The Knights improved last season to make the finals after a difficult period in the club s history. They were knocked out in the first week by South Sydney and have been expected to build on that effort in 2021. But that will hinge on a united group, with O Brien assuring fans there would be no fractures behind closed doors despite a pre-season of unwanted drama. The group is not divided, O Brien said. If anything, Tuesday served as probably galvanising them a little bit. They understand that the team is like a family. They understand that family members make mistakes.
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Dr. Scott Named Dean of Social Sciences
January 5, 2021
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Dr. Christine Scott has been named the dean of the Division of Social Sciences, University of the Ozarks officials announced this week
Scott, an associate professor of business, began her new duties on Jan. 4, 2021. She succeeds Joel Rossmaier, who resigned in December in order to return to the classroom on a full-time basis.
A first-generation college student, Scott earned a degree in accounting from Ozarks in 1995 and went on to earn an MBA from Webster University in 2004. She earned her doctorate in business administration (DBA) in 2019 from Walden University where she was inducted into Delta Mu Delta for her doctoral GPA and academic excellence. She has taught in higher education since 1998 and at Ozarks since 2010.
Rugby league: Newcastle Knights captain Mitchell Pearce quits role after sexting scandal
6 Jan, 2021 05:00 PM
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Pearce is expected to address the media about his decision before returning to training on Thursday morning. Photo / Photosport
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Mitchell Pearce will step down as captain of the Newcastle Knights effective immediately following a text message scandal which has rocked the club.
The halfback s wedding day was called off just days out from the event after alleged inappropriate text messages from Pearce to a young female club employee.
Pearce was scheduled to marry his partner Kristin Scott on Tuesday in front of 150 family and friends, including some of the biggest names in the NRL.