So you’re searching for love? Perhaps you have even tried the cliché social media websites in order to meet the man or woman of your dreams? Chances are you have a Facebook account and you have searched for someone …numerous...
The Internet is for wasting time, scientists say
The Internet is undoubtedly ranked high (if not first) on humanities “Greatest Achievements” list. At 22 years old, I can barely remember a time when the Internet didn’t exist and am apart of the last generation...
Ever changing technology makes it hard to keep up with smart phones
"Did anyone see the giant Blackberry hearts Rutgers sign outside?" my consumer media culture professor asked. "F*ck blackberries," a voice behind me announced. Please, tell me...
Meet Duolingo: the new way to learn a language
Some people are just idea people. And following in the footsteps of people like Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerburg, Luis von Ahn is trying to breakdown one of the few barriers on the internet:...
“Mass Effect” gives female gamers something to cheer about
Modern video games have garnered an unfair reputation in the mainstream media of being overly violent, sexist and damaging to young minds. The industry is dominated by male protagonists and male centered stories, and it’s...
University of Missouri may restrict recording lectures
As technology becomes more accessible and easier to use, more and more students might be utilizing it to keep up with their classes. Recording lectures to take notes from has been a college practice for...
7 sci-fi box sets for the geeky guys on your Christmas list
Dudes are always the hardest people on your list to shop for. Whether it’s your dad, little brother or boyfriend they are always the last people you shop for because you never really know what...
Texas student tweets Obama assassination is “tempting”
Hours after Pennsylvania State Police arrested a 21-year-old Idaho man for allegedly firing a semi-automatic rifle at the White House, the top student official for the College Republicans at the University of Texas tweeted that...
U of Louisville coach blames “Call of Duty” for loss
College is not all fun and games anymore and most students are having a tough go of it. From money problems, to balancing family, friends, relationships and work, students and student athletes have a lot...
Santa Clara, FBI seeks grade hacker
Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, Calif. and the FBI are investigating who may have hacked into the university’s computer system and changed some undergraduate students’ grades, reports the Huffington Post. Officials at the private...