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2011 Quidditch World Cup

Dec 072011

The final Harry Potter film finally came out this year, but that doesn’t mean the buzz surround the Internationally famed franchise has died down. Harry Potter World at Universal Studios is planning to expand, and JK Rowling even launched Pottermore this year, the official Harry Potter social network of sorts. Fans are even getting into the spirit of Harry Potter by playing Quidditch, the wizarding sport played on brooms.

This year, the 5th Quidditch World Cup that was held in New York City. That’s right. People from around the world come to compete in the sports. Of course, since no one’s flying it’s technically called Muggle, or non-wizard, Quidditch. This year, Boston University were final contenders and they posted this video from the event.

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Aaron Dobson One Handed, Backwards Touchdown Catch

Nov 282011

Every weekend there are countless popular football videos, but this week, there is one that stands separate from the rest. Marshal wide receiver Aaron Dobson showed why he deserves the title with an unbelievable backwards, one handed catch to tie the game 17-17 before halftime. Marshal ended up beating East Carolina 34-27.

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College Student Gives Persuasive Speech Why Taylor Swift Should Date Him

Nov 242011

Every college kid hates speech class, but almost every school requires it to graduate. IanWillard actually used his college speech class to his advantage to go after his dream. He wants to date Taylor Swift, and he expresses a pretty strong argument on why they would make such a great couple. So, Taylor, what’s it gonna be?

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College Basketball Player Breaks Most Points Scored Record With 89 Baskets In One Game

Nov 222011

Griffin Lentsch broke the record for most points scored in one game after racking up 89 baskets. The guard for small town school Grinnell College in Iowa was on fired on Saturday afternoon, and now has the Division III record for most points. Here are all his points back to back to back. Read more on NYTimes.

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UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi Will NOT Resign

Nov 212011

After basically giving permission for police to pepper spray student Occupy protesters over the weekend, countless numbers of concerned citizens, as well as many professors, have demanded she resign. But she says she will not resign, and that the school needs her now more than ever, even after seeing the mass silent protest the night before when walking to her car.