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The fruit in question...pumpkins at the Vertuccio Farms Fall Festival

Carving up a Halloween tradition — the origin of Jack-o-lanterns

Alex Keeler, Reporter
October 25, 2022
Busy studio at NEVN

4-Down Territory Ep 22-6 The Usual Goods, But With MLB Playoffs

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, James Mackey, Jared Heath, Alex Keeler, Preston Grace, and Jason Cousineau
October 20, 2022
Social Networks - a digital painting

Google settles lawsuit, will pay Arizona $85 million for using deceptive tracking practices

Alex Keeler, Reporter
October 6, 2022
James Mackey defeated in fantasy football last week by Jared. L to R Mackey, Grace, Heath, Keeler, Cousineau, Olafson

4-Down Territory Ep. 22-3 Jared’s Revenge

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, Jared Heath, Preston Grace, and Jason Cousineau
September 28, 2022
A tennis ball and net

Environmental demonstrator lights own arm on fire, disrupts Laver Cup tennis match

Alex Keeler, Reporter
September 23, 2022
Todd Walsh joins the guys in the NEVN studio this week

4-Down Territory Ep 22-2 Four Downs With Broadcaster Todd Walsh

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, Jared Heath, and Preston Grace
September 20, 2022
2013 Phoenix Suns logo

Phoenix Suns, Mercury owner Robert Sarver fined, banned for one year for racist, misogynistic comments

Alex Keeler, Reporter
September 16, 2022
Preston Grace joins the team this week for a whole lotta football.

4-Down Territory Ep 22-1 Unshelved – Football Frenzy

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, and Preston Grace
September 14, 2022
Empty soccer stadium in wales.

Sports organizations postpone, suspend, cancel events following death of Queen Elizabeth II

Alex Keeler, Reporter
September 10, 2022
James, Alex and Ole. Jared must have gotten grabbed by the UFO coming down the mountain

Incomplete Passes Ep 22-19 Week One Games-O-the-Week

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, and James Mackey
September 7, 2022
A shiny new semester!

Incomplete Passes Ep 22-18 NFL Preseason Touchdown or Touchback

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, and Jared Heath
August 31, 2022
ASU starts their football season on Thursday against NAU

Arizona State opens season Sept. 1 against Northern Arizona

Alex Keeler, Reporter
August 29, 2022
The guys are fired up for a lively round of MLB Fair or Foul.

Incomplete Passes Ep 15 Mid-Season ‘Fair or Foul’

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, and Jared Heath
July 21, 2022
WNBA and Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner has been imprisoned in Russia since February.

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russian court, faces ten years in prison

Alex Keeler, Reporter
July 8, 2022
Alex Keeler returns!

Incomplete Passes Ep 14 The Big PAC 16

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, and Jared Heath
July 7, 2022
Last pod of the regular season. Finals and summer break ahoy!

Incomplete Passes Ep 22-9 MLB Early Season ‘Fair or Foul’

Ole Olafson, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, Jared Heath, and Adam Vjestica
May 4, 2022
Get out your best Fiesta clothes for Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo celebrations return, some revelers still don’t understand holiday

Alex Keeler, Reporter
May 2, 2022
Western branch of the NFL Draft War Room

Incomplete Passes Ep 22-8 NFL Draft Special

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, and Jared Heath
April 26, 2022
Another day at the NEVN newsroom

Incomplete Passes Ep 22-7 To dink or dunk…that is the question!

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, James Mackey, Alex Keeler, and Adam Vjestica
April 19, 2022
April 20 has become a holiday of sorts

April 20 marks unofficial holiday for marijuana enthusiasts; prompts special dispensary deals, festivals

Alex Keeler, Reporter
April 19, 2022
Thank goodness...back to the selfie slides

Incomplete Passes Ep 22-6 It’s USFL Time!

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, and Jared Heath
April 12, 2022
413 people died from COVID in Arizona last week

Data shows nearly 6,500 new COVID-19 cases, 413 deaths since last week

Alex Keeler, Reporter
April 9, 2022
Mackey wasnt here to take a selfie so this is the original logo...thats Garrett Glynn

Incomplete Passes Ep 22-5 Sophomore Slump?

