USM volleyball sweeps UNO in 3 sets The University of Southern Mississippi volleyball team picked up a victory over the University of New Orleans in straight sets Saturday. (Source: Southern Miss) By WDAM Staff | January 24, 2021 at 5:44 PM CST - Updated January 24 at 5:44 PM
From the University of Southern Mississippi Sports Information Department
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) – Junior Duquesne Moratzka led a trio of Golden Eagles with double-figure kills as the University of Southern Mississippi swept the University of New Orleans, 25-19, 25-23, 25-17, Saturday afternoon at the Wellness Center.
Moratzka led the Golden Eagles with 12 kills, while junior Kinsley Hanback added 11 and sophomore Liana Guillemaud had 10. Junior Nyanuer Bidit chipped in with seven kills.
The University of Southern Mississippi fell in straight sets to visiting Tulane University Friday to open the spring segment of the 2020-21 volleyball season.
Nova Scotia offers glorious, laidback vacation Written by Cynthia Calvert Published: 21 January 2021
A visit to Nova Scotia, on the eastern seacoast of Canada, is a step into a gentler time where residents aren’t in a hurry. It is calm and beautiful. And a wonderful, affordable, family vacation.
They say ‘dear’ a lot in Nova Scotia. “
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Do you like your dinner, dear?”
The province of Nova Scotia, which means New Scotland, has a population of less than 1 million residents. It has 4,652 miles of coastline, dotted with picturesque villages, charming restaurants, fascinating historical sites and friendly people. We flew to Halifax early this fall and it was a spectacular adventure.
January 20, 2021 at 4:52 am EST | by Peter Rosenstein
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Rifts in the Republican party as inauguration day approaches
Condoll says post-election, post insurrection and more recently, through the impeachment vote, the state of flux for the GOP became more evident. Author: Thanh Truong / Eyewitness News Published: 8:49 PM PST January 16, 2021 Updated: 2:38 PM PST January 19, 2021
NEW ORLEANS In a matter of days, the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden will usher in a new administration and it’s unclear the level of cooperation he’ll receive from the Republican party.
Political watchers say the GOP is at a crossroads.
Even before the raid on the U.S. Capitol, there were signs of a splintering within the party. Some Republicans, like Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, said the country must recognize Joe Biden won the election.