Monthly Archives: September 2013

Major League Baseball: Instant Replay to Be Expanded Next Year

Posted on September 16, 2013 by jmedelman16

For many years Major League Baseball had no instant replay or review-ability for any play. This was a problem because of human error such as, not being able to see if a player is safe, or if a ball is …

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Iran Allows Social Media for the First Time Since 2009

Posted on September 16, 2013 by ashley riordan

On Monday, September 16 Iranians rejoiced via Twitter and Facebook for the first time in years. In 2009, Iranian authorities blocked social media sites including Twitter and Facebook after concern that its citizens were using such sites to vocalize complaints …

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Jaguar Fans Insist Tebow is Savior

Posted on September 16, 2013 by marissanclark

This week Jacksonville Jaguars fans held several rallies outside of Everbank Field in Jacksonville in support of the team picking up the contract of Tim Tebow. The Jaguars are 0-2 in the start of the 2013 season, and the games …

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The Tattoo That Save Lives: The Future of Wearable Sensors

Posted on September 16, 2013 by jacquelynne bernstein

Tattoos have long been a form of personal expression and even rebellion, going against the norm and making a permanent alteration to the body. They are considered taboo by many in society, and change the way people who have them …

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College Students Follow Ancient Tradition

Posted on September 16, 2013 by mattimmerman

Recently the Jewish community celebrated the holiday of Yom Kippur. Beginning at sundown on one day and continuing until sundown on the next day, Yom Kippur is an age-old Jewish tradition which closely follows the beginning of a new year …

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The Most Popular Smartphone Just Got Even Better

Posted on September 16, 2013 by johnmalala

Well, Apple fans, the time has come: the iPhone 5s is available to the public this friday, September 20th! The new device is definitely ahead of its time, with a fingerprint identifier, M7 coprocessor, and is the first 64-bit smartphone …

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New Miss America’s Ethnicity Insights Racial Slurs And Overshadows Her Win

Posted on September 16, 2013 by loganperatla

After having to compete in numerous pageants, the big day finally came for Miss New York’s Nina Davuluri as she has been crowned the new Miss America. Just 24 years old and of Indian descent, this young lady has no …

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Beyoncé: Mrs. Carter Show World Tour

Posted on September 16, 2013 by alexalima

Few artists can say their concerts sold out within minutes of going on sale. Beyoncé has stayed true to her music and her fans through the years. Her tour has made headlines for breaking attendance records. Two unforgettable moments have …

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Disease-Infected Monkeys Invade Florida and a Health Risk

Posted on September 16, 2013 by brookeadams91

Florida has a new invasive species, monkeys. On top of these species being non-native, they pose another problem to the state- they have herpes.

Approximately on thousand of the monkeys are living in the state of Florida today. All of …

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Referees Should Not Be A Factor in the End Result of Football Games

Posted on September 16, 2013 by ahittel

Throughout multiple levels of football throughout the past year, there have been numerous games that have had the result ultimately and completely decided by the officiating crew, and not the actual play of the players on the field. I don’t …