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Beloved Whanganui aviary to close its doors due to costly upkeep

Jun 14, 2024 | 1news.co.nz | Christina C Huang

A long-standing aviary in Whanganui is set to close its doors next month, following a narrow council vote to shut it down. Two 70-year-old cockatoos are among birds being put out of their lifelong home by the closure of much loved public aviary in Whanganui. A Whanganui District Council motion to close the Rotokawau Virginia Lake Aviary was carried, with seven councillors in favour, and six opposed. As a result of the vote, the aviary will be decommissioned on July 1, and the birds rehomed.
Inside the Barkley Marathons: 'The race that eats its young'

Mar 30, 2024 | 1news.co.nz | Christina C Huang

The Barkley Marathons are not for the fainthearted. The notoriously gruelling race takes place every year off-trail in Tennessee’s Frozen Head State Park, towards the tail end of the brutal winter months. The unmarked 160-kilometre course changes each time, and participants must rely solely on a paper map to navigate. It has a 60 hour time limit to complete five loops – each of them around 32 kilometres, with around 4000 metres of elevation gain.
Waiheke Pony Club burns down a week before 50th anniversary

Feb 13, 2024 | 1news.co.nz | Christina C Huang

For the Waiheke Island Pony Club, this Saturday was set aside for its 50th anniversary celebrations. But over the weekend, just days out from the big event, a fire ripped through the club house and tack shed, reducing them to ashes. The club's district commissioner Mair Brooks was there, along with her 10-year-old daughter, when the fire broke out at around 8pm on Saturday night.
The next national champion is still unknown, but Steve Sarkisian is the right man for the Texas job

Dec 7, 2023 | thedailytexan.com | Christina C Huang

“It’s been a long time coming.”13 years, 11 months and 27 days, to be exact. 5,110 days total. That’s how long the gap is between Texas’ second-most recent Big 12 title and the one it won last Saturday. “I know everybody’s been starving for this championship,” Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian continued as he sat inside a press conference room at AT&T Stadium last Saturday.
Reactions across the Big 12 and SEC to Texas’ CFP berth

Dec 7, 2023 | thedailytexan.com | Christina C Huang

In the wake of Texas’ impending move from the Big 12 to the SEC, The Daily Texan spoke to sports editors at student newspapers across both conferences to get their thoughts on the Longhorns’ recent success and what Texas’ Playoff run means for the future. Some quotes have been edited for grammar and brevity. Alabama“As the student sports editor of the other one-loss team in the CFP, I think Texas has a chance to prove itself here.
Every Book Has a Silver Lining: The River

Sep 7, 2023 | libertywingspan.com | Christina C Huang

Some readers of Mary Jane Beaufrand’s 2010 realistic fiction novel, The River (also published under the name Dark River) may have found the inviting premise that originally drew them in to be misleading. For others, it brought everything as promised—and more.
Artistic Expressions: Ramya Hariharan

Sep 6, 2023 | libertywingspan.com | Christina C Huang

Name: Ramya HariharanGrade: 10thYears of experience: Two yearsWingspan: How and when did you first start diamond paintings? Hariharan: “I started diamond painting two years ago when my aunt gifted me a diamond painting.”Wingspan: Can you explain the process you go through with each painting?
Takeaways from Texas Longhorns' season-opening win over Rice Owls

Sep 3, 2023 | expressnews.com | Christina C Huang

“We did not start how we wanted,” Texas starting quarterback Quinn Ewers said. “It’s unacceptable to go 0-6 [on third down]. You can’t win football games like that.” Texas did finish the game completing six out of 15 third-down attempts, but Ewers is still right. The Longhorns went 1-for-4 in its third-and-long attempts and 1-for-5 in its third-and-short attempts. Texas will have to find a way to move past its third-down struggles, especially with Alabama looming next weekend.
No. 11 Texas Longhorns hold off Rice Owls in season opener

Sep 2, 2023 | expressnews.com | Christina C Huang

Sophomore running back Jonathon Brooks hauled in Texas’ only touchdown of the first half. Five-star freshman CJ Baxter was Texas’ starting running back and made himself known early on. Baxter averaged 7.6 yards on five carries, notching 38 yards. But the young running back was removed from the game early after landing awkwardly on the ball. “[Baxter] kind of had a rib issue that we wanted to make sure we’re getting checked out,” Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said postgame.
No. 11 Texas vs. Rice: 5 things to watch in season opener

Sep 1, 2023 | expressnews.com | Christina C Huang

The first step of Texas’ final journey in the Big 12 begins Saturday. While Texas’ highly anticipated nonconference matchup against future SEC foe Alabama is not far out, the Longhorns will have to get through the Rice Owls first. “They (have) great schemes,” Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said about the Owls on Monday. “Coach (Bloomgren) and his staff do a tremendous job in all three phases.