November 27th 1870: Baseball is labelled “The National Game” by The New York Times. It is recorded that the first baseball game in the U.S. took place in 1846. It only took a short 24 years for baseball to become so popular that is labelled “The National Game”. It’s no surprise that America’s pastime is […]
Author: Lindsey Spina
This Week in Sports History, Nov. 20, 2018
Nov. 20 1902: The Tour de France bicycle race is created In 1902, the Tour de France bicycle race was created by Geo Lefevre and Henri Desgrange. In 1903, 60 men competed in the first Tour de France race. The race consisted of 1,500 miles and went around France. The bikers went through Paris, Lyon, […]
Wardrobe must-haves
Everyone has an article of clothing or two that is a must-have and works with any outfit. If you’re looking to acquire more of these wardrobe style staples, here are some suggestions that could help. Everyone needs denim in their closet. Denim is great because it goes with anything and can be dressed up […]
Don’t be THAT person: Airplane etiquette
Not many people are fond of airplanes. Having to sit in a small seat next to strangers is not how most people want to spend their time. However, spending this time sitting next to people who are completely inconsiderate makes this experience ten times worse. If you follow these simple rules of etiquette you can […]
Jazz up your salads
Eating healthy is a difficult task for many people, and it’s normal to quickly get bored with healthy options. Lucky for you, I have some great ideas to jazz up salads and make being healthy a lot more interesting. For some people, it is easy to use romaine or iceberg lettuce as a salad base, […]
Spooky Tattoo Ideas
Halloween is right around the corner, and if you want to make this Halloween one to remember, I have the perfect suggestion for you— spooky tattoos. What better way to remember this Halloween than by getting a spooky tattoo? There is so much you can do when it comes to Halloween tattoos, and these are […]
This Week in Sports History, Oct. 16, 2018
From the original Ancient Grecian olympics to last year’s Super Bowl, sports have been around for millenia. Today’s public, however, often don’t know the history of some of the nation’s favorite sports. Here you can find some relevant, monumental, and inspiring games that have changed the future of sports forever. Oct. 16, 1916 Los Angeles […]
Group Halloween Costumes for you and all of your besties
Halloween is quickly approaching, which means it is time to start planning your group Halloween costumes. Choosing your costumes can be a stressful event for some people, so I’m here to give you a few ideas. Whether you do the bare minimum or go all out is up to you, but either way, your group […]
Seriously Kidding: New dining hall to go in the Alvin Sherman Library
Have you wanted to get Chick-Fil-A, McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Taco Bell or Chipotle on campus? Well the wait is officially over. The first floor of the Alvin Sherman Library is being converted into a dining hall with all your favorite fast-food restaurants! By the end of this semester, you will finally be able to binge eat […]
Throw a Harry Potter themed party
As the first semester starts to get into full swing and stress creeps in to every available space, it becomes the perfect time to let your worries go for a day and celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Harry Potter! These few simple tips just cover an inch of the wand for the possibilities of how […]