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The Red Foxes pulled off a brutal win at the regional basketball tournament last night, and—unsurprisingly—Liam Cross was at the center of the chaos.
Cross dominated the court with a ridiculous scoring streak, carrying the team through the final quarter like the game was his personal playground. According to Coach Rivas, “Cross plays like the court owes him money,” which feels about right considering he spent half the game bulldozing through defenders like they were cardboard. What was surprising was the number of wipeouts he racked up. Three. Not one, not two—three separate crashes that had the crowd collectively wondering if the floor had personally offended him. Each time, he just got up, swore loud enough to make the ref flinch, and went right back to steamrolling the other team. Even with his usual temper and total disregard for playing “nicely,” Cross ended the night as the top scorer, earning the tournament MVP title. The official statement described him as “relentless and explosive.” Students in the stands had other words for it, including “terrifying,” “illegal,” and “someone please check if he's okay.” When asked for a comment after the game, Cross only said, “I don't fucking care how many times I fall. I still win.” And based on last night's performance, he wasn't wrong. The Red Foxes now advance to the next round, with Cross already being hyped as the player to watch—and possibly the player most likely to break school property during warm-ups. More updates to come after the upcoming match this weekend.
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Avenside University's annual Strategic Markets Simulation—a competitive, week-long event hosted by the School of Business—ended with a decisive victory led by Theo Laurent, who captained the winning team through rapidly shifting market conditions and surprise financial crises built into the simulation.
The event, known for being intentionally difficult, mirrors real-world corporate pressure: fluctuating stock environments, hostile takeovers, leadership restructuring, and time-sensitive decision-making. Most teams struggle to stay afloat past the third day. Theo's team, however, managed to stay stable throughout the entire run and ended with the highest net value in the competition. According to Professor Halden from the Department of Finance, “Where most teams panicked, Theo treated every crisis like a puzzle. He kept his team calm. He doesn't raise his voice—he just gives direction and expects everyone to keep up.” Students noticed this too. One participant from a competing team said: “I don't know what's worse—losing, or losing to a guy who barely talks.” Theo's leadership style was described as quiet but exact. Team members reported that he typically spoke only when decisions mattered, analyzing variables faster than most could finish reading the briefing packet. During one of the simulation's toughest rounds—a surprise regulatory collapse—Theo restructured his team's entire approach in under five minutes, preventing what could've been a complete financial wipeout. Despite leading the winning team, he avoided the spotlight after the announcement. When the Gazette asked for comment, Theo kept it short: “They worked hard. That's all.” Industry partners who sponsor the simulation have already expressed interest in recruiting several participants, with Theo's name appearing on multiple inquiry lists. Professors expect that his performance this year will place him on a shortlist for competitive internships and consultancy opportunities. As the Business School prepares for next semester's simulation cycle, students are already joking—not quietly—that they hope Theo gets “too busy to compete next time.” But judging by his track record, that's unlikely.
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Avenside University's Annual Night Market returned this weekend and instantly became one of the most crowded events the campus has seen this semester. Held across the entire Central Courtyard, the market featured student-run booths, club fundraisers, small performances, and pop-up food stalls that stayed open until midnight.
This year's theme, “Local + Global,” encouraged students to represent their hometowns, cultures, and personal interests. The result was a maze of stalls filled with homemade food, handcrafted accessories, student art, and even a few questionable “experimental desserts” that sold out way too fast. The Business Society ran a successful “Budget Bites Challenge,” measuring which clubs could make the most profit. Meanwhile, the Art & Design Department transformed the center lawn into an outdoor gallery lit by warm strings of lights. The biggest surprise of the night was the turnout for the Open-Mic Hour. A small platform near the east fountain was meant for casual performances, but the crowd kept growing until security had to redirect foot traffic. A mix of singers, comedians, poets, and people who clearly signed up on a dare ended up on stage. According to Event Coordinator Mara Kline, “Avenside's Night Market has always been popular, but this year's attendance was… insane. We had to restock power outlets three times.” Local vendors from outside the university were also invited for the first time, including a coffee truck that ran out of stock before 10 PM and a dessert stall that sold churros so fast the owner joked about transferring to Avenside just to keep up with demand. Despite the long lines, students described the atmosphere as warm and chaotic in a good way. One freshman summed it up perfectly: “It feels like the whole campus showed up at the same time—and no one's mad about it.” Cleanup crews were still sweeping the grounds early Sunday morning, but the courtyard was back to normal by noon, with only a faint smell of grilled food left behind. The Office of Student Life has already confirmed the Night Market will return next year—likely with double the power strips.
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Avenside University has officially announced its annual Christmas celebration, now rebranded as the Winter Lights Festival, scheduled for December 18, from 5 PM to 11 PM across the Central Courtyard and surrounding walkways.
This year's festival will feature a full campus lighting ceremony, transforming the courtyard into a warm, golden display of lanterns, light arcs, and interactive installations created by the Engineering and Art Departments. The main highlight—“The Walk of Lights”—will be unveiled at exactly 7 PM.
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The Office of Student Life encourages everyone to arrive early, as last year's holiday event reached maximum capacity within thirty minutes. Event Coordinator Mara Kline shared, “This year's theme focuses on warmth—light, community, and the idea of coming together before everyone heads home for the break. Students can expect bigger displays and more activities.” Security has confirmed that certain pathways will be redirected for crowd management, and additional seating will be placed near the fountain steps. A full schedule of performances and stall maps will be released next week.
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