McDonald's creates unhealthy incentives
May 1, 2013
How many times has this happened to you? After a Friday night full of shenanigans you find yourself waking up on Saturday morning with blinding pain from temple to temple and a stomach that has decided to go on strike.
Benefits of census surveys outweigh costs
April 29, 2013
In the days of huge federal deficits, sequestration and questions about where every dollar goes, it becomes important for the government to not only save money, but spend it wisely.
Current FCC censorship confines broadcast networks
April 23, 2013
In a surprising turn of events, the FCC announced early this month it would consider hearing arguments for changing current broadcast television decency standards.
N.C. religion bill opens door for controversial legislation
April 18, 2013
Much to the chagrin of some religious fundamentalists, the separation of church and state has been a tenant of the American government since its inception.
Bees have been dying — and why you should be worried
April 4, 2013
According to the Agriculture Department, a large fraction of the American diet depends upon pollination by honeybees.
Curbing student drinking requires mentality change
March 6, 2013
College students and drinking are synonymous.
Dining Services are the reason behind the ranking
February 20, 2013
There are many people who work hard here at Virginia Tech, from the students and faculty to the athletes and coaches. However, there are some whose hard work goes virtually unnoticed.
'Harlem Shake,' is just another fad ruining the internet
February 18, 2013
It always starts the same: a masked person is audaciously thrusting in an otherwise normal situation as an adrenaline-rushing beat begins to rise. Then the bass drops; the video cuts to chaos, as people redefine what it means to be ridiculous.
FCC national Wi-Fi proposal pushes innovation, access
February 12, 2013
The federal government has shown interest in creating powerful Wi-Fi networks available for free to the public.
Local monopoly causes consumers problems
January 31, 2013
If you like your Internet service provider to have intermittent blackouts, terrible customer service and even worse infrastructure, AM3 is for you.