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‘8Track’ allows users to create, share mixes

Elizabeth Chen, Circulation Manager
September 27, 2011

For most people, musical taste is as unique as their thumbprints.  Internet radio sites such as Pandora tried to decipher a pattern in such musical preferences, but they failed to be very efficient or accurate.  Now 8tracks.com has stepped up to the plate. 8tracks.com is the first Internet radio site... Read more »

FACE-OFF: Android vs. iPhone: King Apple reigns supreme

Brittany Goodman, Archive Manager
September 27, 2011

Excuse me, may I have your attention please? An imposter, I repeat an imposter, of the Apple iPhone is dangerous and on the loose. My name is Android, and I am infiltrating the minds of children and parents around the world with my sleek exterior and tempting apps. My crime? I’m tricking innocent people... Read more »

Planned Parenthood defunding incites debate: Congressional actions hamper medical treatment

Andrea Mirviss, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2011

Movie fans all over the nation are familiar with the scene: Juno, a rambunctious, outspoken and feministic teenager, waddles up to the entrance of her local Planned Parenthood.  She rolls her eyes at a solitary Pro-Life protestor, but when the protester explains to her that her unborn child has developed... Read more »

Planned Parenthood defunding incites debate: Program lacks support, should not have public funding

Joe Nolan, Staff Writer
March 22, 2011

It is nothing short of irresponsible to pour the American people’s money into a controversial and inefficient organization that performs procedures the public cannot agree on. According to a 2010 Gallup poll, Americans are split right down the middle on the abortion issue, with 46 percent of Americans... Read more »

Faceoff- College has more excitement

By Matthew Brothers: staff writer
March 2, 2010

Back in 2006, The George Mason men’s basketball team won the Colonial Athletic Conference tournament and qualified for the NCAA Tournament. The Patriots, who were a 13 seed, won their first four games by upsetting top programs in the tournament, leading them into the Final Four. However, this year... Read more »

Faceoff- pros are superior athletes

By Joel Denicoff- staff writer
March 2, 2010

When you hear of players like Tyler Hansbrough, Adam Morrison, J.J. Redick and Christian Laettner you think of college superstars, but when these players jump to the NBA, you think of bench warmers. These college players, turn into benchwarmers when they reach the NBA because NCAA players compared to... Read more »

Faceoff: Potbelly’s serves scrumptious subs

Ben Hollander
Public Relations
May 28, 2009

Rotten subs, terrible service and bread with knives in it are some of the complaints Subway customers have expressed over the years. Potbelly’s on the other hand, is a much better sub chain, serving delicious, hot sandwiches, tasty milkshakes, a warm welcoming atmosphere and knife-free subs; and not... Read more »

Faceoff: Subway offers great variety

Alex Fanaroff
Staff Writer
May 28, 2009

All day long your teachers and parents tell you what to do, but at Subway, you are the boss.  Subway is an exceptional sub and sandwich shop, and hands down the best sandwich restaurant around in comparison with Quizno’s and Potbelly’s. Subway is so great for two reasons. One is that, unlike its... Read more »