The [Five] Sides

I’d bet that 99 percent of the student population left Corvallis for spring break. I know this because I was a part of the one percent left behind. Why did I stick around? Well, the answer is simple: I’m a […]

This time last year Goss Stadium was only half full, the softball team couldn’t lose, Mike Riley was on the hot seat and my radio show, The NickelBlock, was nationally syndicated. What a difference a year makes. Goss Stadium is […]

I came to the conclusion that 99 percent of college students think their life is hard. That is fallacy and the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. The best part is, the one percent of students with the hard […]

Last I checked, the definition for “baller” hadn’t made it into Webster’s Dictionary – but don’t quote me. Whenever Mr. Webster decides to do so, I’m going to recommend he call up Ebony Young from the Oregon State’s women’s basketball […]

I have come to terms with something: regardless of what I say, people will take it as negative, and they will disagree and hate me. The column last week rhymed, and people still found something to hate. That’s just the […]

Defense wins championships. I know this is groundbreaking news and no one but me has ever thought of it, so let it sink in for a second. Now reflect on the season thus far for the Oregon State Beavers men’s […]

Alright, it’s the start to a new year and we all need a refresher course on how to be true Beaver fans while attending Oregon State. It’s not about supporting everyone, it’s about supporting everyone that matters. It isn’t about […]

It’s this time of the year that people start to regret things. They regret Christmas purchases, New Year’s Eve activities, and not returning those lame gifts within the 14 day return window (what am I going to do with double […]

I feel like a weatherman talking to a bunch of people living in tornado alley. Every time I mentioned that bad times were coming people didn’t listen. Then the bad times came and people were all up in arms complaining […]

If I had to blame a player for the loss this weekend, I couldn’t. I have too many questions about coaching decisions. But, if I had to blame someone I have to say this: the game was blown by everyone […]