Napoleon Bonaparte was not short, as many people think he was today. He was actually about average height for his time—if not taller. The perception that he was short comes from a sustained British propaganda...

“Gravity Falls” was released when I was a fifth grader and ended during the latter half of my eighth grade year. It defined—and still does define—that era for me. Its ending, all about growing into...

There are two constants for the “Bake Off” semi-final. It will be Patisserie Week, and it will be heartbreaking. This season was no exception. As we get towards the end of the season, it becomes...

When it comes to the best-selling acts to come out of Australia, people might think of rock bands, like AC/DC, and A-list actors, like Nicole Kidman. They likely won’t think about a children’s comedy band...

Well folks, we’ve reached the end of another season of “Bake Off.” And what a season it was! There were some disappointing judging decisions along the way. We had a couple ridiculous challenges. But for...

On Nov. 23, “Doctor Who” celebrated its 60th anniversary. On Nov. 25, “The Star Beast” aired, making it the first of three special episodes planned for the anniversary (airing over three consecutive Saturdays). “The Star...

“Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon” was released by FromSoftware on Aug. 25, 2023. It is the newest title from the famous creators of the “Dark Souls” series, “Bloodborne” and many other games. But what...

The 60th anniversary of “Doctor Who” is fast approaching, so I feel like this is the right moment to take a look back at “Doctor Who’s” previous anniversary specials. Anniversary specials (which generally mark each...

First and foremost, this is a very important book. In my opinion, it has some flaws, which I’ll talk about later, but overall, it’s a great book. Even more important than my personal take on...

It’s the quarterfinals! Now, as you all know, last week’s episode was terrible. So the main challenge of this week’s episode was to a) not be terrible and b) be mildly entertaining. In that order....

The Beatles’ influence on music is undeniable. The Fab Four dominated the music scene of the 1960s and the success of their discography is unlikely to be replicated. The band broke up in 1970, which...

Hell-ooooooo Hoot Readers!!!! It’s been a while since I’ve last written to you. The last month and a half has been an emotional roller-coaster, but we are so back! Aside from all the wonderful people...

This is not my most relatable article topic, but my reputation is niche and I am simply living up to that. Every summer, my parents and I have to fill three months of nights up...

After dropping off lasagna at a friend’s house, Derek Zanetti spoke to me from his home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He lives there with his wife Lindsey and their dog Winnie. Zanetti is a multimedia artist...

I have read many, many romantic comedies in my time. I say it’s my favorite genre, but the truth is that I am extremely picky and I have found that few of the romcoms I...