by Jason Lipshin So I have to admit that my gut reaction to Electronic Arts’ newest project was definitely not a positive one. I mean, once you get past the sheer audacity of adapting a fourteenth century epic poem into a hack-and-slash adventure game for the Xbox 360, you’re bound to come to your critical senses and realize just what you are doing: adapting a fourteenth … [Read more...] about Dante’s Inferno – The Video Game!
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Mr. Squarepants
By Madeline Reddington There’s nothing better than some good old Spongebob to take your mind off stressful college homework. His squishy, bubble-filled life is just too fun to resist. Thus, I decided to make a cake in celebration of Mr. Squarepants himself. However, I didn’t have any yellow frosting or food coloring, so what I made…is more like Spongebob’s … [Read more...] about Mr. Squarepants
A Fair-y Use Tale, Philosophical Beginnings
By Jason Lipshin Although copyright and fair use have traditionally been seen as the specialized purview of lawyers and big media conglomerates, it has become increasingly clear that such terms are beginning to hold importance for anyone and everyone who consumes and produces culture. Particularly during the last few decades, we’ve seen a massive and important transformation … [Read more...] about A Fair-y Use Tale, Philosophical Beginnings
Top Ten: Baby Names (All Real, I Swear) A-I
By Brandice Wilson 10. Alcamy; Origin: American; Meaning: Alternate spelling of Alchemy; Guaranteed: Your kid will fail chemistry. 9. Cloud, Cricket, Denim… Please refrain from naming your child after the first random object that pops into your little brain. 8. Butch 7. Aim; Origin: American; Meaning: Direct toward target… or “My parents are social networking whores.” 6. … [Read more...] about Top Ten: Baby Names (All Real, I Swear) A-I
Craving Community: The Phenomenon of Pro-Anorexia Websites
By Marjorie Slater In today's modern, high-tech world, it has become increasingly important to recognize all of the different possibilities that are made available on the Internet. The Internet has opened up lines of communication for business, pleasure, medicine, sports and even support-groups for commonalities ranging from depression and over-eating to alcohol abuse. … [Read more...] about Craving Community: The Phenomenon of Pro-Anorexia Websites