Seminoles survive nail-biter vs. Louisville after injuries plauge FSU

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The Seminoles start 3-0 (1-0) for the first time since 2015.

The Florida State Seminoles kicked off ACC play on Friday night against the Louisville Cardinals on the road. Heading into the matchup, FSU was 2-0 for the first time since 2016, and winning close is a welcomed albeit nerve-wracking attribute this team is starting to acquire. Up against adversity, the Seminoles persevered and we were able to see grit in a team that will not be defeated despite everything thrown at them.

Linebacker Kalen Deloach and company started their first drive off with Deloach spying Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham and forcing an incompletion. Safety Renardo Green was able to stop the Cardinal’s drive and force the punt to start the Seminole offense

On offense, it only took one play to move the team into scoring position after a 41-yard pass to tight end Camren McDonald and another 3rd and long completion to wide receiver Johnny Wilson set up the Noles’ first score of the night with a touchdown pass to tight end Preston Daniel.

Louisville went on the attack soon after, with Cunningham completing passes to Dee Wiggins along with big runs by Jordan Jawhar. Louisville’s first score of the game came from a rushing touchdown by Malik.

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30-year mortgage rate surpasses 6%

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Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates climbed over 6% this week for the first time since the housing crash of 2008, threatening to sideline even more homebuyers from a rapidly cooling housing market. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the 30-year rate rose to 6.02% from 5.89% last week. The long-term average rate has more … Read more

Control of Religion in China through Digital Authoritarianism

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Under Xi Jinping’s leadership, PRC officials continue to assert far-reaching control over China’s diverse religious communities. As more religious activity and resources move online, especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, PRC authorities have expanded use of digital tools to surveil and suppress online religious expression. Invasive surveillance technologies track and monitor religious groups and … Read more

It’s love bug season again in Florida

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Love bugs are returning to Florida. Here’s what you need to know.

The insect, formally known as Plecia nearctica, are small black flies with a red thorax, according to a report from the University of Florida. They are most often seen flying about connected to one another as they procreate.

Adult males typically live around two to three days, while females can live for as long as a week. Their larvae feed on decayed plants in moist and damp areas or pastures under cow manure, according to a UF report.

Most people generally know them for the inconvenient splatter they produce on the hoods and windshields of vehicles. The UF report says that some of the species are attracted to the heat created by exhaust fumes along Florida’s highways.

In addition to muddying motorists’ visibility, their acidic bodies are known for ruining car paint. Mainly if they’re left out in the sun, stuck to the vehicles, for hours, according to Caliber Car Wash. They also seem more attracted to lighter-colored spaces, especially if they’ve been freshly painted, according to the UF report.

In more extreme cases, the bugs can cause buildup in the grill of a car, causing it to overheat.

In the unfortunate event that one, or a thousand, of these delightful creatures cover your vehicle, it’s recommended to soak the area for five minutes and scrub within 15-20 minutes to enhance the chances of not ruining the vehicle’s paint job, the UF report says.

The insects normally have two mating seasons each year causing headaches for Florida’s motorists. The first runs from April-May and the second from August-September.

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