The election is coming up fast, and if you haven’t cast your vote, you should at least consider it if you can. The media has been plastered with political propaganda for quite some time now, as it usually is during election time. And even though…
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It’s the (second) most wonderful time of the year: Halloween. As you’re getting ready to trick-or-treat or preparing to get spooked at a haunted house, you might want some Halloween cheer to set the mood. Here’s a list of 10 Halloween-themed specials ranging from eerie…
All right, I get it. Us millennials are supposed to be this nostalgia-driven group that loves to reminisce about our youths. And, yes, we enjoy seeing many of our favorite TV shows and movies come back from the dead so we can relive our amazing…
Hurricane Matthew wreaked havoc in the last week or so, hitting the Caribbean islands and eastern United States pretty hard. For most people, that means barricading themselves inside until the storm passes, hoping the rest of their home’s possessions don’t suffer too much damage (and…
I’m a guy that loves new technology — I’m always amazed at some of the things that were once only real in “The Jetsons.” It’s 2016 now, so some of those gizmos are becoming a reality or just more realistic for a larger consumer base.…
Since 2001, the “Fast and Furious” franchise has graced the world with vehicular chaos and a good (but very drawn out) storyline. Arguably the greatest part of the movies was Paul Walker, the actor who portrayed a main character; unfortunately, Walker died in a car…
Imagine waking up in the morning, getting ready to go to work, getting into your car and finishing up that report as you sit in morning traffic. Some automakers and consumers think moments like these will become quite common; autonomous technology in cars is becoming…
Ah, gaming; it’s been a prominent part of my life since I was about 7 years old and continues to be at the ripe old age of 21. To me, there’s nothing like coming home after work or school and turning on a videogame to…
School is back in session, which means new bright-eyed and bushy-tailed freshmen. Here’s some unsolicited advice from an upperclassman that learned these lessons the hard way – take some notes. If you hate your major, change it as soon as possible. There are not many…
For the longest time, vehicles have been powered by fossil fuels that aren’t always the best for the environment. Alternative methods of power have been developed and available before, but they were too expensive for both manufacturers and consumers. This technology has been improved over…