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'Blood Battle': USU vs. WSU Red Cross competition returns for 22nd year

One of the most successful head-to-head collegiate blood drives in the country is kicking off its 22nd year this week. According to a press release from the American Red Cross on Tuesday, Utah State University and Weber State University's annual Blood Battle was set to kick off with Utah State University drawing first blood on Tuesday. Michael Smauldon, executive director of the American Red Cross Northern Utah Chapter, told the Standard-Examiner on Tuesday that the Blood Battle has been going on since 2003. "It's been a really friendly rivalry between Utah State University and Weber ...

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