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Best Madden of all time

By: Bryce Hanson

Now last time I talked about 2K being my favorite game, but a close second is Madden. It’s a NFL football game with a bunch of fun different game modes to play. Obviously the best Madden of all time would have the most fun game modes. But this time I want do it differently. I’m going to cut straight to the point, which is why I think Madden 20 is the Best Madden of all time.

First, I have to tell you what the best part of this game was, The Face of the Franchise. This game mode was started in Madden 20, and will forever be my favorite game mode ever. It’s basically like NBA 2K’s mycareer, but with a better way to make your player better. Another game mode that was started by this game was Super Star K.O. This game mode is where you draft 3 players who have an X-Factor and you play someone online who did the same thing. When you beat them you move on and draft another player, and this cycle continues until you enter the Championship Round and you try to win the championship. X-Factor was another thing started by this game. It is given to players that literally have an X-Factor about them. It’s basically like a power up for a player that has entered the zone. Next, I can tell you that the music in this game actually made it better, and it’s not artists who people have heard of either. Songs like No Name, Move the Chains, and Time flies actually blessed th people’s ears who listened to them and the created such a sense of Nostalgia, which you know by now that I love the nostalgic feel. Lastly, I would just say this game was so good because it was during quarantine and the NFL was at a good place. Where the teams were still kind of fair and balanced. Overall Madden was probably the best Madden of all time, because it was the start of something new in Madden. It took it from a boring football game to putting a spin on football overall. The nostalgia I feel from this game also makes me love it even more.

Best 2k of all time

By: Bryce Hanson

For someone who doesn’t play video games too often I am limited on knowledge of a bunch of games. But one game that I do know like the back of my hand is NBA 2K. This game has been a part of my life for almost 12 years now and there has been some highs and lows of the game. Today I’m here to tell you about The highest of highs for this game. 2K has 4 main game modes to play, MyCareer, Myteam, Myleauge, and Quick Play. The 2K with the best version of all of these will be my GOAT of 2Ks.

To start we have MyCareer, and if you’ve played the game you know what this is. It’s the biggest game mode on here Nation wide and tons of people love it. The two best MyCareer games were 2K16 and 2k17. 2k17 had a story that made us have to share the court more rather than just shooting all the shots, which in my opinion makes it more entertaining. We had a teammate name Justice who could average easily thirty points a game and was our dynamic duo in the game. 2k16 had a real story line that made it feel like you were in a movie. And this movie was actually directed by Spike Lee. You got to experience the ups and downs of being an NBA player and not just on the court but off the court as well. This story had a sad ending where our best friend died and we played for his memory. This made me get involved in the game mentally and emotionally. Which just made me love it a lot. In my opinion 2K16 had the best MyCareer just because I loved the story.

Next we have Myteam, I don’t have much to say about Myteam other than who had the best Cards to choose from. So in my opinion it comes down to the Diamond players in 2k16 or the Dark Matter players in 2k22. The diamonds feel so nostalgic but the better cards were definitely the dark matters. They were just more fun to play with and gave basketball a little spin to it. So 2k22 was better on this front but 2K16 was a close second.

Lastly we have Myleague and Quick Play, and these are shorter game modes but still really fun. Myleague puts you in the shoes of a head coach or General Manager and you can do any senario you wasn’t like trading super stars to different teams and drafting new rookies. Quick play is exactly what it sounds like, you pick a team( or player in BlackTop) and you just play. 2K16 by far had the best qualities for both these modes, with the Park look, and animations for Quick Play. Then it’s also had a better Myleague because NBA basketball was at it’s peak for me in 2015-2016. Overall my GOAT for 2Ks is 2K16, mainly because this was my childhood growing up and it just brings me nostalgia every time I play it.

Top 5 Ice Cream Flavors

By: Addie Griffin

Ice cream is one of people’s favorite desserts worldwide. There are so many different flavors and toppings you can put on them. This is the top five best ice cream flavors of all time.

5. Starting off with number five we have birthday cake. This flavor is like a party in a bite. It’s super fun and colorful and tastes like vanilla ice cream with frosting and sprinkles. The only reason it’s not higher is because it can get a little sweet after a while. It is a great flavor to choose if you want something classic and festive.

