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Deflategate Debacle Further Ruins the NFL’s Image

The NFL’s nightmare has come true. Just last week, on September 3, Judge Richard Berman ruled to nullify Tom Brady’s four game suspension by the NFL. This verdict comes on the heels of a turbulent 2014-2015 season for the league, adding yet another chapter to the NFL’s bad PR saga.

The Dangers of Racing

“Talladega Nights.” “Cars.”  “Fast Five.” These are just a few popular movies released within the last decade that are centered on automobile racing. Invading popular culture and winning over the hearts of speedsters everywhere, racing has always had a distinct “cool” factor. Who wouldn’t want to zoom around a track at upwards of 200 mph?

Jeni’s Resumes Ice Cream Production Following Listeria Scare

On May 14, Jeni’s made the exciting announcement that it was resuming ice cream production.  This follows a massive recall caused by the discovery of listeria in its pints. The popular ice cream company closed its doors on April 23rd yet promises to have all of its shops up and running by Memorial Day Weekend.

A $9 Computer That Can Do It All

The announcement of a $9 computer is making waves in the tech world–not only for its price cut also for its capabilities. Recently unveiled by Next Thing Co, the “CHIP” is a tiny circuit board that can fit in the palm of your hand. It promises all of the functions of a normal computer along

Google’s Project Fi Could Spell Trouble for Verizon and AT&T

Written by Tristan Rhee’17 Google made a big announcement last Wednesday, confirming its launch of a new wireless service Project Fi, which is unique because it will use available Wi-Fi hotspots and only switch to other carriers when Wi-Fi is not available.  While Google is certainly not the first company to introduce such “Wi-Fi First”

History Made with Obama, Castro Meeting

Written by Tristan Rhee’17 This past Saturday, President Barack Obama met with Raul Castro of Cuba in Panama in the first meeting between leaders of the two countries in half a century. They met during the Summit of Americas conference, and it was an important first step in normalizing both countries’ relations.  After much criticism

A Clash of Powerhouses in the Men’s Basketball Title Game

Written by Tristan Rhee’17 March Madness concludes Monday, 9:18 pm, with the Men’s Basketball Title Game.  The Final Four games concluded yesterday, setting up a matchup of heavyweights in the championship.  Number one seed, Wisconsin will meet number one seeded Duke in a game that features two of the best players in the country. And

Facebook’s Suicide Prevention Feature

Facebook recently announced its new interface tools to help prevent suicides, given the increased numbers of people posting their final words on its site. When potentially harmful message get posted, Facebook provides an immediate crisis prevention to at-risk individuals.

Apple “on the Road” by 2020

Apple is aggressively working on a revolutionary smart car that could begin production as early as 2020.  Already poaching top Tesla executives, Apple is pushing hard to put out a cutting-edge design in an industry where it usually takes five to seven years to create a new car.

Cablevision Introduces Cheap, Wi-Fi Only, Mobile Service Alternative

For people who hate running up high cell phone bills, there’s Freewheel, a new mobile service alternative recently launched by Cablevision. Freewheel offers mobile services for as little as $10 a month if you’re a Cablevision Optimum Online customer. But unlike usual mobile carriers, Freewheel’s phone operates solely on Wi-Fi and doesn’t search for 3G