Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

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The shot clock in basketball appears to be gaining momentum for implementation by the University Interscholastic League. The Athletics Standing Committee at the UIL Legislative Council Meeting on ...

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Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Housing announced Monday a new program that gives eligible Chicagoans up to $70,000 in financial assistance to buy a new home. The HomeGrown ...

This handout is available for download in DOCX format and PDF format. In the most abstract sense, the function of an introductory paragraph is to move the reader from the world of daily life into the ...

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When we read rhetorically, we are moving beyond simply trying to comprehend what an author is saying at a basic level. Instead, one who reads rhetorically seeks to understand how meaning in a text is ...

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Small Forestland Grant Program has received $2.5 million through House Bill 5020 to help reduce wildfire risks for owners of small forestland acreage, and people can now apply ...

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