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YAKIMA - It's tough to come back from a state-opening loss. But the Gorilla girls volleyball team did just that, and in dominating fashion. Davenport swept Kittitas in 3 sets, sending the Kittitas Coyotes home on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 12. Set scores were 25-16, 25-17, 25-19. Meanwhile, the Gorillas survive until Day 2 in the state 2B volleyball tournament, with aspirations for a trophy. "I hate that they put us in the situation of do or die, but man, when the pressure is...
YAKIMA - Gorilla volleyball Coach Jill Morrison knew going into the state 2B tournament that it wouldn't be easy with a No. 13 ranking. She was right. Davenport fell, 3-1, to No. 4-ranked Toutle Lake in the opening round of the tournament Wednesday morning, Nov. 12, in the Yakima Valley SunDome. Set scores were 25-20, 25-11, 23-25, 25-16. "We fought hard," Morrison said of her team. "Coming in as a No. 13 seed is really hard when you have the No. 4 seed. It was a little bit...
A researcher’s view on using AI to become a better writer Writing can be hard, equal parts heavy lifting and drudgery. No wonder so many students are turning to the time-saving allure of ChatGPT, which can crank out entire papers in seconds. It rescues them from procrastination jams and dreaded all-nighters, magically freeing up more time for other pursuits, like, say … doomscrolling. Of course, no one learns to be a better writer when someone else (or some AI bot) is doi...
How to choose the best cold and flu medicine for your symptoms If you find yourself feeling feverish and coming down with a cough, congestion, or a runny nose, you might reach for a quick, over-the-counter (OTC) fix. But with so many products to choose from in the cold and flu aisle, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. OTC cold and flu medicines won’t cure an infection. But they can help make symptoms more manageable. GoodRx, a platform for medication savings, explains how to deter...
Why do frozen turkeys explode when deep-fried? Deep-frying a turkey is a great way to get a delicious, moist meal for Thanksgiving. But this method of cooking can be a very dangerous undertaking, University of Richmond chemistry professor Kristine Nolin writes for The Conversation. Every fall, millions of dollars of damage, trips to the ER and even deaths result from attempts to deep-fry turkeys. The vast majority of these accidents happen because people put frozen turkeys...
The new face of fraud. How AI is changing the game With new technologies on the rise, cybercriminals are turning to AI to help them advance more sophisticated and more relentless fraud attacks on their targets. They rely on ignorance and trust, hoping that their targets will perceive these AI-powered scams at face value and not recognize them for what they are. According to recent Pew research and polling, most Americans have serious concerns regarding the intersection of AI...
Don’t let winter cost you: Essential insurance changes for the off-season The onset of winter presents a unique convergence of aesthetic beauty and significant financial risk. While the season offers picturesque scenery, it simultaneously introduces hazards like frozen pipes, increased liability for premises injuries, and damage to seasonally stored assets. These incidents frequently lead to costly insurance claims that can severely impact a household budget. A common p...
