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· Editorial Staff
Tom Cruise’s Ex-Girlfriend Reveals What He Was Like Before He was a Millionaire Movie Star
One of Hollywood’s biggest stars, Tom Cruise is known for his memorable film roles, incredible fortune, high profile marriages and involvement in the church of Scientology. However, what is perhaps Cruise’s most intriguing love interest is a name Hollywood is unfamiliar with.…
· Laura Dang
How an 81-Pound Woman Struggling with Anorexia Became a Fitness Model on Instagram
Body image and self-esteem issues are a struggle many people deal with in different extremes. Kaitlyn Davidson once weighed 81 pounds but was able to conquer her battle to find a healthy balance in her life. The 24-year-old from Sydney, Australia, struggled with anorexia at an…
· Editorial Staff
This Nonprofit Organization is Giving $1 Million to Underprivileged High Schoolers
It may not come as a surprise that engineering and computer coding classes have a poor ratio of female to male students. Girls Who Code, a national nonprofit organization, is doing something about closing that gender gap by offering $1 million in scholarships to underprivileged…
· Editorial Staff
Meet the 21-Year-Old Who Quit Modeling to Become a UFC Fighter
Paige VanZant may look like just the pretty girl next door, but the 21-year-old beauty is also a relentless up and coming UFC world title contender. Weighing in at 115 pounds, the 5’ 4” UFC championship contender has a 6-1 fighting record and is currently ranked 7th in the…
· Sebastian Dillon
Fake Chinese Cosmetics Are Becoming a Real Danger with Horrific Side Effects
China is known for a number of imitation products from copycat designer handbags to Apple’s $37 knockoff iPhone 6s. Though many of these China-made items are harmless, some of them are potentially dangerous and harmful to consumers. A line of imitation makeup, perfume and…
· Sebastian Dillon
Man’s Freak Accident Death at an Airbnb Might Make You Rethink How Safe It Is
The tragic and sudden death of a renter at an Austin, Texas Airbnb now has many wondering just how safe it is to rent and stay in another person’s house rather than a hotel. Zak Stone rented a home in Austin for his family to celebrate Thanksgiving in two years ago. One of the…
· Editorial Staff
Donald Trump Asked a Harvard Student The One Question Asian Americans Hate Being Asked
Joe Choe is a 20-year-old junior at Harvard University who enjoys calling out politicians and world leaders at political events, especially if they have a history of spewing inaccurate or outlandish statements. Donald Trump is one such politician, but when Choe attempted to…
· Laura Dang
Science Has Terrible News For Women Who Are Intelligent
Ladies, it really isn’t you. A recent report finds that men prefer dating women who are less intelligent than them. The study from the November issue of the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin was conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Buffalo,…
· Adam Ornelas
Why Every Startup Should Seriously Consider Competing in a Pitch Contest
The entrepreneurial lifestyle is hot right now. Everywhere you go, every site you visit, every social media timeline you scroll through has some evidence of its omnipresence. Instagram is dotted with motivational quotes attributed to titans of industry; bold fonts overlaid…
· Riley Schatzle
Here’s the $60 Tesla Watch Every Steampunk Fan is Going Crazy For
If you have a thing for steampunk aesthetics then ThinkGeek’s new Tesla Watch is the perfect timepiece for your wrist.
· Jacob Wagner
Chick-fil-A Owner Who Had to Shut Down Restaurant For Five Months Still Paid His Workers
A Chick-fil-A owner recently had to shut down his restaurant for five months due to renovations, but what he announced to his employees beforehand is what shocked them most of all. Jeff Glover is the owner of a Chick-fil-A store in Austin, Texas that employs 50 employees.…
· Riley Schatzle
Some Colleges are Dropping The Most Hated Admissions Requirement
Yesterday, George Washington University joined the growing list of colleges that do not mandate applicants submit SAT or ACT test scores. The Washington, D.C. university is one of the largest and most well-known schools to join the group of over 850 schools that currently have…
· Editorial Staff
iPhone Scammer Cons $560 from Victim, Regrets it Shortly After
Getting scammed on Craigslist is never good, but unfortunately, it happens all the time.
· Laura Dang
How to Sleep Better During Long Flights
Traveling can be physically exhausting, especially when you are flying long distances. Lack of sleep can take a toll on your mental health and make you groggy before the relaxation part of your vacation has even started. These useful strategies listed on Quora will help maximize…
· Jacob Wagner
Silicon Valley is No Longer the Hottest Area for Startups
According to the latest annual Kauffman Index report, which measures entrepreneurship across the country, Silicon Valley has been dethroned as the hottest hub for startups. The index, which is managed by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, measures national, state and…
· Melinda Sherrill
10 Celebrities Who Became Successful Entrepreneurs
Many people are under the impression that celebrities make the majority of their income from solely being in the spotlight. Many of them, however, choose to pursue other professions within Hollywood or have ventured off into the world of business. From sporting stilettos on the…
· Sebastian Dillon
Man’s Life Completely Ruined One Year After Airbnb XXX Freak Fest
Ari Teman, possibly one of the most unfortunate victims ever of an Airbnb nightmare, is now homeless and wants everyone to know that Airbnb pretty much ruined his life. “My life has gone from a luxury apartment in Chelsea to a hellish series of sublets, hotels, friend’s couches,…
· Jacob Wagner
Navy SEALS Do This One Simple Thing Every Morning to Start a Productive Day
How do you change the world? Start off by making your bed.
· Benny Luo
$10,000 in Three Weeks: An Interview With China’s ‘Queen of Poker’
In recent years, the popularity of poker in Asia has exploded. One of the more accomplished players who’s made a name for herself is Celina Lin, known as “China’s Queen of Poker.” Originally from Shanghai, China, the 32-year-old Lin has quite the winning track record in her…
· Sarah Lesnar
These are the 13 Highest-Paid Internships in Tech of 2015
Once again internship season is upon us. Glassdoor compiled their annual list of 25 best internships according to intern feedback, and you won’t be surprised to know that half of those companies were tech companies.