4. At number four we have cookies and cream. This flavor is a classic that everyone loves. The mixture of the chocolate crunchy cookies and the sweet vanilla ice cream is simple but so good. It is the perfect combination of creamy, chewy, and sweetness. The only reason it’s not higher on the list is because it is a little basic, but that doesn’t mean it’s not delicious.

3. To start the top three flavors we have chocolate chip cookie dough. Eating chocolate chip cookie dough is already amazing as it is, but putting it in ice cream just makes it so much better. The chunks of cookie dough mixed with the vanilla ice cream is even better than cookies and cream. If you love cookies then chocolate chip cookie dough is the perfect flavor for you. The only reason this isn’t higher is because the ice cream flavor itself is only vanilla.

2. Now for the second best ice cream flavor is brownie batter. This flavor is mostly for chocolate lovers, which I am. It’s a super rich flavor that has chunks of brownie or swirls of brownie batter mixed in. If you ever wanted to eat the brownie batter right out of the bowl then brownie batter is the next best thing.

1.The number one best ice cream flavor is blueberry cheesecake. This is probably a hot take but it is my absolute favorite. It is creamy, sweet, and fruity. It has all the flavors that you could possibly want in an ice cream. The blueberry pieces give it some tartness and the cheesecake chunks make the ice cream have the perfect texture. It is the perfect blend which makes it number one on my list!

Top 5 Candy Ranking

By: Addie Griffin

Candy is one of everybody’s favorite treats. Some people like chocolate and some people prefer more sour or sweet candy. Today I will be ranking my top five favorite candies.

5. To start off we have Snickers. Snickers used to be my favorite candy but as I’ve grown older I’ve realized there are many candies like it. This is what makes it more boring than the other candies listed and less unique. However I think it is still one of the best tasting candies which is why it deserves a spot on this list.

4. Next we have gummy bears in the number four spot. Gummy bears are chewy, sweet, and fun to eat. They come in many different colors and fruity flavors and are enjoyed by almost everyone. Gummy bears are timeless and simple.

3. To start off the top three spot is Reece’s. is one thing that makes them special.

The combination of the peanut butter and chocolate is smooth and delicious. They are the perfect blend of salty and sweet which is what makes this candy unique. They are a classic treat at Christmas and Easter time with the trees and the egg shaped chocolate which is another reason they are special.

2. At the number two spot is Nerds Gummy Clusters. This candy is extremely unique and mixes a combination of crunchy and chewy which many other candies do not. They also come in many different varieties and flavors which is always a plus. The crunchy nerds are tangy and sweet while the gummy inside is soft and chewy making them have so much flavor packed into one little bite.

1.Now the overall best candy is Sour Airhead Extremes. This may be considered controversial but they have all of the right things that you could want in a candy. They combine colors, flavors and textures all into one candy. Not to mention, each pack comes with a lot of them! This candy has just the right amount of sourness to make your mouth water but also just the right amount of sweetness. Every bite you take will leave you wanting more.

My take on Manchester United

By: Milling Galloway

This year Manchester United has been anything but good. The coaching change has maybe affected me a bit. Ruben Amorim took over recently and yet nothing has changed. We might have gotten worse. Erin Ten Hag was most likely the worst coach the Premier League has seen. All the talent in the world has yet to be produced. Marcus Rashford is still one of the best players entering their prime and we just sent him away on loan to Aston Villa. Now he is starting to look like prime Ronaldo. That was an exaggeration but you get my point. United also has a powerful young group of guys. Yet they do not play and tare up the younger divisions. Alejandro Garnacho is arguably one of the best youngsters in the world. Last year he had seven goals and four assists. He even won the Puskas award. He did that at the age of nineteen and now he is twenty and is doing fine, but United is trying to sell him to a rival club. I just do not get all of these things that the club is doing. Every time we get a player they are either in their thirties or washed. Once Manchester United was the best club in the world and now they are fighting relegation. The fans are starting to get fed up with the club. Many of the original fans have never even seen a time in history where Manchester United has been this bad. Let’s get away from the negatives for a second and look at the positives. They do have one of the best teens in the world, who recently played in the Euros and lit it up. He even got to start in multiple games. Which is crazy as a teen. Also United has a ton of young talent that I have already mentioned. There over eighteen’s recently won the youth FA cup. That is a very big deal in soccer. With all this talent I am not too worried about Manchester United’s future, but you never know. The biggest hope is that United finishes strong through the season. To do that and have a good year next year, the coaching has to change again. The young talent can not be put to waste.

