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Technology

The Good, the Bad... and the Useless. Technology is ever-expanding and everywhere: from the pen to the typewriter to the computer, technology grew in the writing field which resulted in the computing field which has now resulted in so many new forms of technology. This should all encompass the fact that technology isn't just driven in one field but ALL fields. And with the quickly changing world that we have, some innovations are amazing while others fall short. In this breakdown, we are doing to look at three inventions and detail whether they were good, bad, or just plain useless. What's Good? The HTC Vive VR System has been hailed the best VR system as far as virtual reality goes, but there has been a lot of issues when discussing whether one should get the normal Vive headset or the HTC Vive Pro. As detailed in this Reddit forum , (and plenty of other sites on the internet,) questions remain primarily due to the price difference. The normal Vive headset is arou...

Lifestyle/Pop Culture

Greek Life  "Hey bro!" I hear one of my fraternity brothers call out to me. This is something I hear multiple times a day from multiple locations. You usually its brought out with a smile and the extension of the hand, firmly grasping my own in the strong, manly - proper handshake. This is almost always followed by, "You doing alright brother?" This is the biggest thing I have noticed since I have become a member of the Epsilon Kappa Chapter of Sigma Pi Fraternity International. This form of inclusion isn't such as the fame that comes from joining the ranks of celebrity status or as though I am part of a sect which is better than others. This is the inclusion of family, as though the gentleman I shake hands with is my blood brother. This is my feeling towards my fraternity brothers - that these men are my family. My interest in Greek life began with my older brother. He joined the fraternity his first year of college and spoke to me about all the ...

Television

The Issue with Remakes On July 19, 2003, a cartoon series unlike any other premiered on Cartoon Network. The show was animated in almost an anime style, yet it retained western themes. It was eccentric, somewhat beyond its time. The five main characters were incredible heroes, with a range of abilities - some could fly, another could use magic, and others were built to fight bare knuckle. Their name suggests immaturity yet their age reflects on strong bonds and friendships that no villain could break. As it has been said, when there's trouble you know who to call... Teen Titans ! Cartoon Network I was six when the show came on and my young mind was thrilled. There weren't many superhero shows on TV and we had discs of the 1940s Superman that I had watched multiple times but it wouldn't compare to the Teen Titans. This show was gold and it retains plenty of nostalgia for me. For further proof of its validity as a "great show", it received a few awards i...

Music

  Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?    Florida Georgia Line (left) and Luke Bryan (right) Bro-country is the regular sound that has been taking over the charts in the country genre for the last few years. Its a different sound then what fans were used to before - a mix of pop and hip hop with influences of R&B - and it has many fans and even other artists up in arms. Here are some of the country artists who's pop style has caused issues with other artists, followed by new bands and singers who still have that twang of country music in their songs. Pop Country: Gary Allen vs Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood Musician Gary Allan poses during the 4th annual American Country Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada December 10, 2013. REUTERS/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES - TAGS: ENTERTAINMENT) - RTX16D3P (Reuters) During an interview with Larry King, Gary Allan was caught calling fellow singers Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood "pop artists making a liv...