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  • ‘Black Mirror’ is Back (On Netflix)

    New episodes of the popular Channel 4 sci-fi thriller/drama anthology series Black Mirror is coming back to Netflix this fall, and there’s some exciting news about the show. According to iDigitalTimes, the show’s executive producers are currently in the process of finding directors and actors for a few of season three’s upcoming episodes. Little is…

  • Modobag: The World’s First Rideable Luggage

    Travelling can be stressful, especially when you have to lug around heavy luggage while desperately trying not to miss your flight. Kevin O’Donnell, the inventor of Modobag, was contemplating how travelling could be made easier when the first motorized and rideable luggage came to mind. “The idea struck him,” says Modobag, “when he was pulling…

  • 7 Best Tips for Studying in your Dorm

    Your dorm room should be the place where you’re most relaxed. It feels good to study in a space where you can curl up in your sweats, stay connected with your friends, and grab a snack whenever you want one. But dorm noise and distractions can be overwhelming. How can you stay focused in a…

  • Ava DuVernay Is the First WOC to Direct 100 Million Budget Film

    One of our literary childhood favorites, A Wrinkle in Time, is being made into a major motion picture, but that is not the biggest news of this reveal. The director is Ava DuVernay, and she will be the first woman of color to direct a live-action $100 million movie. DuVernay has also directed hits such as…

  • ‘Steven Universe’ Speaks to a Generation

    It’s the Summer of Steven! New episodes of Steven Universe every weekday for several weeks is making my days just a little brighter. I love Steven and his gay space rock moms. I love the diverse cast of characters that make up Beach City. I just love this show. Now, I admit that I wasn’t…

  • DC Comics vs Rotten Tomatoes: ‘Suicide Squad’ Movie Review

    The best things hands down about the film are its characters and its style. This movie has been compared to Guardians of the Galaxy for its  comedy and ensemble cast and Deadpool for its hardcore violence and vulgarity, yet light tone. Which makes sense, but is really unfair because its style is nothing like any other movie….

  • The (Other) iTunes 99 Cent Movie of the Week: ‘One More Time’

    Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard-earned dollar. The main event this week is a little movie called Creed starring Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, and Tessa…

  • August Movie Preview: The ‘Squad’ Meets the Dog Days of Summer

    If you haven’t yet taken advantage of summer movie theaters filled with Jason Bourne, Captain Kirk, and Slimer, then maybe that should be your focus in August. The weather is still warm and kids are still off from school, but you would never know it’s still summer from this list of August movies. After the…

  • Stranger Things: If You’re Not Watching, You Should Be

    Set in suburban Indiana in 1983, Stranger Things is an eighties nostalgia thrill ride of teenage drama, science-fiction, and adventure. The series follows the family and friends of young Will Byers, who disappears one night after a game of Dungeons and Dragons at his friend’s house. While the police begin to search for Will, his…

  • 2016 Rio Olympics: Are Antibiotics a Must for Athletes?

    The much anticipated Summer 2016 Olympics’ opening ceremony is set to air Friday, August 5, 2016 in Rio. Tourists and top athletes from around the world will be traveling to Brazil if they’re not already there. The Games will be hosting many familiar names like Michael Phelps, Simone Biles, and Pavlos Kontides. With all that…

  • ‘Game of Thrones’ Getting the ‘Pokémon Go’ Treatment?

    The creators of Pokémon Go hope to make a real-world Game of Thrones mobile gaming app. Popular is an understatement when describing what the Pokémon Go app has become around the world. It’s taken over the hands of over 9.5 million users daily, according to Recode. Running with a huge crowd in the middle of central park…

  • Photodynamic Treatment Makes Cancer Cells Commit Suicide

    Matthew Gdovin, an associate professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Texas at San Antonio and a team of other researchers have developed a new way to kill cancer cells. This new method will help patients with tumors located on hard to reach areas of the body or with cancer that has…

  • MTV Trying a Classic Channel

    Get ready to enter a time machine because MTV is joining the 90s craze and creating a channel completely dedicated to it. MTV will be rebooting television channel VH1 Classic, as MTV Classic. The channel will be “an eclectic mix of fan-favorite MTV series and music programming drawn from across its rich history, with a special…