Teen Gymnast Calls Out Online Hate

January 21, 2026 | Edition #387

Competitive loses are never easy to deal with, but when criticism follows, it stings even more. Auburn gymnastics recently experienced this, until one of them decided to speak up. Meanwhile, with the Winter Olympics approaching, a mother-son duo are on the verge of making history. Let’s get started!

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As you read above, Sophia Bell, an Auburn sophomore, has defended her teammates against online hate from the gymternet. So tell us,

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DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know, the 2026 Winter Olympics will need more than 3 million cubic yards of artificial snow? Yes, the Winter Olympics will start on Feb 6 in a much warmer climate than when the first Winter Olympics was held. Some studies show February temperatures have warmed by 6.4°F over the last 7 decades in Milan!

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