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Jared Heath, and Alex Keeler
April 5, 2022
There are 17 National Championships between the Final Four teams

Marquee matchups create intriguing NCAA Final Four

Alex Keeler, Reporter
April 1, 2022
Jared Heath joins the I.P. dudes for some laughs!

Incomplete Passes Ep 22-4 Free Agency Is Not Free

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, James Mackey, Alex Keeler, and Jared Heath
March 29, 2022
Ha! Look at Oles bracket! What a mess!

Incomplete Passes Ep 22-3 March Madness

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, James Mackey, Alex Keeler, and Foday Kromah
March 22, 2022
Actual Seahawks fan Alex Keeler gets ganged up on by actual Seahawks haters Ole Olafson and James Mackey

Incomplete Passes Ep. 22-2 The Big Trade

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, and James Mackey
March 8, 2022
WNBA and Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner has been imprisoned in Russia since February.

Phoenix Mercury star forward Brittney Griner detained by Russian police

Alex Keeler, Reporter
March 5, 2022
Incomplete Passes has returned!

Incomplete Passes Ep. 22-1 The Brightest All-Star Break

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, and Foday Kromah
February 22, 2022
A number of players with ties to Arizona were dradfted into the new USFL.

New football league aims to quench fans’ thirst in NFL offseason

Alex Keeler, Reporter
February 21, 2022
SoFi Stadium, which opened last year, hosts the LA Rams and Chargers.

Bengals, Rams match up for first time in Super Bowl LVI

Alex Keeler, Reporter
February 11, 2022
Yah...Yah...Its Valentines Day on Monday. Get it together Mackey!

4-Down Territory Ep. 22-5 The Super Show!

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, and Foday Kromah
February 9, 2022
Im obviously the G.O.A.T of G.O.A.Ts...look at my beard!

4-Down Territory Ep. 22-4 The G.O.A.T of G.O.A.T.s

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, Foday Kromah, Jeremy Beren, and James Mackey
February 2, 2022
The next available eight-week Cannabis Industry Education course begins in March.

New course sets up SCC students for future in cannabis industry

Alex Keeler, Reporter
February 2, 2022
The newsroom/COVID recording studio. Jeremy Beren in background writing messages about the Blackhawks

4-Down Territory Ep 22-3 Do Not Rouse the Sleeping Bing Dwen

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, and Foday Kromah
January 26, 2022
Were not talking heads, were talking skulls...anyone can see that!

4-Down Territory Ep 22-2 Saquon Barkley ruined my season…again

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, and Foday Kromah
January 18, 2022
New year, same lucky podcasting shirt for Ole.

4-Down Territory Ep 22-1 What? The Bears Fired Matt Nagy!

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, and James Mackey
January 13, 2022
I guess Ill quit texting Mackey and just send up the bat-signal

4-Down Territory Ep 21-14 All I Want for Christmas is Sports

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, and James Mackey
December 22, 2021
Were pretty sure he sleeps with that hat on

4-Down Territory Ep 21-13 The What Bowl?

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, and Foday Kromah
December 15, 2021
Oh no! More from Mackeys mind control center!

4-Down Territory Ep 21-12 The Committee is Right

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, and James Mackey
December 8, 2021
Some of the colorful decorations seen at the 2019 parade. The 2020 edition was cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.

“Peace on Earth” theme emphasized at this year’s Electric Light Parade

Alex Keeler, Reporter
December 3, 2021
Mackey...giddy about being old enough to remember Michigan beating Ohio State.

4-Down Territory Ep 21-11 Go Blue

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, Foday Kromah, and Jake Anderson
December 1, 2021
Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley packed up and headed west to USC.

Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury linked with Oklahoma Sooners job

Alex Keeler, Reporter
November 30, 2021
Alex got upgraded to an actual table! No more Middle School desk for this kid!

