The Flare

Tuesday
Alright, by now you know the drill — another Tuesday in the books and more primary action to recap. Bernie Sanders and his campaign got to share the wealth of some delegates, as he came through with a surprising win over Hillary Clinton in Michigan. The usual suspect Donald Trump continued to collect, winning Hawaii, Michigan and Mississippi, but the competition is closing in as Ted Cruz took Idaho. Mitt Romney has even joined the fight to make sure the Donald gets fired … or never hired. There’s also talk of a brokered convention for the Republican Party.

Maria Sharapova
There’s something really awkward about having to tell on yourself. Monday afternoon, Sharapova held a press conference where she came forward, admitting to the use of mildronate, a drug she’s used for quite some time now that resulted in a failed drug test at the Australian Open. Honesty is the best policy, but sometimes it comes at a cost. A big cost. Big name sponsors like Nike and Porsche are dropping like flies. Sharapova’s career, in which she has won 35 single majors, is now in jeopardy.

Bye Bye, Peyton
After 18 years of magic, the Omaha train has finally left the station. Peyton Manning, two-time Super Bowl winner, five-time NFL MVP and owner of quite a few NFL records, announced his retirement Monday during a memorable press conference. Manning went out on top (kind of), winning the Super Bowl in February and wrapping up one of the most successful careers in NFL history, playing for both the Colts and Broncos. He joins Charles Woodson, Marshawn Lynch and Calvin Johnson who are also hanging up their cleats for what will now be a life of broadcasting, the Hall of Fame and hopefully more Papa Johns commercials. It’s your move, Eli.

RIP George Martin
Legendary producer Sir George Martin, also known as the “Fifth Beatle” died Tuesday at the age of 90. Martin signed the Beatles after hearing a demo back in 1962, and music hasn’t really been the same since. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr shared their thoughts and memories of Martin with fans on social media. Though Beatlemania was some of his most outstanding work, Martin also produced records for other well known artists like Cheap Trick, Celine Dion, and Kenny Rogers.

Wheaton College

Change is good, right? After a highly publicized battle between Wheaton and former professor Larycia Hawkins, who famously wore a hijab and made some questionable theological claims, change is coming. A resolution between Hawkins and the institution came back in February when both sides agreed to go their separate ways. Wheaton has announced Margaret Diddams, an alumna and current Seattle Pacific assistant provost, will take over as the provost of her former school in Chicago this summer. Hawkins has moved on as well, accepting a fellowship at UVA to study Islam.

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