Courtney McCune

When it comes to surviving the summer, desert owls really have the right idea. They stay hidden away during the sweltering days, but once the sun goes down, these nocturnal creatures rise up to rule the night. Take a cue from our wise, winged friends and experience the beauty of...

Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, famed sprinter Jackie Joyner-Kersee, and Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps made their respective sports look easy. But combine all three activities, and you’ve got the mother of all fitness challenges – the triathlon. Locals will put their endurance to the test at the annual...

Who is Henry Albatross? Perhaps he’s a crime-fighting superhero whose every move is punctuated with a “pow!” and a “bang!” Or he could be a solitary supervillain who lurks in the shadows like a total creeper, plotting to takeover the world. The truth lies in “Henry Albatross (and other fictions),”...

Pageants are a revered institution in this country, whether they’re labeled as beauty contests or “scholarship opportunities.” Contestants spend years perfecting their talents, maintaining their swimsuit competition bodies and learning the fine art of applying false eyelashes -- all in the hope of having a sparkly crown placed atop their...

Now that temps are rising, the ritualistic shedding of clothing layers is upon us. That might not fly at work (just imagine the reaction when you show up in a thong on casual Friday!) but thankfully, the summer party scene is conducive to a scantily-clad lifestyle. Bust out that bikini...