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Hacking the Hackathon

Brenae Johnson-Davis November 6, 2018 0 Comments
What is a Hackathon? Now that it’s hackathon season, many STEM students are stressing about whether or not they should participate, and even asking what they are. Contrary to popular belief, hackathons don’t actually require “hacking.” Instead, they're a collaborative event in which teams from a range of computing and design backgrounds come together to solve proposed problems. Hackathons...
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Subscription Boxes For Your Every Need

Shannon Mayembe November 1, 2018 0 Comments
One of the most exciting human experiences is receiving packages. Even though your coveted prize may take a long journey to your front door or mailbox, the wait is (usually) worth it. What if you could have that feeling every month? That's where subscription boxes have your back. “But aren’t they always expensive and just for food and fandom stuff?” You may ask. No! There are tons of...
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Halloween 2018: Trends, Predictions, and Ideas

Kelsie Anderson October 31, 2018 0 Comments
The leaves are falling, pumpkin spice has taken over and October is here. Along with autumn, Halloween is around the corner. Are you looking for a great costume? Couples costumes? Or maybe group costumes? Here are some ideas and a prediction of what you may see tonight. In the past two years unicorns and mermaids have flooded the nights of Halloween celebration. Whimsical creatures, glitter,...
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Get Out The Vote! GA Midterm Elections 2018

Robert Thomas October 30, 2018 0 Comments
 MIDTERM ELECTIONS APPROACHING  The midterm elections are fast approaching on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH and, with most Americans saying that this election is the most important midterm in their lifetime, it is essential that voters are well informed. Not only does this election include the election of state governor, but a whole host of statewide offices, Georgia constitutional amendments and...
Banner reading "Philco in the Parlor: Episode 1" featuring autumn imagery pumpkins, leaves, etc.) and an old-timey radio.

Philco in the Parlor: Comes Autumn

Bryce Boigner October 26, 2018 0 Comments
GOOD EVENING MR. AND MRS. AMERICA, AND ALL THE SHIPS AT SEA: THIS IS YOUR DEAR MR. BOIGNER, COMING TO YOU FROM A PLACE CALLED FAR AWAY. Welcome to the first edition of Philco in the Parlor: a rose-tinted look into the music and entertainment of those golden radio days. Feel that crisp in the air? See those leaves falling gracefully from the trees? No? Good, welcome to Georgia. Nevertheless,...
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Sony PlayStation Classic: The Retro Console Market Expands

Seb Gonzalez October 22, 2018 0 Comments
As video gamers get older and older, nostalgia for titles of the past grows stronger. “Retro” titles are readily available through online distribution platforms such as Steam, the Nintendo E-Shop, and the PlayStation Store. Gamers looking to play their old favorites no longer have to search through lost or damaged consoles and games to get a taste of the past. However, one must ask: do you...

The Con is Coming! The Con is Coming!

Millena Silva February 20, 2018 0 Comments
 It's summertime, and the con's in town!  Do you love hanging out in Atlanta? Do you love comic books? Are you a nerd? Do you need something to do this summer? Then we have the perfect thing for you: Atlanta Comic Con! Atlanta Comic Con is a comic book convention held in Atlanta, Georgia at the Georgia World Congress Center. Run by Imaginarium, the convention features celebrity guests, panels,...
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December Nostalgia Trip: Winter Break

Tommy Calhoun December 1, 2017 0 Comments
Welcome to Nostalgia Trip! This is your guide to all the fun movies, TV shows, books, and video games from yesteryear that are worth revisiting. Each month, we’ll go over some need-to-see options that you have either forgotten about from your childhood, or that you missed out on completely. Fall is coming to an end, and we all know what that means: hot chocolate, fireside story time, and, if...
Allen Pan and grant Umehara are holding recreations of comic book weapons they made. Allen is holding a Captain America flying shield drone, and Grant is holding a Iron Man laser arm.

Science & Tech YouTubers: Trying Stuff at Home So You Don’t Have To

Tommy Calhoun November 13, 2017 0 Comments
As college students, we spend a vast majority of our time doing something we shouldn't: browsing YouTube. I am one of the worst offenders of this, spending hours of my precious free time - and most of the time that I should be working - wandering through links until I realize I have no idea where I started (honestly, sometimes it gets worse than Wikipedia). Throughout my journeys I have collected...
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An Abridged History of Drones in the Western World

John Thornton November 3, 2017 0 Comments
Drones are a hot topic here in the United States. From the military, to corporations, to the average consumer, everyone seems to be hopping on the unmanned aerial vehicle train. One question may cross your mind: when did this drone mess all start? It actually goes back a lot further than you might expect. One thing needs to be said first: the actual timeline of drones is contested. You can find...