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Iron Mountain's Marcus Johnson doesn't care what you think

Iron Mountain's Marcus Johnson doesn't care what you think

11/26/2018 | Feature | By Eden Laase

We all feel emotional pain differently. Some get over the feeling quickly, some take a slow and steady approach, and others allow that pain to make a home inside them; motivating, influencing and dictating everything they do. When Marcus Johnson was 14 he watched his older brother Kyle lose his last high school game — a devastating 51-46 defeat at...

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Gladstone's Reece Castor is ready for anything

Gladstone's Reece Castor is ready for anything

11/23/2018 | Feature | By Bryce Derouin

Reece Castor’s indoctrination to basketball occurred before he could learn proper shooting technique or how to dribble with his opposite hand. It happened at a time when most toddlers his age could be entertained with cartoons and toys. But for Reece, he found his joy in basketball. It started with his dad, Clayton, bringing little Reece to his men’s league...

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A quiet talent: Matt Ojala looks to cement legacy at Calumet

A quiet talent: Matt Ojala looks to cement legacy at Calumet

11/26/2018 | Feature | By Bryce Derouin

Labeling anyone the best at anything is tricky business. You assuredly will be met with some sort of counter-argument when using terms such as “greatest” or any other phrase marking someone as the finest at their craft. But, there are exceptions. Those are the individuals who warrant the discussion based on their impressive resumes that can stand up against others’...

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