Bright FuturaPaterno Has Legacy Threatened By Abuse Scandal
Posted on November 8, 2011
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State administrators on Tuesday canceled Joe Paterno’s weekly news conference, in which he was expected to field questions about a sex-abuse scandal involving former defensive coach Jerry Sandusky.
“Due to the ongoing legal circumstances centered around the recent allegations and charges, we have determined that today’s press conference cannot be held and will not be rescheduled,” assistant Athletic Director Jeff Nelson said in a statement.
Paterno’s son Scott told The Associated Press that the decision was made by President Graham Spanier’s office. Continue Reading
Cell Phone Hacks Every Student Should Know
Posted on November 7, 2011
Whether you are paying for your bill or your parents are, here are some amazing tricks that can help you save time and money with your cell phones.
Learn How To:
1. Skip directly to leaving a voicemail
2. Check how many minutes you have used
3. Unlock your phone for free!
10 World-Class Companies Started by College Students
Posted on November 7, 2011
If you’re looking to start a company as a college student, stop looking for that big idea. Look for a big problem, then solve it.
Here are the top 10 companies that were started by college students in the order of their Alexa rankings.
1. Google, Stanford Graduate Students
Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1998 · Alexa 1
Maybe you have heard of Google. If you haven’t lets give you the history of the one of the worlds most well known brands. Larry and Sergey met at Stanford and started Google as a research project for their graduate studies. Named BackRub, its original purpose was to index the Stanford Digital Library. After three years it was interfering with their studies so they tried to sell it to Excite for $1 million. Excite rejected the offer and Google received $25 million in funding the next year. Bet Excite feels dumb right now.
Note: Not started as a business. Continue Reading
Texas Student Killed In School Bus Crash
Posted on November 7, 2011
“It will be months from now” if anyone is ever charged in the Friday night wreck that killed one person and critically injured four others, Trooper Phillip “Sparky” Dean wrote in an email.
The school-owned bus was carrying 12 agricultural studies students, three faculty members and a faculty member’s wife from Abilene to Medina, where they were going to spend the weekend doing mission work at a children’s home. Authorities say the 34-year-old driver, faculty member Michael Nicodemus, lost control as the bus was entering a bend on U.S. 83 near Ballinger. The vehicle hit a concrete culvert and did a complete roll, ejecting some passengers.
Anabel Reid, a student from Petersburg, was pronounced dead at the scene. The other 15 people on board were taken to area hospitals, where four were in critical condition, an ACU spokesman said.
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Student Review of Childish Gambino’s debut album “Camp”
Posted on November 6, 2011
Listen to the full album here.
Odds are you’ve heard of Donald Glover: Writer for 30 Rock, comedian, and Troy Barnes on Community. I can say with certainty that you probably haven’t heard about his rap career: Childish Gambino. Donald started making music in college and that is when it all started. He made a few mixtapes but it all came full circle when he made Culdesac, his first full album by the new Donald Glover, the one who isn’t afraid to tell the real truth about his life. Donald released EP in the spring which featured Freaks and Geeks, a song that has become popular among college kids.
Now, Donald has signed with a label, he has a new album coming out November 15th, and you will be able to buy this album on iTunes, CD, and even vinyl. I feel very privileged to have known about Gambino before Camp. Donald has shaped the way I view life. He taught me to not care what people think about me. He taught me to be myself. Donald is one of the best rappers out there. You may have not heard of Gambino before but, after November 15th, you will. As Gambino once said “To all my fans who’s saying Donald Glover about to blow, Just give me six months so you can say I told you so.” With his recent appearance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon and now his nearly completely sold out national tour, it seems like die hard Donald Glover fans can still Trust In Gambino.
Below is a brief overview of each song off the album. Enjoy Continue Reading
Screw Walking Around Campus: Never Be Late To Class Again
Posted on November 4, 2011
So why is this any cooler than a Segway? Well I think that the Segway has this reputation of being sort of white and nerdy. If you don’t believe me, just listen to the song “White and Nerdy” by Weird Al Yankovic.
I’m not certain if this RYNO is going to be mass-marketed, or if it simply a concept vehicle of some kind. Either why, I would love to zoom around campus in this bad boy. RYNO gets an A+ in my book!
Want Mind Control Powers: 9 Nonverbal Strategies That Work
Posted on November 4, 2011
You may not know this – but your nonverbal communication plays a big role in how persuasive you are.
That’s right. Your body gestures, movements, tone of voice, touch, distance from the person, eye contact, and physical appearance can make you more or less persuasive.
Here are 9 nonverbal ways to dramatically increase your persuasive power:
1. Touching
There have been countless studies on the power of touch – and its effectiveness on persuasion. Jacob Hornick (1992) studied waiters and waitresses who touched and didn’t touch diners during their meals. Touching not only increased tips significantly, it also caused customers to evaluate the restaurant more favorably. Not surprisingly, attractive waitresses who touched female customers received the highest tips of all. So if you are hideous you might not be able to solely count on touching people as a method persuasive. While I would not recommend this power to be used on professors, I would strongly encourage its use as a tool.
Students accused of cheating are treated with greater leniency when smiling
2. Smiling
There have been dozens of studies showing the persuasive power of smiling; for example: waitresses earn more tips (Gueguen & Fischer-Lokou, 2004), job interviewers create positive impressions (Washburn & Hakel, 1973) and more likely to get the job (Forbes & Jackson, 1980), and even students accused of cheating are treated with greater leniency when smiling (LaFrance & Hecht, 1995). Smiling doesn’t always work in every situation, but it can definitely help you seem more positive and upbeat which often aids in persuasiveness. Use this power when ever needed. It is a timeless remedy for nearly all situations. Continue Reading
Phone Reminders Not Working: Post-It Note Watch!
Posted on November 4, 2011
If you aren’t hip to reminder apps or you want a low-tech solution to your poor memory, we got the solution. Post-It Note Watch! It allows you to simply stick your notes around your wrist and BLAM! Instant reminder.
Remember When You Were A Kid?
Posted on November 3, 2011
Whether you’re a young kid who dreams of doing something incredible or a seasoned professional with an extensive entrepreneurial résumé, we all need motivation. So take a break from the cat videos, and be inspired.
Now it’s Time to Get to Work
Remember this quote from Ryan Allis:
“Not a single person whose name is worth remembering lived a life of ease.”
Brainy And Famous: Celebrities With Degrees
Posted on November 3, 2011
Maybe they’re just lucky, or maybe they sold their souls like Faust to achieve their wild success. Whatever the case may be, it is not fair that these people exist. You will be asking yourself “What am I doing with my life” in 5…4…3…2..
1. James Franco
Although the idea of becoming a marine zoologist interested him, Franco had always secretly wanted to become an actor but feared rejection. He enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) as an English major, but dropped out after his freshman year against his parents’ wishes to pursue a career as an actor, since he would have to have waited two years to audition for their acting program. Franco instead chose to take acting lessons with Robert Carnegie at the Playhouse West. Some time passes and James Franco becomes wildly successful. Talk About A Happy Ending! Continue Reading
