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What else are we covering into today’s edition, Hokies?

🏈 Effect games
👟 Christian Jackson’s story
🦃 And much, much more!

🦃 STOCK UP

🔼 Be Ready. The football Effect games have been released! The home opener on Sept. 6 will be the Maroon Effect. The White Effect game will be on Sept. 20. The Orange Effect game will be on homecoming on Oct. 4.

🏈 Learn more about the Effect games.

🤔 HOKIE TRIVIA

The Rise. Former baseball Hokie Carson DeMartini has risen through MLB farm teams very quickly.

Which MLB organization is he with?

Think you got it? Scroll to the bottom and find out!

🟠 ONE BIG THING

Bounce Back. Senior track and field athlete Christian Jackson has broken down barriers and records as a dual-sport athlete in both cross country and track and field since 2021. Jackson experienced a torn hip labrum and three separate stress fractures from April 2022 to March 2024. His persevering mindset led him to multiple medals in the 2024-25 season.

👟 Here’s more about Jackson.

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Philadelphia Phillies!

🦃 Have a great Thursday!