In conclusion, Emirates Stadium stands as a timeless symbol of Arsenal's legacy, a place where history is made, rivalries are forged, and dreams are realized. As the club looks towards the future with optimism and determination, one thing remains certain – Emirates Stadium will continue to be a stage where the magic of football comes to life, where heroes are born, and where the legacy of Arsenal Football Club is written in the stars.The PlayStation brand, synonymous with cutting-edge gaming technology and immersive experiences, has been a driving force behind Sony's success in the gaming industry. With the launch of the PlayStation 5 console, Sony has once again set the bar for next-generation gaming, offering players unparalleled graphics, speed, and gameplay. The overwhelming demand for the PlayStation 5 has not only boosted hardware sales but also driven sales of software and accessories, further cementing Sony's dominance in the gaming market.
Shortly after completing a 31-year tenure as the coach of the Towson men’s lacrosse program, Carl Anthony Runk was celebrated widely for his accomplishments. He was inducted into Towson’s Hall of Fame in 2007, the Intercollegiate Men’s Lacrosse Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame in 2018, the University of Arizona’s Men’s Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2019 and received the John F. Steadman Lifetime Achievement Award from the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame in 2022. But according to his son, Keith Runk, Mr. Runk downplayed the accolades. “He would say, ‘I haven’t cracked an egg in my life, and they’re recognizing me with this,’” his son said. “He never did anything for the recognition. He did it for the love of it.” Mr. Runk, who shepherded the Tigers from NCAA Division II to Division I status and the 1974 Division II national championship, died Sunday of pancreatic cancer at his home in Baltimore. He was 88. From 1968 to 1998, Mr. Runk compiled a 262-161 record that included that national title against Hobart, seven consecutive College Division Tournament berths from 1973 to 1979, an appearance in the 1991 Division I Tournament final against North Carolina, five East Coast Conference championships, and 24 seasons with winning records. Tony Seaman, who succeeded Mr. Runk at Towson and met him as rivals when the former coached at Penn and Johns Hopkins, described his predecessor’s legacy as “long-lasting.” “I’ll always remember how well his teams were coached and how well his players played for him,” Seaman said. “They loved him, and they’d give everything in the world. You knew that you would get a game from beginning to end anytime you played against a Carl Runk team.” One of 13 children raised by George and Anna Runk and Josephine McGill in Highlandtown, Mr. Runk grew up working on tugboats and picking beans on farms on the Eastern Shore, according to his son. “They kicked and scratched for everything they got,” Keith Runk said. “Just making ends meet to get through and help the family out.” After graduating from Patterson Park High, Mr. Runk attended the University of Maryland on a football scholarship for a year-and-a-half, but then transferred to the University of Arizona where he was an offensive tackle. Already married to the former Joan Johns who also graduated from Patterson Park, Mr. Runk squeezed in earning a master’s degree and teaching at an area high school between two stints coaching men’s lacrosse for the Wildcats. After the births of sons Carl, Keith and Curt, Mr. and Mrs. Runk decided to return to Maryland after Curt contracted spinal meningitis and lost his hearing as a result. Upon his return, Mr. Runk joined what was formerly known as Towson State College to coach lacrosse. Mr. Runk added football to his coaching responsibilities when the coach quit prior to the program’s debut in 1969. In three seasons, the Tigers went 11-14-1 under Mr. Runk, who handed the reins to one of his assistant coaches, Phil Albert. Lacrosse is where Mr. Runk made his greatest impact. From 1968 to 1979, Mr. Runk amassed a 115-63 at the NCAA Division II level with only one losing season. His crowning achievement was shaping the 1974 squad into a group that outlasted Hobart, 18-17, in overtime for the NCAA Division II championship. Tom Moore, a midfielder and co-captain of that 1974 team, said Mr. Runk insisted on a culture absent of favoritism. “The ones that didn’t buy into the culture, they had to work harder to get into the starting lineup,” he said. “Some of them did, and some of them decided to quit. The bottom line was we expected everybody to work really hard and we expected everybody to be a team player.” Keith Runk, who played goalkeeper for the Tigers from 1979 to 1982, said his father extended that expectation to his son. “There was no special treatment,” he said. “When I was on the field, I was a player. I wasn’t his son. I was no better or no worse. But on the way home, it was different. He was Dad.” Members of Towson and Hobart and their parents dined together on the eve of the 1974 title game. While the Hobart coach praised his players’ efforts and dedication, Mr. Runk took a different approach. “Coach Runk got up there in front of our parents, and he started making fun of all of us. He was saying, ‘I don’t know how these kids got into school because their SAT scores weren’t really that good,’” Moore said with a laugh. “This was one of the most intense moments we all had because we were looking at the guys we had to fight against the next day, and he’s got everybody in tears and laughing by making fun of us. And we didn’t mind it because we knew he was doing it to just have a good time.” Mr. Runk had a certain command of his teams. Tensions always ran high between Towson and Maryland. So when a skirmish broke out during a scrimmage between the area rivals in 1980, the Tigers players were more than willing to jump into the fray. “Our entire bench started to run out on the field, and Coach Runk turned around and put up his hand, and you never saw 40 guys stop on a dime like that in your life,” said former Baltimore Sun sports editor Gerry Jackson, who was a defenseman for Mr. Runk from 1978 to 1981. “The kind of respect he had from the team was amazing.” After back-to-back 