The abduction of a foreign leader was not on most students’ bingo cards for winter break. Once news headlines began appearing about Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and how his wife were removed from Venezuela, most people scratched their heads in confusion, wondering where the news came from and why it happened.

Baseball season is finally underway. Even though the MLB’s spring training is in full swing, it’s been completely overshadowed by perfect games, walk-off hits and superstar talent in the revamped World Baseball Classic.