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Fre(e)Books

There are two things in this world that I truly love: books, and free stuff. Any time I'm able to combine those two traits into one compact thing, I'm a happy camper. As college students, I'm sure you can all appreciate opportunities to obtain things without having to pay for them. My love for books also presents a conundrum for me: do I bring my entire library with me when I travel, or do I buy...

LinkedIn: Your Link to the Business World

Most people hop onto their computer immediately after waking up, mug of coffee in hand, to start one of their many social media check-ins to see what is going on in the world around them. Professionals, however, have a different style of rising in the morning. Instead of checking updates on Facebook, they check for updates on LinkedIn: their link to the business world. LinkedIn launched in 2003...

5 Steps to Becoming a Healthier Student

I'll be the first to admit that I am not the most athletic of people. Growing up in a family full of athletes, I had to find my own ways of staying healthy and active. College doesn’t exactly lend a hand, what with all the amazing culinary options we have on campus. This semester, I have intentionally searched for ways to stay fit while doing very little. Here is my lazy man’s guide to...

RoboBee: The Future of Flower Pollination

In the dystopian future, flowers have wilted to weeds and farms are nearly barren. World starvation is rampant, with severe drops in population across all countries. First World countries clutch onto their supplies of food tightly, a resource that is more valuable than petroleum in this new age. But what’s that sound? Is that a honeybee, a species thought to be extinct since 2020? One buzz...

Building a Personal Brand

I use Colgate, I have always used Colgate, and will probably use Colgate for many years to come. Many of us get attached to products; whether it is a certain type of toothpaste or a type of phone, we are so accustomed to these products that we swear to be loyal to them. So, what gets us attached to these products? The branding! Brands affect our decision to use certain products consciously and...

Replika: Socializing in the Year of the Bot

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your own AI companion? Wonder no more. Luka, Inc., a California-based software company specializing in AI-powered chat bots, has recently released the Replika app, a personal AI that you raise via messaging. Billed as “your AI friend that you teach and grow in conversations,” Replika is a chat bot that learns to mimic your personality...

Online vs. On Campus: Which Way Is Right for You?

Summer registration has begun, and fall semester looms ahead! You have councilors to advise you about your subjects - but how do you know whether you should take your classes online or on campus? If you’ve never taken an online class before, it can be tough to know if it might benefit you. But never fear! This article is here to help you weigh the pros and cons of both options, so you can...