5-7 records in 1997 and 1998, Mr. Runk was not retained by Towson, which hired Seaman after he had been let go by Johns Hopkins. While Seaman quipped that Mr. Runk was too upset with the administration to take out his anger on Seaman, the latter said Mr. Runk was always supportive. “We were such good friends that it never came up,” said Seaman, who had known Mr. Runk since Seaman was a coach at a high school on Long Island where Mr. Runk often visited to recruit players. “He never felt bitter toward me. He knew that I needed the job.” Mr. Runk enjoyed playing musical instruments such as the guitar, banjo and harmonica and was a member of a barbershop quartet while he was a student at Arizona. But next to lacrosse, he prioritized his family. Related Articles In 1978, Mr. Runk took a partial sabbatical to enroll at Gallaudet University and sign up for classes in sign language, audiology and the sociology of deafness. The following year, he taught basic sign language at Towson at least once per semester for 20 years. “It was important for him to teach people how to communicate with those who were hard of hearing,” his son said. “It was a tribute to the care that he had for the family and for people in similar positions. It wasn’t just about us or him.” Mr. Runk is survived by three sons, Carl of Burke, Virginia, Keith of Bel Air, and Curt of Jacksonville, South Carolina, one daughter, Brenda Parker of Ocean City, three brothers, Alfred of Forest Hill, David of Tampa, Florida, and Ted of San Francisco, California, two sisters, Joan of Daytona, Florida, and Donna of Port Richey, Florida, 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The family will hold a private service. A celebration of Mr. Runk’s life is planned for a later date.The holiday season is in full swing at the region's public school districts as students enjoy visits with Santa, take part in seasonal meals, learning about animals important to the season, engaging with friends and neighbors and spread messages of peace. Meanwhile, other districts are looking forward to the future with focuses on STEM programs, statewide events coming to town and capital projects. OLEAN Each month, Washington West students get a visit with Mike Morton of Sun-Dance-Kids Farm, who brings a featured animal friend for a visit. This month, a Christmas goat made a special appearance — better known to many in the Swedish tradition as a Julbocken. The husky pups had the chance to visit the yule goat and learn more about its affiliation with the Christmas holiday. On Monday, Mrs. Niece and Mrs. Graves' students were invited to a special volunteer luncheon at the Bartlett House. The luncheon was a thank you for helping with yard work and decorating. Students enjoyed pizza and ice cream in the beautiful dining room of the house and then enjoyed looking at the house fully decorated. Bolivar-Richburg students who participated in the Lion’s Club poster contest include (from left) Emerson Austin, Wyatt Pastor, Crimson Kron, Noah McPherson, Mason Hackett and Amelia Woodworth. BOLIVAR-RICHBURG On Monday, Ms. Stopha's art students were recognized for their contributions to the annual Lion's Club poster contest. This year's theme, "Peace Without Limits," inspired creative entries, with the following winners announced: 3rd place – Wyatt Pastor ($25); 2nd place – Crimson Kron ($25); and 1st place – Noah McPherson ($50). ELLICOTTVILLE The collaboration and connection being established in the STEM Program at Ellicottville Elementary showcase 21st-century learning. Students in fifth grade were able to lead the kindergarten students through a STEM project and share the final project, as a gift, at the traditional Senior Citizen Luncheon on Dec. 4. FILLMORE The Fillmore FFA will be hosting the NYS FFA District 10 Leadership Development Event Competitions on Feb. 8, 2025, starting at 9 a.m. This event requires numerous volunteers to judge these students who have worked hard at their respective competitions. Those interested in volunteering for the District 10 LDE Competiton are asked to fill out the form found at https://forms.gle/y8bdEiFZhypLAsa3A . Email Miss Haggerty with any questions at shaggerty@fillmorecsd.org . One of Santa’s favorite elves — Mrs. Davis — has been hard at work transforming the art room into Santa’s Workshop. During art this week, elementary kiddos will get to “shop” for free for gifts for their families. FRANKLINVILLE Bring the kids out to enjoy breakfast with Santa this Saturday in the high school cafeteria as the Class of 2026 will be serving all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Adults are $5, students 11 or older pay just $3 and kids 10 and under are free. Pictures with Santa are available for $5 and will be mailed or sent home. All proceeds benefit the Class of 2026. Native dancers ranging in age from Pre-K through grade 12 demonstrated Haudenosaunee social dancing for students and staff at Gowanda Elementary School. GOWANDA Gowanda's Title Vl Ögwe’ö:weh Education Program welcomed singers from the community and dancers from all three schools in observance of Native American Heritage Month. Dancers ranging in age from Pre-K through grade 12 demonstrated Haudenosaunee social dancing for students and staff just before Thanksgiving Break in the elementary school gym. Students danced to Alligator, Robin, Old Moccasin, Ga’dasyo:d (Stomp), Ladies Dance and Smoke Dance — some of the many social songs referred to as Earth Songs and Dances, Ha’degaënögeh Yointza’gehka, which are meant for enjoyment and to lift the spirits of the people. The dance backgrounds and origins were explained by the performers. Gowanda students and staff also enjoyed watching different styles of dance from all over Turtle Island with performances of powwow-style dances such as Jingle Dress, Hoop Dance and Fancy Shawl. WEST VALLEY On Wednesday, the West Valley school district will hold a public vote on a $6.1 million capital improvement project to address aging infrastructure and evolving educational needs. The project also includes a much-needed community playground, offering a safe, engaging space for children and fostering community connection. There will be no additional tax impact. Polls are open noon to 9 p.m. in the main entrance vestibule.
