This macronutrient is made up of long chains of amino acids and functions as enzymes, structural components, and signaling molecules.
Proteins
This famous red-soled high-heel brand, created by a French designer, is a symbol of luxury fashion.
Christian Louboutins
"One week in we let the story begin
We're going out on our first date (mm)
You and me are thrifty, so go all you can eat
Fill up your bag and..."
"...I fill up a plate"
This society member is currently in Norway
Kate
This faculty member played field hockey for University as a goalkeeper during undergrad
Dr. Berry
This nucleic acid base pairs with cytosine in DNA via three hydrogen bonds.
Guanine
These internationally successful but “In Your Area” group’s fans are sometimes referred to as “Blinks”
BlackPink
"I dug my key into the side
Of his pretty little souped up four-wheel drive
Carved my name into his leather seats
I took a Louisville slugger to both headlights..."
"...Slashed a hole in all four tires"
The society member that was (almost) in Just for Laughs
Ifra
The faculty member with an amateur radio license
Dr. Brown
This type of RNA carries amino acids to the ribosome during translation.
tRNA (transfer RNA)
In SpongeBob SquarePants, this superhero duo are SpongeBob and Patrick’s idols, known for their “Mermalair” and their catchphrase, “Up, up, and away!”
Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy
"She's in love with who I am
Back in high school, I used to bust it to the dance
Now I hit the FBO with duffels in my hands (woo!)
I did half a Xan, 13 hours 'til I land..."
"...Had me out like a light (like a light)"
This society member has a twin
Julian
The faculty member that lived in Alaska for 3 years
Dr. Christian
This amino acid is essential for humans and is a precursor for serotonin and melatonin.
tryptophan
This soccer legend, often called “CR7,” is known worldwide for his goal-scoring and signature celebration.
Cristiano Ronaldo
"The colors of the rainbow
So pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces
Of people going by
I see friends shaking hands
Saying, "How do you do?"
They're really saying..."
...I love you"
This society member does classical dance
Chaturrvi
The faculty member that played Roller Derby for 10+ years under the name “Salty Demise”
Dr. Todd
In glycolysis, this enzyme catalyzes the conversion of fructose-6-phosphate to fructose-1,6-bisphosphate, committing glucose to metabolism.
phosphofructokinase-1 (PFK-1)
This 1985 novel by Orson Scott Card follows a young boy recruited to a battle school to prepare for an alien invasion.
Ender’s Game
"Her name is Noelle, I have a dream about her
She rings my bell, I got gym class in half an hour
Oh, how she rocks in..."
"...Keds and tube socks"
The society member that has lived in 3 continents
Nimeesha
This faculty member's husband sealed the deal on their third date by falling asleep and snoring during a yoga class. She knew right then he was the one.
Phoebe