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Lady Gaga, we need to talk…

By Kyla Gardner | June 23, 2011

I usually have it when I’m driving. Some people have it in the shower, or maybe in the checkout line at the grocery store. It’s the aha moment. The epiphany. A pure moment of realization. It might be something trivial: I left the lights on. It might...

The double standard in censorship of body types

The double standard in censorship of body types

By Taurean Small | April 12, 2011

Star tennis players Venus and Serena Williams are known for their provocative attitudes. Evident in their tennis outfits, both women tend to push boundaries when it comes to their work. Subsequently, they are powerful figures in the sports industry,...

Miami Heat forward LeBron James argues after he was called for fouling Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday in Miami. The Celtics defeated the Heat 112-107.

The Rant: LeBron James is in a class of his own

By Chris Dertz | November 15, 2010

Finally, Time Magazine has gotten something right. With the publication revealing that LeBron James is on its list of finalists for "Person of the Year," the magazine has gained instant credibility, and should be viewed as truly ground-breaking in its...

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...