The Recruit by Milling Galloway

I would highly recommend this Netflix series. This show kept me up all night wanting to finish it very badly. Owen Hendricks, the main character or his real name Noah Centineo, plays the main character role perfectly. This action-packed thriller was well worth the wait. It’s a CIA-based Netflix show that has a ton of great ideas. Owen, who just came from law school, decides to not join a firm. Instead, he becomes a lawyer at the CIA. He has to go on many adventures and most of the stuff he does are completely different from what lawyers would do. It also gives a decent look into what happens at the CIA. He meets an asset. An asset is a person from another country who gets paid or is blackmailed into exposing the secrets of a terrorist group they are in. Max the asset from a Russian mob threatens to release special documents that would be very damaging to the CIA. They send the new lawyer hotshot Dylan to go make the situation ok. He ends up doing many illegal things, but he gets her out of jail and everything’s fine. Soon enough he has to go back to Phonix to help her out. He doesn’t want to. The only reason he went was because his boss made him. I think that he ends up falling in love with her but later she dies. You never get to find out. I would compare this show to Night Agent. Although they are similar, I think the Recruit is way better. To be honest there are just way more action-packed scenes that drive people to want more. So I would give this show a nine out of ten. My reasoning is just that there are many girls Owen has had feelings for. You think he just met the love of his life, but he meets another girl he likes. His roommate Hannah also dated him and you can easily tell the tension in the room. She even chases him to Geneva Switzerland to try and see if he is alright. Before they run into each other’s arms he gets kidnapped right in front of her. The next thing you know she never wants to see him again.

Atlanta Braves 2025 Preview

By: Benson Elmore

The Atlanta Braves are getting ready for the 2025 MLB season, and there’s a lot of excitement around the team. Last year, the Braves finished with a decent 89–73 record and made the playoffs as a Wild Card team. But they got knocked out right away by the San Diego Padres, which was a huge letdown. This year, they’re hoping to bounce back and go further in the playoffs.

The Braves made a few changes over the offseason. They lost some important players like Max Fried, Charlie Morton, A.J. Minter, and Travis d’Arnaud, who all signed with different teams. In return, they traded for pitcher Griffin Canning from the Los Angeles Angels. Canning had a rough 2024 season, but the Braves are hoping he can help their pitching staff. They also signed outfielder Jurickson Profar to a three-year deal. Profar had a solid year in 2024, and he should add some extra depth to the Braves’ lineup.

A big part of the Braves’ 2025 season will be getting some of their star players back from injury. Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider both missed time last season because of injuries, but they’re expected to be healthy this year. Having them back should be a huge boost for the team, especially for the offense and the pitching staff.

The Braves also have some cool events lined up this season. One of the biggest ones is the MLB Speedway Classic on August 2, where they’ll play the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee. It’s going to be the first-ever regular-season MLB game in Tennessee, and it’s expected to draw a huge crowd. On top of that, the Braves will host the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta on July 15. It’s going to be the third time the city has hosted the All-Star Game, with the last two being in 1972 and 2000.

Looking ahead, the Braves are expected to be one of the top teams in the National League East. Even though they didn’t make a ton of moves over the offseason, a lot of people think the team will improve in 2025. With their key players back and some new additions, the Braves should be in the mix for the division title. If they can stay healthy and play well, they could definitely make a deep playoff run this year.

Top 5 Candy

By: Benson Elmore

When it comes to candy rankings, this list is pretty solid, and each candy has its own charm. Here’s my breakdown of why I think these five deserve their spots, starting with the top choice.

**1. Flips Chocolate Covered Pretzels** – These are hands down the best. The combination of the salty pretzel and sweet chocolate is just perfect. The crunchy pretzel pairs so well with the creamy chocolate coating, and it’s not overly sweet, which makes it super addicting. You get the satisfying crunch and saltiness from the pretzel and the smooth chocolate, making each bite a balanced treat. Honestly, once you start eating them, it’s hard to stop.

**2. Nerds Gummy Clusters** – Coming in at number two, Nerds Gummy Clusters are a fun, fruity treat. The outside has a crunchy coating of Nerds, and the inside is a soft, chewy gummy candy. The mix of textures and the fruity flavors make them a great candy to munch on. They’re not as rich as the Flips, but they’re still super fun and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness and tang.

