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Ever since the release of Pong in 1972, the gaming industry has evolved into a media format that allows an individual to interact in a world of art along with the technology to bring our imagination to life. In a sense, it bridges the gap of visual images and personal creativity.… Post the First Comment

I often hear students gripe about how much their textbooks cost and how much they have to work to afford them. Some students have found ways of downloading their class's books, avoiding these high prices. By definition this is stealing. However, I contest that it is justified.… Post the First Comment

Technology has changed the way humans interact with one another; there is no questioning that. The real question is: is it to our advantage or our detriment? To answer that, let us look at the ways our communication has been affected. For people of my generation, a good amount of the communication process happens through cell phones; be it calling, texting, picture messaging, video messaging, or even using the Internet, if the phone has the appropriate applications.… 2 Comments

As their reinvented slogan states, General Motors' bankruptcy filing "isn't about going out of business - this is about getting down to business." I guess the current foundation of General Motors does not coincide with its previous slogan and its advertisements' theme song, "Like a Rock.… 2 Comments

Are you planning on sitting around all summer, working your tail off or partying like a rock star? Well pardon my French, but what a lame excuse for a summer. Students should take full advantage of summer, but only a few do. I asked students, why on earth wouldn't they be taking any vacations? It seems that the main reasons are lack of funds or unawareness of the possibilities.… 1 Comment

EDITOR IN CHIEF 1. http://slate.com. When all the papers were printing their editorials on Obama's first 100 days in office, Slate published Obama's first 100 days on Facebook. 2. "Not Quite What I Was Planning: Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous and Obscure.… Post the First Comment

I was taken back by the June 8 article "Stop whining about smokers on campus." I am a professor in the Child Development Department and a nurse; I have four pregnant women in my class who must pass through secondhand smoke because smokers think it is their right to smoke in a non-smoking areas.… 1 Comment

A couple of weekends ago I arrived at Flint Center Parking Garage and discovered that the first level of the south section had been barricaded. The following Monday I discovered that the entire section was staff parking. I still haven't discovered why. For two weeks I've observed that on any given day, less than half of the staff parking spaces were used.… Post the First Comment