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I am a Junior, majoring in Communications. I am also a member of the Saints Track & Field team (sprinter). Sports fanatic, Lebron James fan, and hip hop/rap lover. Brother, Son, Friend, and Homie.

Is Tebow-Time Over?

Tim Tebow No Longer A Jet. Photo Courtesy Of NY Daily Times.

It was announced earlier this morning that NFL team, the New York Jets, have released the polarizing backup quarterback, Tim Tebow. Now, the keyword in that last sentence is “backup.” Never before in football has there ever been a more talked about backup quarterback than Tim Tebow. You may know him as the overly religious quarterback from Florida, or as ... Read More »

The Future Of ATMs

ATMs will never be the same. Photo courtesy of atmms.com

Tired of the traditional ATMs only being able to take out increments of $10 or $20? Would it not be great to be able to simply withdrawal cash down to the exact dollar amount and cent? What about being able to video chat with a bank teller via ATM? All that and more is being put to the test as ... Read More »

Olympus Has Fallen Review

Photo Courtesy Of Screenrant.com

If you want to see an action packed, pro-American type of propaganda movie mixed with current events, then Olympus Has Fallen is your type of movie. This movie was released in theaters on March 22, but I just got around to seeing it last week. I must admit I wasn’t really sure what the movie was about when I agreed ... Read More »

North Korea Continues Nuclear Threats Against U.S.

North Korea continues nuclear threats against the U.S. Photo courtesy of Microsoft.

Unless you somehow managed to avoid the news over the past few months or you actually live under a rock, you should be aware of all the recent threats regarding North Korea’s plan of a nuclear war.  Now, whether you believe we should take these threats seriously or not, first we need to understand why North Korea is making these ... Read More »

2013 Women’s NCAA Tournament Recap

Photo Courtesy of ESPNW.com

The excitement of March Madness is usually geared toward the men’s side of college basketball, but what has always been undervalued, and still is to this day, is the women’s side of March Madness.  The Division 1 NCAA Women’s College Basketball tournament usually doesn’t really start until the Final Four. The top teams in women’s college basketball over the past ... Read More »

2012-2013 NBA Playoffs Preview

The Miami Heat made history by tallying 27 straight wins. Photo courtesy of Mike Thompson.

With the 2012-2013 NBA season winding down and the playoffs approaching in just under three weeks, it’s time for a recap on the season and to take a look at how the predictions made in an earlier article lived up to reality. In the article, “NBA Season Preview/Predictions” predictions were made for which teams would emerge as the Top Five from both ... Read More »

Maryville Springtime Events Preview

Siblings Weekend is an annual Maryville event. Photo courtesy of CAB.

Spring is finally here (contrary to the weather) and there are tons of events happening on Maryville’s campus.  The month of April will feature different events and programs for the campus community. The Campus Activities Board (CAB) organization, in particular, will be hosting events for students in the upcoming month.  The events to be on the lookout for are: Siblings ... Read More »

CAB Hosts Maryville’s First Spring Formal

CAB hosts the first spring formal at Maryville. Photo courtesy of CAB.

If you have been in the dancing mood lately, you’re in luck.  CAB is hosting Maryville’s first Spring Formal Friday, March 22.  The dance will be held in the Donius University Center Atrium and will start at 8 p.m. and go until about 12 a.m.  Tickets for the Spring Formal will be on sale all this week and can be purchased ... Read More »

New Imo’s Pizza Located in Mobil Gas Station

Can you resist this melty cheese and thin crust wonder? Photo courtesy of Imo's.

  Imo’s Pizza has been a St. Louis tradition since about the 1980s.  The thin crust and squarely-sliced pizza place can be found in just about any location in the greater St. Louis area.  When a new Imo’s Pizza was declared to open in the Chesterfield area, people probably didn’t expect this location to be a Mobil gas station.   The Mobil ... Read More »

Top Five Tips for a Job Interview

Always prepare for a job interview. Photo courtesy of Microsoft.

Whether you’re trying to apply for an internship, full-time job or part-time job, there are a few things you should remember to do to help present yourself in the best way possible.  If you happen to have the pleasure of taking Dr. Leilani Carver’s “Professional and Organizational Communication” (Comm 223) class, you go over a number of different recommendations.  Here ... Read More »

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