Sticks & Stones

Women Rewrote the 2026 Olympics

By showing up loud and relentlessly themselves, women changed the rules this year

Feb 20 • Abigail Wise

January 2026

"We’re an Island of Decency in a Country Being Driven Toward Cruelty."

I stand with Minneapolis

Jan 15 • Abigail Wise

December 2025

I Interviewed Will Smith About His Upcoming Show

In his new docuseries, 'Pole to Pole,' the actor travels through jungles, deserts, and polar ice. Outside sits down with Smith to talk about how filming…

Dec 12, 2025 • Abigail Wise

November 2025

The Power of Awe

Why the northern lights gave us some relief this week

Nov 14, 2025 • Abigail Wise

October 2025

The Man Who Held His Breath for 24 Minutes

Plus, Gen Z is resisting the workplace emergency

Oct 31, 2025 • Abigail Wise

Saying Goodbye to a Very Good Girl

Rest in peace, sweet Stella

Oct 24, 2025 • Abigail Wise

What Happened When a Pacific Island Was Cut Off from the Internet

Plus, happy spooky season

Oct 10, 2025 • Abigail Wise

September 2025

Michelle Vanek Vanished on a Hike 19 Years Ago. This Is How We Finally Found Her Remains.

Plus, take the Fat Bear Week quiz

Sep 26, 2025 • Abigail Wise

Public Lands Are Under Pressure. This Newsroom Is Paying Attention.

Hello! I'm back :)

Sep 12, 2025 • Abigail Wise

November 2024

About That Mom Who Was Arrested Because Her Kid Went on a Walk

Plus, why are influencer bros so obsessed with AG1?

Nov 22, 2024 • Abigail Wise

It's Time to Get Up Now

When you’re ready, let’s start building each other back up

Nov 7, 2024 • Abigail Wise

May 2024

The Not-So-Secret Cost of Being Superhuman: Elite Sport’s Problem with Disordered Eating

Plus, she worked in animal research. Now she’s blocked from commenting on it.

May 13, 2024 • Abigail Wise