Kings fourth-quarter rally to win their season opener, 111-104 last night at the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento. The Sacramento Kings fought their way back from a 15-point deficit to take the lead in the final minutes of the game but the Clippers executed down the stretch despite committing careless turnovers in the fourth quarter. With 2 minutes and 21 seconds left on the clock, forward Paul Pierce’s launched a 10-foot jumper preventing what would have been a massive disappointment for Clipper nation, breaking 100-100 tie. “I thought we did a

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USC Handles No. 3 Utah, 42 -24

By Dr. Valerie Wardlaw, Contributing WriterOctober 27, 2015

The USC Trojans handed the Utah Utes its first loss of the season and they have freshmen linebacker Cameron Smith to thank for it. Smith, a true freshman, intercepted three passes from Utah quarterback Travis Wilson, returning one for a Trojan touchdown. Smith’s interceptions accounted for 17 of the 42 Trojan points. “Any time a big play happens, the whole team feels it,” Smith said. “We piggyback on each other and make more big plays.” The Trojans played smarter and faster on Saturday night, rushing for 115 yards and four touchdowns. Although USC entered the game as a 3-point favorite,

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Pasadena Tournament of Roses Selects 2016 Rose Queen

Dr. Valerie Wardlaw, Contributing WriterOctober 26, 2015

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses chose Erika Karen Winter, a 17-year old senior at Flintridge Preparatory School as its 98th Rose Queen on Thursday, October 22 at the Pasadena Convention Center. Completing the 2016 Royal Court are: Rose Princesses Bryce Marie Bakewell, Flintridge Sacerd Heart Academy; Natalie Breanne Hernandez-Barber, Alverno High School; Rachelle Chacal Renee Liu, San Marino High School; Donaly Elizabeth Marquez, Blair High School; Regina Marché Pullens, Maranatha High School; and Sarah Sumiko Shaklan, La Canada High School. Chosen from over 900 young ladies and 39 finalists, princesses for the Royal Court were selected based on academic achievement,

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Raiders Cornerback Charles Woodson Sure Can Ball

Dr. Valerie Wardlaw, Contributing WriterOctober 13, 2015

The Raiders didn’t beat the Denver Broncos on Sunday, October 10, in Oakland but despite the loss, Raider cornerback and 1997 Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson reminded us, in case we forgot, that he can absolutely ball. For the first time in his long career, Woodson intercepted passes thrown by Denver quarterback Peyton Manning, not once but twice; at the end of the first half and again in the third quarter. His performance ties him with Ed Reed for sixth place on the all-time NFL list for interceptions. It is his fourth interception this season so far… Not too shabby