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Just another diversity piece

By Matthew Macke · Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016

Sportswriter Bill Simmons has spitballed the idea that the NBA MVP trophy should weigh differently according to the significance of the accomplishments achieved by the recipient. For example, Michael Jordan’s 1996 MVP would weigh 40 pounds, while Derrick Rose’s 2011 award would only weigh 10. It’s an interesting idea — trying to more clearly demonstrate the historical significance of a player’s season in a way a simple title can’t.

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Upcoming Movies: Anticipating Action

By John Ahn · Monday, Feb. 22, 2016

With the successful release of “Deadpool,” the movie industry has marched out of the tunnel with great expectations in 2016. Lucky for action-lovers, Hollywood seems posed to continue delivering films that will indulge our eyes with CGIs and heroic battles. To further fuel the excitement, preview trailers are flooding the popular media. Here are some first impressions of the upcoming blockbusters.

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