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Documentary of the Week: “Fastball” Analyzes the Pitch That Batters Fear
[divider] Documentary: Fastball Theater release date: March 24th, 2016 (Currently on Netflix) Director: Jonathan Hock Narrated by: Kevin Costner [divider] “Baseball in the 21st Century. It is a game of specialists. A game molded by technology, driven by data and statistics. It’s a game managers try to win by predicting what can only be guessed… Read More
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3 Tips on Picking a Major
Picking a major isn’t always easy. In fact, most people I meet in college are either undeclared or unsure about their current major. Here are 3 things you need to understand about the process of choosing a major: 1. You’re not alone So many students feel overwhelmed and start panicking when they don’t have their… Read More
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Dak Prescott Is the Present and Future of the Dallas Cowboys
Published: October 17, 2016 Jerry Jones and Jason Garrett have a tough decision to make when Romo returns from his back injury. Oh wait, it’s not that tough of a decision. Dak Prescott should remain the Cowboys quarterback for the rest of the season. He has led the Cowboys to a 5-1 start which includes… Read More
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Is That Ice-T? No, It’s advertainment (and Ice-T)
I was at a bar with some friends a few weeks back. College football fans packed the place. Three beers into the night, I hear two guys having a conversation a few tables down. They were talking about the new Geico commercial that featured rapper Ice-T. The commercial which I enjoyed too, showed people going… Read More
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The Boy Who Breaks Everything … Including My Heart: Subaru Legacy Commercial
Earlier this year Subaru released a commercial advertising their 2017 Subaru Legacy, with a commercial that was questionable at best. No, the commercial wasn’t offensive but it sure didn’t do its job as a commercial. In this Subaru commercial there is a boy who breaks everything he touches. He’s mocked by the students in his… Read More
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Documentary of the Week: “Amanda Knox” Sheds Light on the Faults of the Media
[divider] Documentary: Amanda Knox Netflix release date: September 30th, 2016 Directors: Rod Blackhurst, Brian McGinn. Writers: Matthew Hamachek, Brian McGinn [divider] The Amanda Knox documentary explores the many aspects of the famous case. For those who are unaware, the case involved the murder of Amanda Knox’s roommate and fellow exchange student, Meredith Kercher, in Perugia, Italy.… Read More
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Ryan Clark Shows Kaepernick Support with 49ers Jersey
Ryan Clark, an ESPN analyst and former NFL player, helped spark more attention on Colin Kaepernick’s silent protest against police brutality against African Americans. Clark went on “Mike & Mike” Tuesday morning wearing Kaepernick’s jersey. “I just wanted to show support for someone who I think is finally stepped out of what we want athletes… Read More
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Should Mets Fans Be Worried After Loss to Braves?
Published: September 20, 2016 The Mets were rolling after sweeping the Twins at home and finally claiming the top wild card spot and a one game lead over the San Francisco Giants. Fans were likely feeling confident going into last night’s game against the Atlanta Braves. The Mets’ ace, Noah Syndergaard, was set to pitch… Read More
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4 Ways to Deal with a Tough Professor
So the professor you wanted isn’t available and you’re stuck with a tough professor. Don’t worry – it’s not the end for your GPA. Follow these steps and maybe you’ll be walking out of this semester alive. 1. Make friends in class. This is true for any class, but especially for a class with a… Read More
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Unconventional Television Has Become the Norm
Unconventional television has become the norm and the 2016 Emmys proves that. This year’s Emmys was full of surprise winners and snubs, but whether or not The Americans should have won best drama series following its best season to date is a conversation for another article. What became glaringly clear after this year’s Emmys is… Read More
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Transfer Effortlessly: 5 Steps to Remember Before Transferring to Another College
Transferring schools should be enjoyable for a college student. After all, it’s like having a new beginning. Your new college won’t have that professor who has a 1.8 rating on ratemyprofessor.com, but seems to be the only professor in your major’s department. But for so many students the transfer process is a pain. If you… Read More