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Trump is Buying Out Federal Workers, Are you Staying or Taking the Buy Out?

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Trump Offering Federal Workers Buyouts with About 8 Months’ Pay in Effort to Shrink Government (AP) — The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it is...

Read Between Lines and Lies

Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Trump’s Defense Secretary Amid Controversy

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Fubo Streaming App is Coming Alive

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Disney Merges Hulu + Live TV with Fubo, Challenges YouTube TV Disney has reached an agreement to combine Hulu + Live TV service with Fubo, forming the second-largest digital...

“Click to Cancel” Rule Now in Effect

McDonald’s To Roll Back Diversity Goals

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Waseem Ali
Waseem Ali
Waseem grew up on the East Side of San Antonio, graduating from Sam Houston High School, where he was an all-star basketball player. Waseem went on to play D1 college basketball at Texas A&M, is still a basketball fan, and enjoys covering the San Antonio Spurs.
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Gordon Benjamin
Gordon Benjamin is a Community Activist, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Member and Voter’s Rights advocate who is passionate about democracy.
Lena Lopez
Lena Lopez
Lena Lopez is a long time community member, parent and teacher to every student or parent who needs help navigating public education. Lena is known to have 4-5 kids a day who are in need of extra help and she always raises her hand to volunteer. Lena’s dedicated to attending all legislative sessions to keep the community up to date on public education.
Fernando Rover Jr.
Fernando Rover Jr.
Fernando Rover Jr. is a San Antonio based interdisciplinary artist. His work comprises of elements of prose, poetry, photography, film, and performance art. He holds a dual Bachelor’s degree in English and history from Texas Lutheran University and a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from Prescott College. His interests range from millennial interests to popular culture, Black male queer experiences, feminism, and impact-based art.
Mario Salas
Mario Salas
Professor Mario Marcel Salas is a retired Assistant Professor of Political Science, having taught Texas Politics, Federal Politics, Political History, the Politics of Mexico, African American Studies, Civil Rights, and International Conflicts. He has served as a City Councilman for the City of San Antonio, and was very active in the Civil Rights Movement in SNCC for many years. He is also a life time member of the San Antonio NAACP. He has authored several editorials, op-eds, and writings.
Connor Wiley
Connor Wiley
Connor Wiley is a recent graduate of Southwestern University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Film. Some of his passions include TV, film, music and all things pop culture.

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Founder of “Debt Sucks University”Helps Erase Over $4M in Student Loan Debt

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A Major Milestone in Student Loan Forgiveness Ja’Net Adams, the founder and CEO of Debt Sucks University, has achieved a major milestone in her mission...

Sports

Super Bowl 2025 Weals and Woes

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Chiefs-Eagles: Super Bowl 2025 Predictions, Odds, and Social Media The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are set to face off in Super Bowl LIX...

Spurs on the Brink: Chasing Playoff Dreams

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Coming into this season, expectations of success were not high, especially after going 22-60 in VDub’s rookie year. With the additions of veteran’s Chris...

SZA Joins Kendrick Lamar for Super Bowl Halftime Show

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The Halftime Festivities are Set for the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 9. Super Bowl LIX is proving to be an ensemble performance...

Dawn Staley Becomes Highest-Paid Coach in Women’s NCAA Basketball History

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The University of South Carolina has locked in women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley through the 2029-30 season. With the new deal, the three-time national...

Rough Start, but Hope Remains

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Spurs Struggle to Find Footing in 2025: Playoff Dreams Still Alive 2025: A Rocky Start for the Spurs The boys in Black and Silver have had...

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