March Madnesssss!

March is here! More importantly, Spring Break is here!!! And even though most of us can’t wait to get off campus and onto the beach, there are a couple more reasons why I love this month of March.

By Brithny

1) Red Cross Month

Obama’s Presidential Proclamation last Friday marked the 66th time March has been declared Red Cross Month, and in honor of it, the American Red Cross will launch the first national Change A Life contest, running from March 2-16 (so enter now!) Just go to RedCross.org and share your story of how the Red Cross has changed your life or someone else’s life, and you could win a trip for two to Washington D.C. to join Keith Urban on his Escape Together world tour concert!

2) Rebounding

In celebration of Red Cross Month, I’m going to introduce you to a new form of the rebound – not just for sex, basketball, or even the emotional one anymore. I’m talking about the heart-healthy, original pure form of the rebound: on a trampoline. It’s quoted by NASA as “the most efficient and effective exercise yet devised by man,” and you can do it at home whilst watching TV! Unlike jogging, which for many people can cause stress on the joints, rebounding is a zero-impact exercise and is suitable for all ages and abilities.

3) New Funny Men

Ok, maybe not so new. But after Paul Harvey, one of America’s most beloved broadcasters in television history, sadly passed away over the weekend, don’t you want to hang onto the familiar? And while Conan O’Brien may be leaving Late Night, he’ll be sticking his late-night gig out on the Tonight Show, which is currently still hosted by Jay Leno. After Leno ends his contract in May, he will then be placed in the 10 o’clock comedy spot, an hour before his former show at 11. The totally new guy coming in will be Jimmy Fallon, an SNL alumnus, who will start hosting Conan’s Late Night tonight! It’s kinda confusing, but the main message is that you’ll still be able to watch your favorite late-night funny-men, just at different times. And if you’re in the mood for something new, tune in to see if Fallon can fill Conan’s (rather big) shoes or not.

4) Levers

No explanation needed. Just click here and play. (*Warning: may be as addicting as Jetman.)

5) The Couch Dress

Obviously the name isn’t as cool as the Snuggie (which is still at the top of my shopping list), but The Couch Dress is aptly named because it fits directly over you and onto your couch, so you can always blend in with your favorite piece of furniture! (Which is… awesome?)

6) Watchmen Hits Theaters March 6th

For all the comic book geeks out there (and the rest of us who simply like men in tights) director Zach Snyder has transformed this graphic novel into a big screen production. Not only does it have an 81% rating on Rotten Tomatoes (a pretty good critic rating), but even the director says it’s “a weird movie.” Now I HAVE to go see it. Plus, it’s a great alternative to seeing that Jonas Brothers 3-D bullsh*t that is also sweeping theaters this month.

7) MARCH MADNESS IS HERE!!!

Duke basketball is going all the way. Need I say more?

A big birthday Shout-Out to Dr. Suess, one of my favorite authors ever! Now go make some green eggs and ham and have a merry March.