Armed Student Missing, Washington College Classes Cancelled

By Betty Taylor 26 Sep, 2015 Leave a comment

The Washington College, Chestertown remains closed after the Thanksgiving break after an armed student is found missing. The Shelia Blair, the college president, informed in a statement that the college will cancel classes till Thanksgiving Break. The classes will recommence on November 30, and she informed in session with the law enforcement. The campus will be open on November 29. The FBI has been involved in the search operation to hunt for Jacob Marberger informed The Washington Post. Marberger recovered a gun and rifle at his parent’s place in Philadelphia suburbs as per reports in The Baltimore Sun.

Marberger has criminal charges on him for allegedly pointing pistol on classmates last month. He is not to be seen since Monday. Blair informed the Baltimore Sun that is seems like a troubled man. In her note, Sheila made it clear that the Washington College has been facing some difficulties over the past weeks and in this connect the classes have been canceled and will resume on November 30. The students can return to the campus on November 29 (Sunday). Sheila furthered that despite the classes being canceled it is important to stay alert for email communications from respective professors on the instructions on the progress of their courses.

Residential students have left for their home or stay at the Chestertown community and campus. She also thanked the dwellers of Chestertown for being kind enough to open the gates to the students who found refuge in their homes. The updates will be available regularly for students in the classes, the president ended.

Ronda Rousey Shoved Into Her SUV After Returning From Australia

By Betty Taylor 18 Aug, 2015 Leave a comment

Ronda Rousey lost to Holly Holm in a knockout match at UFC 193 on Saturday in Australia in the 135 pound category. On her return to Los Angeles, she covered her face with a pillow as she left the airport with a bunch of media people at her back as she was huddled into her black SUV. During the KO Rousey had her lips split into half and she was rushed to the hospital informed UFC president Dana White. Rousey will be on medical suspension for six months though she can return to the rings once the doctors clear.

Ronda Rousey’s coach Justin Flores said that the loss is still fresh in his mind. It was a one off day, he told MMAjunkie. Since the loss to Holly Holm, Rousey has been under fire from fans and media. All her accomplishments have become worthless, and this one loss seems to reign supreme despite being a UFC titleholder and Strikeforce. Flores is coaching Rousey since 11, and he says that all the media acquisitions are undermining her achievements. He stated that everyone knows that she is a talented athlete, and that was simply not her day.

He affirmed that he would help Rousey in all possible way. The performance was not to her standards he informed. Since the defeat, Flores watched the match more than 50 times and felt that there are a lot of factors that got the final result. Applauding Holly on her efforts, Flores also added that Rousey had a busy season with three fights in nine months. She also had to travel to Australia and Brazil to promote her fights at UFCs.

What Might Be Jeff Gordon’s Fan’s Choice For 2016

By Betty Taylor 20 Jul, 2015 Leave a comment

After the race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, it is a very tough time for Jeff’s fans as it is the last time he is driving for the Sprint Cup Series car. He had a fantastic career for 23 years, and now it is a very difficult time for his fans to decide who they are going to cheer and follow from now on. In fact, Jeff has a generation of fans. Many fans feel that they are now at a crossroad, and it is not easy to decide the direction as they have been following Jeff for decades.

Around 94 individual interviews were conducted in person with the various fans of Jeff and most of them answered that they are not sure about what they are going to do in the future when it comes to choosing their new icon. They also added that it is not easy to replace their four-time champion. In fact around 44 % of the fans were not having any other player in their mind who can replace their favorite. So, the place will be void in their heart. Some fans are searching for a young driver, who might take the place of Jeff so that the next season will be interesting to watch. But it is not easy to get the attention of the Jeff’s fans so easily as their expectation levels are very high.

In fact, many people openly accept that it is impossible to replace Jeff as he is the best. In fact, the success and the personality of Jeff are the two prime reasons that attracted many new fans for racing. The perception about NASCAR was totally changed with the advent of Jeff in the sport. In fact, it became a national power. With his retirement, many of his fans lack direction. Chase Elliott is the person who is having the bright chances to replace Jeff in car number 24.