**3. Sour Patch Kids** – Sour Patch Kids are a classic candy that almost everyone loves. The sour coating gives you an intense burst of flavor at first, followed by the sweet, chewy candy inside. They’re a lot of fun and have that sour-sweet combo that’s hard to resist. However, they do lose a bit of their charm after a while. The sourness can get overwhelming, and once it fades, the candy doesn’t have as much excitement left, which is why they’re ranked third.

**4. Jolly Ranchers** – Jolly Ranchers are great for when you want something long-lasting. These hard candies have bold, fruity flavors that pack a punch, and they last a while, which is nice if you’re looking for something to suck on. The downside is that they’re not as fun to eat as the others. They’re hard and can be a bit tough on your teeth, especially if you bite into them too soon. While the flavors are strong, they don’t offer the same excitement as the others above them on the list.

**5. Hi-Chews** – Hi-Chews are a chewy, fruity candy, but they just don’t stand out as much compared to the others. The texture is great, and they have solid fruity flavors, but there’s not much else to make them more exciting. They’re reliable and tasty, but when placed next to candies like Flips or Nerds Gummy Clusters, they don’t have that same wow factor. They’re a simple, safe choice, but they don’t bring anything extra to the table.

In the end, this list mixes different textures and flavors that appeal to different tastes. Flips take the top spot, followed by the fun and tangy Nerds Gummy Clusters. Sour Patch Kids, Jolly Ranchers, and Hi-Chews round out the list, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.

Children v Adults

By: Campbell Cromer

When picking between working with kids or adults, many find that working with children is way more fulfilling. While both choices have their positives, working with children offers unique opportunities for making a difference, creativity, and joy that makes it a more enjoyable and rewarding experience.

One of the strongest most compelling reasons to work with children is the opportunity to shape their futures. Children are in the early stages of their life, and the guidance, education, and care they get can have a great impact on their life. Whether you’re a teacher, babysitter, or mentor, your influence can help mold them into confident, caring, and capable people.

Children bring an great level of energy and creativity to any place they go. Unlike adults, who can be more set in their ways, children are curious and ready to explore the world and come up with new ideas. This makes working with them a enjoyable experience filled with imagination, problem-solving, and playful interactions.

Children have the ability to find happiness in the smallest things. Their laughter, excitement, and appreciation for the little moments create an happy work environment. Unlike adults, who often have a lot of stress and worries, children see life with a fresh point of view, reminding the people who work with them to embrace joy and optimism.

When working with children, progress is often very noticeable. You see them as they learn a new skill, face a challenge, or find confidence. These small but important things provide a deep sense of fulfillment and validation that your efforts are truly making a difference in their lives.

The relationships formed while working with children are unique and special. Children are naturally caring and trusting, forming meaningful connections with people who support and care for them. Unlike adult relationships, which can be confusing and formal, working with children often brings ture and heartfelt interactions.

Working with children is a great experience that allows for creativity, important impacts on their life’s, and daily joy. For those who cherish making a difference and showing positivity, working with children is the best choice.

Sunshine v Rain

By: Campbell Cromer

Many people love the peace and coziness of a rainy day, but no one can say that sunny days are not the obvious winner when it comes to weather. Warm, sunny, and full of life, sunshine has many benefits that make life improved and fun.

First of all, sun makes us happy. Sunlight naturally rises our levels of serotonin which does a great job promoting cheerfulness as well as loosing tension. So, sunny days are more stimulative and intriguing in comparison with drizzly and dull days. People feel healthier and even more sociable as long as there is sunshine, leading to the happiness of living.

Sunny days also encourage outdoor activity. Whether a morning run, lunch in the park, or a day at the beach, the possibilities for exercise and enjoyment are are never ending. Rainy days, on the other hand keep people indoors, limiting exercise and activity’s .

Also, sunlight also carries vitamin D which is essential to our body’s, making bones denser and strengthening our immune systems. Only a couple minutes in the sun each day can benefit our health, whereas several rainy days may cause vitamin D deficiency.

Lastly, sunny weather is refreshing and cheerful. It is easy to plan events, travel, and live life when there is no chance of being soaked in the rain. While rain is important for nature, too much rain can lead to flooding and unexpected disruption.

In the fight between sunny and rainy days, sunshine clearly wins. It lifts moods, improves wellness, and makes daily life more lively and playfully.