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A Thing About Sacrifice

A Thing About Sacrifice

Leonard-Angelo Valenzuela March 13, 2014

Whenever I hear someone talking about sacrificing something in their lives, I wonder why they chose to do it.  Whether it was for a personal reason or if they had no other choice, it’s my way of seeing...

Time and Energy Management (TEM)

Time and Energy Management (TEM)

Hari Ravichandran March 3, 2014

The work done by a person in a given amount of time is proportional to the time and energy they have, if you hold their ability level constant. What this means is that in order to maximize your capacity,...

The Rise of the Helix - Social Experiment: Twitch Plays Pokemon

The Rise of the Helix – Social Experiment: Twitch Plays Pokemon

Romer Jed Medina February 27, 2014

There is a theorem that states “an infinite amount of monkey hitting keys at random on a typewriter keyboard for an infinite amount of time will surely type any given text, such as the complete works...

Editorial

Editorial

Yvonne Chen February 19, 2014

I believe that everyone should experience a leadership role, no matter how small, at least once in their life. As students, as citizens, or as group members, we often like to complain about our instructors,...

What Are You Enjoying About The Minicon and Geek Wars?

What Are You Enjoying About The Minicon and Geek Wars?

wpengine February 19, 2014

1. Caity Harms. Mercer County Community College. “It is nice to see an out of season event, and I enjoy that it is happening.” 2. Alek Carnell. “The games, the social experience, and hanging...

Love is a Potato

Love is a Potato

Romer Jed Medina February 14, 2014

Photo above courtesy of Google Images Prologue Inspiration for love can come from the falling of autumn leaves upon a stranger’s shoulder or even in a shared cup of tea on a snowy winter day. They...

I get it. Marilyn Monroe slept with a bunch of guys and possibly had a drug problem.

I get it. Marilyn Monroe slept with a bunch of guys and possibly had a drug problem.

Amarelis Bracero February 5, 2014

But she isn't a bad person. I've been thinking about her quite a lot lately. Perhaps it's because winter break just passed and I love me some movie marathons. Perhaps it's because I spend most of my day...

Holiday Conversation

Holiday Conversation

Romer Jed Medina December 5, 2013

Holiday editorials and opinions commonly diverge into two distinct categories: appreciation or warning. Many will share heartwarming stories of Christmases long ago and the importance of loving those around...

In the Wake of Typhoon Yolanda

In the Wake of Typhoon Yolanda

Matthew Maravilla November 21, 2013

A few weeks ago, on November 9, a powerful typhoon struck the Philippines. With winds as fast as 195 mph and gusts going as fast as 235 mph, a good portion of the country was decimated in the wake of the...

Perception

Perception

Romer Jed Medina November 14, 2013

“And I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, ‘If this isn’t nice, I don’t know what is.’” – Kurt Vonnegut, A Man Without a Country We...

Giving Back To Others

Leonard-Angelo Valenzuela November 7, 2013

This is the time of the year where Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. Every year, millions flock to their local supermarkets and shop for copious amounts of groceries and presents to enjoy a homemade feast...

Do It For You

Yvonne Chen October 31, 2013

I once spoke to a friend, a college graduate of some years with a promising career, about my own plans after graduation. When I said that I intended to go for a doctorate straight after obtaining my bachelor’s,...

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