The Miscellany Crossword: “Wanna See a Movie?”
Across: 1. Ready to swing 6. Think ahead 10. A text, for short 13. Quagmire 14. Structure in a grainy photograph? 15. Shirts 17. Prefix with -plasm 18. Radiate 19.…
Day: February 25, 2021
The Miscellany Crossword: “Social Distancing”
Across 1. Small swellings 6. Newest 14. Zen Buddhist’s Enlightenment 15. French lexicographer Pierre 16. Surpass 17. Restrained 18. Uninhibited, or let the genie out of the bottle? 20. Coffee…
More than just a semifinal: Australian Open highlights stars’ intertwined legacies
When Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka faced off in the semifinals of the 2021 Australian Open last week, the tennis world, athletes and avid sports fans alike had a hard…
Lessons from the impeachment trial you can apply to your love life
While Valentine’s Day may have passed us by already, it is never too late to reevaluate your romantic relationships and ask yourself, “What can I do differently?” And where better…
Pandemic bolsters the case for college athlete compensation
“As far as paying players, professionalizing college athletics, that’s where you lose me. I’ll go do something else, because there is enough entitlement in this world as it is.” These…
Texan(s) see snow for the first time
I have seen more snow in the past week than Ted Cruz. Normally this wouldn’t be saying much, as Cruz, like me, is from Texas, but given the circumstances, it…
Dr.G’s Love Advice: Post-Quarantine Advice
Dear Dr. G, I just got out of a 10-day isolation after testing positive for COVID-19. How do I explain to potential hook-ups that I am now officially 100% COVID-free? …
Greenwashed: How utility climate pledges are purely performative
From a climate perspective, the new Biden administration is something to be happy about, particularly after a four-year stretch replete with climate change denial and rampant misinformation. Biden has made…
Brewers across campus sculpt snowy structures
As students remain cooped up on campus due to COVID-19, some Brewers are capturing their creative spirits through the temporary, but beautiful, medium of snow. From Matthew Vassar and his…