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By Campbell Burr UJW WASHINGTON -- Aching legs, sweat, exhaustion. The University of Connecticut Huskies and the Syracuse University Orange men's basketball teams battle in the sixth overtime, three hours and 46 minutes after tip off of the Big East Tournament quarterfinal in March. At 1:22 a.m., Syracuse wins, ending the longest game in Big East Tournament history. How did underdog, Syracuse, pull 10 points ahead at the end of the game? Some credit the team trainers. Others praise the coach. But few consider a backbone of the team: the nutritionist.

By Taylor Valencia UJW WASHINGTON - Her short haircut and strong handshake are...

By Cicely Wiggins UJW WASHINGTON - As the first African-American female combat pilot...

WASHINGTON - Vernice Armour has overcome many obstacles in her life, but clearly, she’s not afraid of a challenge. That’s why she’s the first female African-American combat pilot. Though Armour’s accomplishments are many, one of the main philosophies that helped her progress is the belief that anyone can do anything by working for it. Pushing through against the odds has been a hallmark of Armour’s life.

By Leslie Redmond UJW WASHINGTON - Vernice Armour, the first African-American female combat...