Missouri State Bears to Compete ‌in 2025 Xbox Bowl

Missouri‌ State University’s football team has accepted an invitation to participate ⁢in the 2025 Xbox ⁣Bowl, a ​postseason college football game operated⁢ by ESPN Events. The bowl game,replacing the former Bahamas Bowl,will be held at The Star,the ⁣Dallas cowboys’ 91-acre headquarters and training facility in Frisco,Texas.

Missouri⁢ State ​season ticket holders and Bears Fund members will receive priority‌ access to ‌tickets before they become ⁤available to the general public. The university encourages all fans to purchase tickets through the Missouri⁢ State Athletics Box Office to ensure seating within the⁢ Bears’ designated fan section and to directly support the athletics program.

Further details regarding ‍game tickets, hotel accommodations, and bowl-related activities will be released in the coming days on MissouriStateBears.com​ and the team’s​ social ​media channels (@MoStateFootball and @MissouriStBears).

The Xbox Bowl is part of ESPN Events’ portfolio of 17⁣ postseason college ​football games,known for showcasing emerging ​NFL ⁣talent and providing‍ memorable fan experiences. ⁤more information about the 2025 Xbox Bowl can be found at www.XboxBowl.com.

About The Star: The ⁣Star in‌ Frisco, Texas, is a unique development resulting from a partnership between the City‌ of Frisco, Frisco ISD, and the dallas Cowboys. It features Ford⁤ Center, a 12,000-seat stadium, alongside various ‍amenities including a luxury hotel, fitness ​center, sports therapy facility, residential tower, coworking space, and dining/shopping options.

Media Contact: For ⁣media inquiries related to Missouri State’s participation, ‍contact Rick Kindhart at rkindhart@missouristate.edu.

Digital Immigration System in the UK fuels Anxiety and Creates Barriers for Migrants

A new report from Migrant Voice ⁣and the University of Warwick reveals significant challenges and anxieties stemming from the UK’s transition too a largely digital-only immigration system. The shift,which began in 2018 and accelerated ⁣this year⁣ with the near-worldwide requirement of eVisa verification for migrants,is creating stress⁣ and potential exclusion for those navigating the new processes.

The study,based on interviews with⁣ 40 migrants,highlights widespread concerns about proving legal status within strict deadlines. Participants expressed fear of losing their rights due to errors within the digital portal, or simply being unable to successfully navigate the system. ​One interviewee voiced distrust, referencing the Windrush scandal as a cautionary⁢ tale about relying on government-held migration records, citing instances of applications disappearing from the system.

beyond anxieties, migrants reported practical difficulties including technical failures, shifting deadlines, and errors impacting their ability to work, ‌travel, secure housing, pursue education, and access essential public services. Many found themselves in the frustrating ​position of correcting mistakes they did not create, leading ⁣to feelings of vulnerability.

The report also⁣ points to a lack of understanding amongst those tasked with verifying digital immigration status – employers, landlords, airline staff, and border officials – resulting in delays and confusion. Migrants frequently found themselves needing to explain the system to those who were supposed to be administering it.

Specific issues identified included the complexity of the processes, language barriers, and difficulties generating⁣ the ​necessary “share code” for proving right-to-work or ‌rent. Accessing clear guidance from the Home Office ‍proved problematic, with many receiving unhelpful responses via email or ⁣helpline.

The research emphasizes that migrants with limited digital literacy,language skills,or disabilities are notably vulnerable to ​being excluded. Participants noted the lack of translation for the ​system into languages other than English,forcing reliance on ‌community organizations and online⁢ platforms for assistance.

Dr. Derya Ozkul of⁣ the University of Warwick ​underscored the real-world consequences of these issues, stating that researchers ​heard accounts of individuals losing job opportunities, missing flights, experiencing data ‌breaches, and fearing the loss of⁣ their legal status. The report concludes with a stark​ warning: the⁤ move to a compulsory,digital-only system,without providing option options,carries significant risks and is ⁣demonstrably creating hardship for those ⁣it ​is intended to serve.

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Dallas Cowboys Receiver CeeDee⁤ Lamb Anticipates Physical Playoff-Style‍ Matchup‌ Against Detroit Lions

Allen Park,MI – Dallas Cowboys wide⁤ receiver CeeDee Lamb expressed confidence heading into Thursday’s crucial ‍matchup against the Detroit​ Lions,characterizing the game ⁣as a “playoff game essentially” with both teams vying for postseason positioning. Lamb acknowledged the ⁤Lions’ aggressive defensive style, stating, “I know that these DBs, they ⁤like to⁢ put hands on. They​ run a⁣ lot of man and they’re going‌ to be in your‍ face. ⁣You know what’s going on‌ in this fight, it’s just on how ‌you’re going to prepare for it.‌ It’s almost⁣ like a boxing match.”

The Cowboys (9-3) currently hold a slight⁤ edge in the NFC playoff​ picture, but a win over the ​Lions (7-5) would further⁤ solidify their standing. Lamb emphasized‍ the team’s focus⁤ remains internal, despite Detroit’s own playoff aspirations.”We know what we’ve got to do for us,” Lamb said. “We’re not really speaking on ‌what they’ve ​got. They understand their situation, we know what we’ve got.” He also‍ noted the⁣ team is⁢ aware of the challenges of playing on the road, where they’ve secured victories ⁣against only the Jets and Raiders in six attempts, losing their other four away games by an average of 11 points.

lamb downplayed the ⁢idea that ⁣the Cowboys need a⁣ signature⁤ road win, but conceded, “I⁤ do say we‌ do need it…because of the⁢ situation we’re in, we need⁢ it now.” he ⁤anticipates a hard-fought contest, adding, “It’s going to be physical, it’s going to be long, it’s going to be hard.”

Coming off⁤ three​ consecutive wins, Lamb and the Cowboys are riding a wave of‌ momentum.”We take a lot of ‌confidence into this game,” Lamb stated. ‌”We’ve won, we’ve proved it to ⁤ourselves we could do it three times in a row, why not make it four?” He also expressed enjoyment in facing physical opponents, saying, ⁤”I find fun in that…That’s what⁣ football ‌is, and then sometimes the ref will let you play, and then‍ sometimes⁣ they won’t.‍ So we’ll see how that goes.”