Art by Chris ChenScience fiction films often depict technology advancing to a point where we can’t control it, and it instead controls us. “Terminator,” “The Matrix” and “I, Robot” are a few famous examples of humanity becoming subservient to technology’s machinations. So far it hasn’t happened; we’re still in control … [Read more...] about Autonomous Cars Rev up Debate
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Remember the Armenian Genocide
Photo Courtesy of Harout Arabian//flickr The Ottoman Empire’s systematically planned extermination of its minority Armenian subjects from their historic homeland dates back to April 24, 1915. Almost 100 years later, the current Republic of Turkey denies the event and refuses to call it a genocide. With this, the Republic of Turkey joins the United States Federal Government. … [Read more...] about Remember the Armenian Genocide
Indiana Law Instigates Social Prejudice
Art by Jenny RustdadRecently, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence passed a state religious freedom law that has sparked controversy around the country. The palpable problem with the passage of this law is its general wording, which allows for the expansion of discrimination against the LGBT community based on religious values, according to Mariano Castillo’s April 2 article … [Read more...] about Indiana Law Instigates Social Prejudice
What is Love? Christian Grey Don’t Hurt Me
Art by Jenny RustdadChristian Grey had millions of Valentines on the night of the 14th, and I was one of them.I’ve spent the past 20 years running from cliches, but I, along with many of my single peers, spent the evening of Cupid’s holiday at the movies watching the highly anticipated "50 Shades of Grey."Did I go because I thought I was going to view a cinematic … [Read more...] about What is Love? Christian Grey Don’t Hurt Me
Beware the False Coffee
Art by Peau Porotesano Coffee is a staple for the common college workaholic, and some of us need it every day. All we have to do is go to the Caf and pour ourselves a cup with a ton of cream — to drown the burnt taste. But there is a more convenient way: the Keurig coffeemaker. The Keurig K-Cup Coffee system first appeared in stores in 2004, and in two years was acquired … [Read more...] about Beware the False Coffee