Rashford's potential departure would mark the end of an era for Manchester United, with the forward having been a part of the club's fabric for over a decade. From his debut as a fresh-faced teenager to his heroics in key matches, Rashford has etched his name into United's history books. However, football is a ruthless business, and the club must make tough decisions in order to compete at the highest level.
The recent Politburo meeting held in December has brought about significant attention and anticipation from various sectors. As the Chinese government continues to prioritize economic recovery and stability amidst global uncertainties, the outcomes of this meeting hold crucial implications for the trajectory of policies and the economy in the coming months.This unfortunate incident has sparked a debate among residents and spectators about the risks and regulations surrounding drone usage in public gatherings. While drones have become increasingly popular for capturing unique perspectives and enhancing event experiences, incidents like this serve as a reminder of the potential dangers and technical challenges associated with their operation.
Senate Democrats air concerns about Trump mass deportation planGovernor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Tuesday, lauded the Muslim Community in the state for its immense support for his administration and the contributions of the Muslim Ummah to the growth and development of the state since he assumed office. Makinde stated this while receiving the Muslim Community of Oyo State, led by its leader, Alhaji Kunle Sanni, on a courtesy visit at the Executive Chamber, Office of the Governor, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. The governor also donated a bus to the Muslim Community, urging them to continue to resist tendencies that can divide the state through religion or politics. The governor said, “Since 2019, I can say it without any bias that some of the quality advice that I have gotten in terms of governance came from our Muslim leaders. So, I don’t discriminate. “When some people came and said that the cabinet is lopsided, while I try to balance things, I also look for quality. If you look at the education sector, Commissioner for Education is a Muslim. SUBEB Chairman is a Muslim. Barrister Abdulraheem Abiodun, the chairman of Education Trust Fund, is a Muslim. I have nothing to hide. “They said the appointment of Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning is lopsided. It used to be Finance and Economic Planning but when we came in, we split it into two. And it is almost everything that is going on in Finance that is visible to someone doing Budget and Economic Planning. “Anything they want to bring to Exco, they will ask if it has been captured in the budget. If it is there, they will check how much has been spent and how much is remaining. He is the custodian and he is a Muslim. So, we have nothing to hide. “I will keep saying it that if people want to divide us along religious or political lines, we as leaders must resist that attempt and expose them. So, I want to say that it is our state; some have come and gone and I will go too. Whatever we do for our state is what the successor will meet and continue from there. “I am begging you that we should resist their attempts, because there are people that will profit from our division. But if we don’t allow division, they will go elsewhere. “Day before yesterday, one of the Christian leaders said some people are bringing up the issue of Sharia Court again in Oyo State. And I said, for me in Oyo State, our laws and constitution is what I swore to uphold. If they are within the law, fine. But if they are not, they should expect that I will insist that the law must be followed. “So, I want to use this opportunity to say that if there are certain people using the issue to play politics, they should have a rethink and constantly stay on the side of the law”. Speaking on the Ibadan stampede incident, Makinde assured that the law would take its due course to prevent future occurrences. “The incident at Islamic High School was avoidable and the loss of innocent lives was a sad one. Some of them would have been future leaders. Some are could have been future presidents but the dreams are dead. “And then, I listened to people on social media who were saying that because I know Oriyomi Hamzat, justice won’t prevail. I said to myself that these people don’t probably know the kind of person their governor is.”
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Peter Stano informed IRNA’s correspondent in London on Monday that the meeting between Mora and Takht Ravanchi will be held on Thursday in Geneva, Switzerland. According to the announced schedule, Takht Ravanchi will then meet with representatives of three European countries, Britain, France, and Germany on Friday. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has also informed that the meeting will be held at the level of deputy ministers. Referring to Iran’s principled policy of interacting and cooperating with other countries based on dignity, wisdom, and expediency, Baghaei described the upcoming talks with the three European countries as a continuation of meetings held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. In this round of talks, a range of regional and international issues and topics will be discussed and exchanged, including Palestine and Lebanon, as well as the nuclear issue, he added. 4399