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Duo the Owl is Alive

Liz Genrich, MVC writer April 16, 2025

It has been announced on Duolingo’s social media that Duo the Owl is, in fact, not dead.  For the last few weeks, the popular language learning app has been making frequent posts mourning the death...

Ilona Maher

Liz Genrich, MVC writer April 3, 2025

There are many influential athletes around the world. These athletes inspire people of all ages both on and off the field. Many know names like Serena Williams, Alex Morgan and Simone Biles. Now, a new...

Groundhog Day

Liz Genrich, MVC writer March 31, 2025

Groundhog Day is a holiday that is celebrated in the United States and Canada every year on February 2nd. It is celebrated by taking a groundhog and, if that groundhog sees its shadow, that means that...

Duo the Owl is Dead

Liz Genrich, MVC writer March 11, 2025

The popular language learning app, Duolingo, recently announced that their iconic mascot, Duo, has tragically passed.  On February 11, 2025, Duolingo announced Duo as deceased.  A statement on...

Cheeserolling

Liz Genrich, MVC writer February 19, 2025

Fans of cheese might have heard of cheese rolling. Cheese-rolling is an event in which participants roll a large wheel of cheese down a hill and chase after it. Although it might seem silly to some, cheese-rolling...

Bossaball

Liz Genrich, MVC writer February 12, 2025

There are many sports around the world, with some being more popular than others. One sport few might have heard of is bossaball.  Bossaball is a sport that originated in Brazil, the term “bossa”...

Burnout in Student Athletes

Liz Genrich, MVC writer January 24, 2025

People of all ages all around the world play sports. Sports help create a healthy body, create bonds among teammates and help learn life skills. One could argue that the most important time for an aspiring...

Benefits of Travel

Liz Genrich, MVC writer January 22, 2025

Millions of people around the world travel each year. Whether internationally or locally, a nice break from the mundane has many benefits to both physical and mental health.  Traveling has been known...

Benefits of Eating Less Meat

Liz Genrich, MVC writer December 18, 2024

Meat is one of the world’s most widely consumed and sought-after food products. Around 75% of the world eats meat on a regular basis. Many eat it because of its taste and nutrients, but there are many...

What is Underwater Hockey?

Liz Genrich, MVC writer/photographer December 16, 2024

There are many sports around the world. The most well-known are soccer, football, baseball, and basketball. However, many sports are played both recreationally and professionally that are much lesser known.  One...

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