Shark Scoop: Week of 10/17
Shark Scoop is a weekly roundup of five stories that examine developments in local, national, and global news, as well as a top headline in entertainment and sports.
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The Loneliness and Passion of Being Young: Troye Sivan’s New Album She’s the Best
Troye Sivan’s teaser for his album She’s the Best (YouTube) BY: MADISON MEAD / STAFF WRITER Troye Sivan’s She’s the Best, released October 9th with 12 tracks, is an album that feels like a night out that you don’t want to end, with the sad and bittersweet knowledge that it’ll have to. Sivan pairs upbeat pop and club vibes with beautiful and dreamy instrumentals, topping it off with deep vulnerability. While not every track leaves the same impression, this album captures how
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The LIU Sharks racked up another important win in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, last Saturday against their conference rival, the Duquesne Dukes. It was a close battle for the Sharks, and they fortunately came out on top with a final score of 17-14 at Rooney Field. This game put the Sharks in first place in the NEC.
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Sharks Road Win Spoils Duquesne’s Homecoming
The LIU Sharks racked up another important win in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, last Saturday against their conference rival, the Duquesne Dukes. It was a close battle for the Sharks, and they fortunately came out on top with a final score of 17-14 at Rooney Field. This game put the Sharks in first place in the NEC.
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