News by Robert Emproto
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Documentary highlights Burton Rocks' journey from adversity to award-winning filmmaker
Burton Rocks '94, who faced severe childhood asthma and spent much of his school years in hospitals, has produced an award-winning documentary almost 40 years later. The 30-minute film, "Burton Rocks Calling," features interviews with sports legends such as Charles Barkley and Nolan Ryan, Hollywood figures like Buddy Hackett and Mickey Rooney, and rare conversations with Negro League legends Buck Leonard and Buck O'Neil.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Are The Mets Going with a Youth Movement?
It’s hard to believe that the New York Mets, with a billionaire owner, might opt for a youth movement after spending so much on a star player like Juan Soto just last season, but that nightmare might become a reality for Amazin’ fans.
Bowl Season Brings Value
The new landscape of college football has brought many changes, and the transfer portal has significantly affected bowl games. More and more players are opting out of bowl games if their teams aren’t in the College Football Playoff, and while that is disappointing for fans, it gives sports bettors an edge.