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68 teams started the men’s NCAA basketball tournament, and now there are four remaining. Kentucky, Wisconsin, Duke and Michigan State remain in the quest for the national title. These four teams now head to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. for games on April 4 and 6 to crown the national champion.
Who says conventions have to be boring? Many people think a convention is just sitting at over-priced, fancy dinners, attending classes that might teach them something, and being forced to listen to a guest speaker who has nothing profound to say. Others think conventions are just for nerds dressed up in costumes. However, some conventions are both fun and educational.
In recent years social networking has become a major part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. With the advancement of hand held technology and the convenience of smart phones it has become easier and easier for one site in particular to play an integral role in the way we use the internet today. Whether it be reading the news, filing taxes, online shopping, or even just listening to music, Facebook has managed to make itself a part of the mix. On just about any well-known website a person can think of it is possible to sign in or sign up with just a Facebook username and password. Users are able to click a little blue button to share their experiences with up to 5000 friends, family members, and coworkers.
Some of the most common supplements used by college students to aid them in staying up late are energy drinks. Common energy drinks include: Red Bull, Monster, and Rockstar. Many students at Saint Leo University are aware that energy drinks are not healthy, yet they still drink them. This is partially because they do not know the risks posed by the intake of these drinks.
Serena Williams will be competing in the Australia Open 2014 that starts this week. She is not just going for another Grand Slam title, she is going to add another mark towards becoming the “greatest women tennis player of all time”. She is 32 years old and by this time in many of her past opponents careers, they decided it was time to retire. She has previously the Australian open back in 2010, and wants to claim victory to the field yet again. The only downfall is that Williams has not competed her since due to illness and injury. From the French Open back in 2012, Williams has won 16 of the 22 tournaments she played in.
Of all the senses, sight is the one people rely on the most. Try crossing a street, driving to work or studying for finals while blind. It is very difficult, if not impossible. Now try fighting crime blind.
With less than three weeks remaining until the NFL draft, there is a lot of buzz surrounding Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston, and for good reason. In Winston’s debut season as a redshirt sophomore in 2013, he led Florida State to their first National Championship since 1999. In doing so, Winston was also awarded the Heisman trophy; the highest honor for collegiate football players. In terms of physical ability, Jameis Winston has been rated as the best quarterback prospect to come out of college since Andrew Luck, who is now a pro-bowl signal caller for the Indianapolis Colts.
“Avenue”, a musical album available only online at this current time, is the result of a solo effort from a musician who goes by Red Swingline. Published in May of 2014, it is his third album to date, and is a wonderful representation of his extensive musical abilities.
DreamWorks has made people of all ages laugh, cry, and smile with their past movies, such as “Madagascar,” “How to Train Your Dragon,” and the “Shrek” series. On the other hand, “Home,” directed by Tim Johnson, brings families closer together on an adventure with a curious alien and a teenage girl. The film is based off of the children’s book, “The True Meaning of Smekday,” written by Adam Rex in 2007.
It is often said that laughter is the best medicine, but it is never said for which ailment laughter is the best medicine. Perhaps to decide if laughter is the best medicine, or if it is indeed medicine, one must first know what laughter is and what causes it.
