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SFS Professor Argues New Reasons for Ottoman Decline in New Book

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In a new book, a Georgetown University School of Foreign Service (SFS) professor challenges the traditional notion that the Ottoman Empire crumbled slowly, as a result of ethnic and religious differences, the history department announced Jan. 28. In “The War That Made the Middle East,” Mustafa Aksakal, a history and Turkish studies professor, argues the Ottoman Empire actually … [Read more...] about SFS Professor Argues New Reasons for Ottoman Decline in New Book

Patriots Extend Win Streak After Defensive Masterclass Against Saint Louis

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(Davon Marion / Fourth Estate) Mason hold Billikens scoreless for nearly a quarter, stay perfect in A-10 play BY PETER MAHLER, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR After more than two weeks without a home game, Mason women’s basketball returned to a snowy EagleBank Arena with a 66-51 win over the Saint Louis Billikens on Jan. 31. With the victory, the Patriots program-best conference record … [Read more...] about Patriots Extend Win Streak After Defensive Masterclass Against Saint Louis

Kenny Lipscomb comes alive in Severn Run boys basketball’s 66-62 overtime win over Severna Park

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Kenny Lipscomb says he’s “built for overtime.” He was exactly what Severn Run boys basketball needed on Tuesday night — again. The Wolves nearly won in regulation until Severna Park senior Dash Havens tied it with 4.9 seconds left. It was the eighth tie, but not the last. There was nothing Wolves coach Dave McNeill needed to say to trigger Lipscomb to action. He knew the … [Read more...] about Kenny Lipscomb comes alive in Severn Run boys basketball’s 66-62 overtime win over Severna Park