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WWE’s mega show doesn’t disappoint

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I thoroughly enjoyed the two-night spectacle that was WWE’s WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas last weekend. The card was well balanced, and despite some complaints about the lack of a proper build to this year’s showcase of the immortals, I can honestly say that there wasn’t a single match I can point to and say “Oh yeah, that was bad.” Even the conclusion of Sunday’s main event, which saw John Cena surpass Ric Flair by defeating Cody Rhodes to win the undisputed WWE Championship for his 17th world title, was just fine. Rhodes has been the company’s top dog since last ...

Vanillite an underrated choice for ‘Pokemon Go’ event

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Pokemon Go’s community day events are some of the most enjoyable days to play the game every year. Each month, a specific Pokemon appears more frequently in the wild during community day, offering players a chance to catch a hundo, a shiny or the opportunity to grind bonus rewards like additional stardust or experience points. This month’s community day takes place from 2-5 p.m. April 27 and features Vanillite, an ice-type Pokemon that resembles a soft-serve vanilla ice cream cone, and the bonus reward of three times catch XP. A lot of players online seem to be disappointed by ...

Nintendo misplays Switch 2 reveal

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If, like myself, you’re a fan of Nintendo video games and find yourself scratching your head and wondering how exactly you should feel after last week’s Direct presentation officially announcing the Nintendo Switch 2, well, you’re not alone. It’s why this column is so late getting out ...

Build to WWE’s big show lackluster

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With only two weeks left in the road to WrestleMania, outside of the Cody Rhodes and John Cena match, the buildup to the showcase of the immortals seems lackluster this year. As of April 1, there were only seven matches announced for the show, which has been spread out over two nights since ...

Student speeches deserving of praise

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When the idea of writing a biweekly column was pitched to me, I was asked to write about Pokemon Go and other interests I enjoy outside of working for the Mirror and the West High Street Subway restaurant of Ebensburg. However, this week, I want to do something different and give kudos to the ...

Pokemon Go sale reaction sensationalized

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The recent acquisition of Niantic Labs’ entire gaming division by Scopely Inc., a subsidiary of Savvy Games Group, a gaming company built by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has a lot of Pokemon Go players worried after the $3.5 billion deal was finalized last Wednesday. Many ...