Rosé Toi: Aura Chief – Vaping or Zyn-ing. If you’re going to have a crippling addiction, don’t look like you’re sucking on a USB stick or chewing tobacco like a 1960s man. Have some decorum and smoke a cigarette. Fella Squirtz: Sadie’s Assistant – My ick is men who are so controlling of their girlfriends,…
As the World Baseball Classic closes and the MLB regular season begins, now is a great time to check on the state of baseball for the 2026 season. The WBC was truly special this year as teams played their hearts out for their country, and Venezuela upset the “Avengers-level” threat of Team USA to become…
There has been no shortage of star power, great games or signature moments in this year’s NCAA Tournament, so what could be missing? For the second year in a row, only one double-digit seed made the Sweet 16. Last year, it was the No. 10 seed University of Arkansas, and this year it was the…
How often do you get something right on the first try? How often do you get something wrong if you don’t try? Never. As everyone around me began getting into relationships, I told my friends my plan. I was going to go one-and-done, find my perfect person, and be with her till death do us…
Lithobates palustris–the pickerel frog– is a medium-sized frog and the only native poisonous frog in North America. These amphibians secrete toxic bradykinin compounds through their skin. As you can imagine, this defense is capable of deterring many predators. Given the choice between a poison sandwich and a poisonless sandwich, I’m siding with the latter every…
The 2026 World Baseball Classic features some of the best baseball players in the world representing their countries on one of the biggest stages, and it ended with Venezuela winning it all. The World Baseball Classic is a tournament that happens every three years and began in 2006. The WBC is split into two phases:…
Awards season concluded with the 2026 Academy Awards ceremony on March 15, where many milestones were made in a historic night at the Dolby Theatre. Hosted by talk show talent Conan O’Brien, a hilarious comedian, this year’s show delivered as an exciting and delightful watch. O’Brien’s opening bit as Aunt Gladys, a character that Amy…
The 2026 Academy Awards ceremony will be one to remember for years to come, containing some of the most competitive races in recent memory that will leave a mark on history no matter which nominees come out on top. Last year, there were only two semi-competitive races in the acting categories, Best Actor and Best…
Shondaland delivered an impeccable fourth season of “Bridgerton,” teaching viewers about the challenges of society through Benedict’s journey as he navigates societal pressure through the lens of a Cinderella story. While my favorite couple is Penelope and Colin, I understand why some fans prefer Benedict and Sophie. Benedict has been a comedic relief for the…
Branta canadensis–Canada goose–is the largest species of goose and is a ubiquitous migratory species in North America. These herbivorous, freshwater-preferring waterfowl have done quite well in the modern age, conservatively numbering 5 million strong. While the picture above is a goose, some people long ago decided to refer to a grouping of these critters as…