Imagine being forced to live in the most remote corners of the Upper Midwest because other people came and took your land for themselves. Then,…
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March Madness Preview
March Madness is one of the best times of the year. What could beat four straight days of nonstop basketball, followed by even more big…
High School: How Much Does it Really Matter?
Every time I hear a frenzied freshman freaking out because they’re going to get a B in Honors Geometry or listen to a stressed-out student…
What is Aleppo? Don’t ask Gary Johnson!
Many people rightfully think that the 2016 election cycle has been one of the worst in American history, and voters are reacting accordingly. Most commonly…
College Football: Midseason Update and Predictions
As I write this, the college football season has already reached the halfway point. Most teams have already played at least six or seven games,…
The National Anthem: Sit or Stand?
Recently, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick caused quite a stir in the media when he opted to kneel on the sideline during the National…
How to Look Like You’re Halfway Decent at Fantasy Football in Five Easy Steps
Are you sick of finishing last in your Fantasy Football league? Are your friends laughing at you for wasting your first-round pick on a tight…
MLB Update: Who Expected This?
It’s been almost three months since I last updated you all on the happenings of Major League Baseball (MLB), and as predicted, nothing has gone…
Summer MLB Primer
Summer is approaching, and so too are its three certainties: road trips, hot weather, and lots of great baseball. Even though school has yet to…