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Who is the one percent and why should you care?

By Parker Happ | October 26, 2011

For his on and off screen exploits, this year Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, star of MTV's Jersey Shore, will net an estimated $5 million dollars. Between a book deal with a six-figure advance, an endorsement deal with protein-infused vodka for $1 million,...

Certain costumes will make you a Halloweeiner

By Chris Krapek | October 24, 2010

Remember when Halloween meant monsters and candy and apple-bobbing? At this age, Oct. 31 only means one thing; dressing up. Every year, college kids think they're making the right choice as to what to be for Halloween. Your outfit is either funny, risque...

Don’t look for moral guidance in reality TV

By Portia Kerr-Newman | September 23, 2010

Reality shows are taking over TV. Shows like American Idol, America's Next Top Model, Jersey Shore, and The Bad Girls Club are just a few of the top reality shows that Americans frequently watch. But what do people really get from watching these kinds...