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Princeton Tops U.S. News List, Five Other NJ Colleges Break Top 100: See Who Made It Princeton Tops U.S. News List, Five Other NJ Colleges Break Top 100: See Who Made It
Princeton Tops U.S. News List, Five Other NJ Colleges Break Top 100: See Who Made It Nearly 40 colleges across the Northeast have been recognized as some of the best in the nation. U.S. News released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Princeton University retained its No. 1 position on the national list, followed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. The 41st edition of the rankings evaluates nearly 1,700 colleges, using up to 17 academic quality metrics, including graduation rates and faculty resources.  "For over four decades, Best Colleges has served as a trusted and data-backed resource for students and f…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
From Jersey To Job Hunt: Falcons Boot Kicker Younghoe Koo After Costly Misses From Jersey To Job Hunt: Falcons Boot Kicker Younghoe Koo After Costly Misses
From Jersey To Job Hunt: Falcons Boot Kicker Younghoe Koo After Costly Misses New Jersey native Younghoe Koo is looking for a new job after the Atlanta Falcons replaced the longtime kicker with a Virginia Tech alum. John Parker Romo is in, Koo is out, after the 28-year-old went 5-for-5 in the team's Sunday Night Football win over the Minnesota Vikings last week. Koo had been a fixture in Atlanta for years, becoming one of the league's most consistent kickers before suffering a hip injury that altered the Ridgewood man's career. During his first five seasons with the Falcons, Koo made nearly 90 percent of his field goals before a hip injury in 2024 landed him on inju…

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by Zak Failla
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Princeton Cracks Top 10 In 2026 Rankings: See Which Northeast Colleges Shined Princeton Cracks Top 10 In 2026 Rankings: See Which Northeast Colleges Shined
Princeton Cracks Top 10 In 2026 Rankings: See Which Northeast Colleges Shined Universities across the Northeast dominated a new list of the best colleges in the US, with more than 30 institutions ranked among the nation's top 100. Niche released its 2026 Best Colleges in America list on Monday, Aug. 25. The annual rankings cover more than 4,000 US colleges and universities, comparing them based on academics, value, student life, and athletics. Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was ranked No. 1 overall. Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, followed in second place, while fellow Cambridge school Harvard University finished fo…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Metallica Triggers Mini-Quake At Virginia Tech With ‘Enter Sandman’ Metallica Triggers Mini-Quake At Virginia Tech With ‘Enter Sandman’
Metallica Triggers Mini-Quake At Virginia Tech With ‘Enter Sandman’ Metallica put on an earth-shaking show at Virginia Tech this week. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers took the stage Wednesday night, May 7 at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, where upwards of 60,000 fans showed up for the "seismic event."  When the opening chords of "Enter Sandman" played, officials reported that the energy from the stadium registered ground motion around a mile away, according to multiple reports. "The night the earth shook," Virginia Tech Athletics posted on social media.  Thanks for jumping with us, Metallica! Come back anytime 🤘 Posted by Virginia Tech Athle…

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by Zak Failla
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Buzz Is Building: Maryland Basketball Hires Texas A&M Coach To Replace Kevin Willard Buzz Is Building: Maryland Basketball Hires Texas A&M Coach To Replace Kevin Willard
Buzz Is Building: Maryland Basketball Hires Texas A&M Coach To Replace Kevin Willard Buzz is officially building in College Park. No April fooling. Buzz Williams, a proven winner with stops at Marquette, Virginia Tech, and most recently Texas A&M, has been named the new head coach of the Maryland Terrapins men’s basketball team, school officials announced Tuesday, April 1. The announcement comes just days after Kevin Willard’s exit for Villanova following a Sweet 16 run that captivated Terps Nation.  Now, Maryland is turning to a coach with 11 NCAA Tournament appearances, four Sweet 16 runs, and a reputation for gritty, disciplined basketball. Buzz Williams is…

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by Zak Failla