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VOLUME 99 | ISSUE 14
February 27, 2026
Colors of Africa lights up the stage with special Black History Month performances Modern and traditional dances meet during the event on Feb. 21.
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staff oppose potential tuition increase
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Opinion | 3
Time to turn off the stove and plug in the air fryer
Life | 4
Celebrating Black History Month after February
Sports | 8
UMW baseball dethrones Eastern Mennonite Royals