4-Down Territory Ep 21-10 THE GAME

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, and Foday Kromah
November 24, 2021
The Cardinals are now an NFL-best 9-2 after beating the Seahawks without star players DeAndre Hopkins and Kyler Murray.

Cardinals top Seahawks, improve to 9-2

Alex Keeler, Reporter
November 22, 2021
One big happy, social distanced, family

4-Down Territory Ep 21-9 If It Were Only True

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, and James Mackey
November 17, 2021
SCCs softball team is gearing up for another season next spring.

SCC softball wants to pile up the victories, on and off the diamond

Alex Keeler, Reporter
November 11, 2021
Mackeys Tuesday afternoon prison

4-Down Territory Ep 21-8 Hail State

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, James Mackey, Alex Keeler, and Foday Kromah
November 3, 2021
Sodexo workers prepare meals at Arties Cafe

SCC’s Artie’s Café has new food services provider

Alex Keeler, Reporter
November 1, 2021
This just in...NEVN reporter and Bears fan James Mackey says he is rooting for the Packers over the Cardinals!

4-Down Territory Ep 21-7 The Box for Foday

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, James Mackey, Alex Keeler, and Jeremy Beren
October 27, 2021
The Cardinals faithful have been treated to a surprise 6-0 start in 2021.

Excitement builds as Cardinals continue franchise record-tying start

Alex Keeler, Reporter
October 22, 2021
The Cardinals tight, low-scoring victory over the 49ers ensured a first 5-0 start since 1974.

5-0 Cardinals battling injuries in addition to opponents on the schedule

Alex Keeler, Reporter
October 11, 2021
Kyler Murray completed 28 passes for 316 yards and ran for a touchdown in Sundays win at Jacksonville.

Arizona Cardinals overcome halftime deficit on the road, move to 3-0

Alex Keeler, Reporter
September 27, 2021
Arizona hung on to win 34-33 at State Farm Stadium on Sunday

Cardinals outlast Vikings in dramatic 67 point shootout

Alex Keeler, Reporter
September 19, 2021
Kyler Murray began the season in outstanding fashion, throwing for 289 yards and four touchdowns against Tennessee last Sunday.

Cardinals host Vikings, seek second consecutive 2-0 start

Alex Keeler, Reporter
September 18, 2021
Phoenix Mercury star forward Diana Taurasi is averaging 15 points per game in her 17th season.

Phoenix Mercury battle for playoff positioning as season winds down

Alex Keeler, Reporter
September 13, 2021
ESPNs broadcast of a lopsided high school football game created confusion and embarrassment for the network.

Bishop Sycamore controversy rocks ESPN

Alex Keeler, Reporter
September 2, 2021
Arizona State football opens its season on Sept. 2 against Southern Utah.

ASU football makes final preparations for 2021 campaign

Alex Keeler, Reporter
August 27, 2021
Arizona fell short at CWS, Head Coach Jay Johnson hired by LSU

What’s next for Arizona Wildcats baseball?

Alex Keeler, Reporter
June 23, 2021
Tim Tebow may be switching gears from baseball back to NFL football.

Jacksonville Jaguars, Urban Meyer consider signing former Heisman winner Tim Tebow as tight end, decision brings mixed reviews from current, former players

Alex Keeler, Reporter
May 13, 2021
Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley packed up and headed west to USC.

Arizona quarterbacks projected among top picks in next year’s draft

Alex Keeler, Reporter
May 9, 2021
This years draft took place in Cleveland, Ohio

Trey Lance from North Dakota State picked third in NFL draft, surprises many

Alex Keeler, Reporter
May 5, 2021
Scottsdale baseball is looking forward to the postseason

Scottsdale Community College baseball enters postseason with momentum

Alex Keeler, Reporter
May 1, 2021
Protesters at the Derek Chauvin trial march

Minnesota pro sports teams delay games in response to Duante Wright killing

Alex Keeler, Reporter
April 17, 2021
NFL fans get an additional chance to cheer for their team this season

NFL adds extra regular season game, plan meets with mixed reviews from players

Alex Keeler, Reporter
April 8, 2021
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