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Gavin Creel died at age 48
Genevieve Brooks Staff Writer Gavin Creel died on September 30, 2024. Creel was well known in the Broadway community. His death was caused by a rare form of nerve cancer. He had been diagnosed with cancer in July of 2024. Creel was primarily a stage actor. He attended the University of Michigan prior to the…
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Hurricane Helen devastates the Gulf Coast
Genevieve Brooks Staff Writer Hurricane Helene made landfall on the coast of Florida as a Category 4 storm. In the days leading up to this, weather agencies in many states along the Gulf Coast warned that Helene would bring heavy rain and extreme flooding. The majority of the damage from the storm was concentrated in…
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One Direction star, Liam Payne, dead at 31
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA Singer Liam Payne, widely known for being a member of the 2010s boy band One Direction, reportedly died on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The singer fell multiple stories at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Bueno Aires. Payne had reportedly “jumped from the balcony” of his hotel room and had been pronounced dead shortly…
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09/27/2024 Beacon
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AI Models Viability Threatened By Model Collapse
AI has been integrated into almost every aspect of the web. However, while trying to sort between what’s real and what’s ai-generated may be frustrating for humans, it could lead to serious issues with new and existing AI models. This theory, called model collapse, could pose a threat to the long-term viability of AI content…
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Scientifically-backed study tips for back to school season
Back to school season is upon us again, and the period of introductions and review material is quickly ending. Your first wave of exams are likely coming up this time of year, and it can be difficult to keep up with them. Furthermore, many schools do not necessarily teach how to study, and many people…
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Bacteria and Fungi Found in Earth’s Stratosphere
A study started in 2014 recently concluded ten years later that microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi can be found at between 1,000 and 3,000 meters above sea level, which was believed to be impossible. This data was found by monitoring ten different airplanes that traveled over Japan. The scientists gathered information about the aircraft…
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The Deal by Elle Kennedy: A Mostly Spoiler-Free and Very Biased Review
Taylor Goodyear It is a truth universally acknowledged that occasionally in life you feel the need to read a bad romance book. You walk into your local library or Barnes and Noble, pick up the first book you can find, and walk away ready to lose yourself in a cozy little bubble for a few…
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