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Former Merrimack Men's Hoops Star Jordan Minor Chooses Virginia
Shortly after Minor's announcement, Merrimack coach Joe Gallo tweeted that Minor and fellow transfer Ziggy Reid "will always be MC family!"

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Shortly after Minor's announcement, Merrimack coach Joe Gallo tweeted that Minor and fellow transfer Ziggy Reid "will always be MC family!"

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Bernard will read from his new novel "Small Animals Caught in Traps," and sign copies of the book. Find out when this event will take place.
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