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Why We Can't Stop Telling St. Peter's Cinderella Story Why We Can't Stop Telling St. Peter's Cinderella Story
Why We Can't Stop Telling St. Peter's Cinderella Story At first blush, the Saint Peter's Peacocks are just a "dude with an ugly mustache and a gritty group of underdogs." Those are not our words — it's how the team described itself in a Tweet, thanking the nation for its support after its Elite Eight run.  The Peacocks' jest and heightened self-awareness might be what make them so loveable: They don't take themselves too seriously, but man, do they work hard.  They made history as the first-ever No. 15 seed to reach the Elite Eight, following their victory over No. 3 seed Purdue on Friday.  The consecutive and unexpected wins shocked fans an…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Jersey City Teen Battling Brain Tumor Gets 'Ultimate Wish' Granted Jersey City Teen Battling Brain Tumor Gets 'Ultimate Wish' Granted
Jersey City Teen Battling Brain Tumor Gets 'Ultimate Wish' Granted A Jersey City teen recently diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor is about to have his ultimate wish granted. On March 7, Antonio Sellers will attend the legendary basketball game between Duke University and UNC in North Carolina. Sellers, 16, made headlines last year after his initial diagnosis, being called a fighter “on and off the court.” Antonio was caught off guard by family members, teachers and classmates as well as Make-A-Wish New Jersey and Jersey’s Mike’s Subs, who told him that his dream had come to life, ABC reports. The Duke fan and Hudson Catholic varsity basketball…

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by Valerie Musson