Mia O'Brien

2 months ago | 1010xl.com | Mia O'Brien

I promised many of you that the final “Mia’s Mock Draft Monday” would feature running back Ashton Jeanty. I promise others that it would feature an offensive lineman like Armand Membou or Will Campbell. But I’m doubling down. In 5 years of doing this, I’ve never used the same player in two Mock Drafts.

2 months ago | 1010xl.com | Mia O'Brien

If last week’s trade-back scenario – in which the Panthers came up to 5 for Michigan’s Mason Graham – seemed a little far-fetched: maybe this one will suit your fancy*:*and I would like to note: I wrote this Mock Draft prior to the news dump late Friday that Saints QB Derek Carr could miss the start of the 2025 season.

2 months ago | 1010xl.com | Mia O'Brien

Two biggest news nuggets in “Mock Draft World” locally this week:You, the reader/listener, have requested trades.

Nov 15, 2024 | phys.org | Ellen Mogård Larsen |Mia O'Brien

Pupil-free or student-free days may seem like an extra holiday for students and an inconvenience for parents, who are juggling work and family. This week, some parents in New South Wales expressed frustration about the "burden" of these days.

Nov 14, 2024 | theconversation.com | Ellen Mogård Larsen |Mia O'Brien

Pupil-free or student-free days may seem like an extra holiday for students and an inconvenience for parents, who are juggling work and family. This week, some parents in New South Wales expressed frustration about the “burden” of these days. It may even seem like they are “easy” days for teachers without classrooms to run and regular teaching duties. The name, unfortunately, suggests students are not the focus for these days. But nothing could be further from the truth. How many days do schools get?