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THE ROADRUNNER

Butte College's Editorially Independent Student Voice

THE ROADRUNNER

Butte College's Editorially Independent Student Voice

THE ROADRUNNER

A newspaper by students, for students.
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Sometimes Goliath Wins: USA Dominates Brazil in Olympic Basketball Quarterfinals

The United States men’s basketball team secured a decisive 122-87 victory over Brazil today in Paris, France. Despite a competitive start, Brazil wasn’t able to maintain momentum, and soon team USA’s power squad turned the match into a landslide. The game was a perfect example not only of how superior the American basketball team is in comparison to Brazil but also had beautifully poetic reflections on life itself, showing the virtue in courage and resilience, even when facing an impossible challenge.
Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief August 6, 2024

Today, August 6, 2024, the United States took the court and faced off against Brazil in the quarterfinals for the men’s Olympic basketball tournament.  The match was a landslide victory for the...

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Brazil Beat Spain And Set Up Final Against USA

Brazil's dream of Olympic gold in women's soccer remains alive as they stun Spain 4-2 in Marseille. The win paves the way for a historic showdown against the USWNT in the final, which will be played on August 10.
Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief August 6, 2024

Today, August 6, 2024, Brazil shocked the world by eliminating current world champions Spain and securing a spot in the women’s Olympic soccer final.  The match, played at the Orange Velodrome in...

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Why Isn’t Israel Banned from the Olympics?

Russia’s athletes are competing under a neutral flag due to Ukraine. So, why isn’t Israel banned for its actions in Gaza?
Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief July 29, 2024

In case you haven’t noticed, Russia isn’t at this year's Olympics. Instead, Russian athletes are competing under a neutral flag. This is due to the country's invasion of Ukraine.  The International...

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