Author: jennrmcgraw
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In The Know: TW: Mass Shootings
This article requires updating, which is the unfortunate reality of living in the United States of America. As you read this, the statistics related to gun violence may already be outdated. In the past week, it is unclear how many people were killed or injured, or how many incidents of gun violence occurred. What is…
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REVIEW: New Hope’s “The Cloak and Wand” is bewitchingly wonderful
Nestled on 67 Peddlers Village in Lahaska, PA lies a magical store and experience called “The Cloak and Wand.” This shop, with one other location in Connecticut, is a unique witchy shop to satisfy all of your spooky needs year round, including their staple potion bar where you can create custom hot and cold beverages…
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2023 NFL Draft: AFC South Breakdown
With the NFL Draft around the corner, let’s take a look at each NFL team’s biggest needs heading into the Draft so they can guarantee success next season. Today, I’m analyzing the AFC South. It’s been a seemingly quiet offseason so far for these four teams, so I’ll jump right into their needs. Jacksonville Jaguars…
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2023 NFL Draft: NFC South Breakdown
With the NFL Draft around the corner, let’s take a look at each NFL team’s biggest needs heading into the Draft so they can guarantee success next season. Today, I’m analyzing the NFC South. Carolina Panthers The Carolina Panthers (7-10) have their work cut out for them in a seemingly open NFC South. Having already…
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In The Know: Updates from East Palestine, Ohio
It’s been a little over two months since the devastating Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio that left lasting environmental impacts on the community. The trains carried hazardous materials and, because of the derailment, had to be disposed. Emergency crews decided that there would be a “controlled burning” of the chemicals for two…
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March Madness works for younger generations, here’s why
Have you recovered from the bad beats and busted brackets from March Madness? Odds are, if you’ve been following along with the madness that ended with a UConn national victory, you probably partook in some of the college hoops tournament festivities. Every year, eager sports fans are readily preparing their brackets and making bets left…
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2023 NFL Draft: AFC North Breakdown
With the NFL Draft around the corner, let’s take a look at each NFL team’s biggest needs heading into the Draft so they can guarantee success next season. Today, I’m analyzing the AFC North with a lot of questions surrounding a few quarterbacks, specifically Lamar Jackson’s future. Pittsburgh Steelers The Steelers have quietly had a…
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2023 NFL Draft: NFC North Breakdown
With the NFL Draft around the corner, let’s take a look at each NFL team’s biggest needs heading into the Draft so they can guarantee success next season. Today, I’m analyzing the NFC North, a now wide-open division as Aaron Rodgers is set to depart from the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay Packers Well, it’s…
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Best Sports Movies Madness Bracket: Round FOUR
Welcome to the First & Jenn Sports Movies Madness Poll! Each week, you’ll vote on the best sports movies in each round until there is one left: the BEST sports movie. Cast your vote below to see your favorite movie make it to the win!
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Best Sports Movies Madness Bracket: Round THREE
Welcome to the First & Jenn Sports Movies Madness Poll! Each week, you’ll vote on the best sports movies in each round until there is one left: the BEST sports movie. Cast your vote below to see your favorite movie make it to the final round!
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March Madness: Best Bets for 3/18
Surely, your bracket must be busted now. But have no fear, you can still focus on some of these great bets for today’s matchups. You can find more fantastic bets at BetQL.com Missouri-Princeton O147.5 (-110, BetMGM) Sources: just trust me bro. No seriously, Princeton is crazy good and riding the energy from the first round. But…
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1st & Jenn: Episode 2.6 – Shout Our Struggle (And Positive Affirmation)
In the sixth episode, Jenn McGraw sits down with Miss Atlantic Shores 2023 Belle Nicholas, a candidate in the upcoming Miss New Jersey scholarship competition, to discuss her work in the mental healthcare field. They also dive into Nicholas’ social impact, “Shout Our Struggle,” which you can learn about here and follow her podcast here. McGraw rounds out the night…
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Best Sports Movies Madness Bracket: Round TWO
Welcome to the First & Jenn Sports Movies Madness Poll! Each week, you’ll vote on the best sports movies in each round until there is one left: the BEST sports movie. Cast your vote below to see your favorite movie make it to the next round!
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March Madness: Best Bets for 3/17
Below are some of my favorite bets for today’s slate of March Madness games! You can find more fantastic bets at BetQL.com! Memphis ML (-135, BetMGM) I’m not sure how good Florida Atlantic is going to be, but I feel more confident in siding with Memphis today. I took them in my brackets and I’m taking…
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March Madness: Best Bets for 3/16
Below are some of my favorite bets for today’s slate of March Madness games! Some of these you can find on BetQL.com! Furman-Virginia 1st Half U60.5 (-120, BetMGM) ✅ Furman isn’t a strong defensive team, so I think we’re going to see a lot of action from Virginia early. For that reason, take the first…
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March Madness Bracket: My Picks, Full Bracket
3 Teams I Like: 3 Teams I Don’t: Final Four: Good Value Futures:
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1st & Jenn: Episode 2.5 – Crowns, Cleats & Courtside
In the fifth episode, Jenn McGraw sits down with Miss Bay Shore 2023 Jessica Wriggins, a candidate in the upcoming Miss New Jersey scholarship competition, to discuss her work in the healthcare field. They also dive into Wriggins’ social impact, “Let’s Talk Diabetes,” which you can learn more about here. McGraw then rapid fires her March Madness 2023…
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Best Sports Movies Madness Bracket: Round ONE
Welcome to the First & Jenn Sports Movies Madness Poll! Each week, you’ll vote on the best sports movies in each round until there is one left: the BEST sports movie. Cast your vote below to see your favorite movie make it to the next round!
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1st & Jenn: 2023 NFL DRAFT Interview – Judd Erickson, QB from University of San Diego
In a special edition of First & Jenn, Jenn McGraw sat down with 2023 NFL Draft prospect Judd Erickson, a QB from the University of San Diego. Judd’s football career dates back to his high school years when he played at Mountain Vista High School. Before graduating in 2017, he earned a plethora of honors,…
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1st & Jenn: 2023 NFL DRAFT Interview – Jeremy Lucien, CB from Vanderbilt
In a special edition of First & Jenn, Jenn McGraw sat down with 2023 NFL Draft prospect Jeremy Lucien, a cornerback from Vanderbilt. In his senior season, Lucien played all 12 games where he made 47 tackles (33 solo). He also had a Vanderbilt-best eight tackles against Ole Miss. Before Vanderbilt, he played 29 games…
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