The new iOS7 is a trippy update with florescent new features but maybe bringing in the new is not for everyone. It’s seems to be all the talk around campus whether you’ve updated your iPhone or not. Some people don’t want to update because they don’t like the new features, but others don’t want to update because they don’t like change. Come on now, it’s just a phone update.
Opinion
The Communication Behind Facebook
Since Facebook’s launch in 2004, it has been one of the most controversial means of communication.
Juggling A Part Time Job While Being A Student
Tuesday: A few months ago, this relatively unsuspecting, always unexceptional day of the week became the most hectic.
The Scam With Textbook Prices
“Here go all of my summer savings,” I thought as I swiped my credit card to pay for my required textbooks. According to a recent USA Today study, textbook prices have increased more than 82 percent in the past decade.
On Campus Living vs. Off Campus Living
Many college students cooped up in dorm rooms are ready to escape to luxurious off campus living, and some of upperclassman living off campus are just wishing they could go back to their freshman dorm that they once called home.
Is Vlogging The New Reality Television?
While taking a study break this week, I logged on to YouTube to listen to some music. As I scrolled through my subscriptions on my main page, I found myself watching the channel “Watch Us Live and Stuff.” The channel stars Anthony Padilla, better known as Anthony from the popular YouTube channel Smosh, and his fiancée Kalel.
The Hype Over All Things Healthy
The organic food craze has undoubtedly swept the nation in recent years and its popularity is only growing. But despite the huge trend organic foods has become, it still faces criticism Not being able to afford the high price tag of organic foods; and not trusting how organic foods are processed are just a few complaints typically heard from people.
Enough Backlash With Young Stars
Let’s face it – it is hard to deny that those in the public light live extravagant, glamorous lives. I am sure most of us would not have a difficult time accepting the offer to become famous overnight. Although, remembering that living in the public eye entails constant paparazzi stalking, harsh public scrutiny and the spreading of ridiculous rumors might make us think twice before trading in our ordinary, non-famous lives.
The Anticipated Transition from Summer To Fall
As a person gets older, it feels as if their summers become shorter. Before they know it, the dogwood tree fades from white to red and their closet changes from tee shirts to sweaters. Many tend to look at this transformation as glum and dreary, but I simply adore it.
Increased Facebook Advertisements
As with most college students, Facebook has become a staple of socialization for me. Since it was created, the site has gained hundreds of millions of users. However, over the past few months it seems that Facebook has been trying to increase revenue with more advertisements on the main news feed page. Originally, they used to just appear on the side bar of the site, but now the format has completely changed. Advertising is the main way for online sites and companies to gain most of their income if they are not a business with a tangible product.