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In this Oct. 20, 2013, file photo, United States goalkeeper Hope Solo pauses on the field during the second half of an international friendly women's soccer match against Australia in San Antonio. U.S. Soccer is standing by its decision to allow goalkeeper Hope Solo to continue to play while she faces domestic violence charges, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Darren Abate, File)

No Hope for the NFL: Overlooking Hope Solo’s domestic violence scandal

Heather Slawny September 24, 2014

Repeated domestic violence scandals from the NFL have recently shed light on the issue of domestic violence more strongly than ever before, and more women have gained the courage to seek help. According...

BuzzFeed is introducing a new form of journalism to the world through the website's interactive quizzes, specialty videos and pop culture articles. Photo by Jay L. Clendenen/MCT Campus.

Buzzfeed: The media company for the digital age

Lauryn Hall September 22, 2014

BuzzFeed classifies itself as a news website, however, with its pop-culture topics, celebrity gossip and random features, can it really be classified as a journalistic website? Sure, its funny and...

Urban Outfitters is known for selling controversial clothing, including the Voting is for Old People shirt and Jesus socks (below). Susan Chalifoux | MCT Campus

Urban Outfitters: Controversy is trending

Sanjana Karanth September 22, 2014

Urban Outfitters is famous for overpriced, hipster clothing and even more famous for causing frequent media outrages. More than its so-called “edgy” style, UO has been in the limelight for multiple...

CVS Health smokes safety, clears the air

CVS Health smokes safety, clears the air

Parker Asmann September 22, 2014

CVS Health locations nationwide have recently pledged to stop selling tobacco products, to send a message to customers and competitors regarding the company’s transformation from a largely retail...

Apple Inc. introduced the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and Apple Watch in Cupertino, Calif. Tuesday Sept. 9. Photo by Karl Mondon/MCT Campus.

Is Apple Inc. the next Big Brother?

Zoe Krey September 21, 2014

Thirty years ago during the 1984 Super Bowl, Apple Inc. aired their iconic commercial introducing Macintosh. Resembling George Orwell’s dystopian society, the commercial featured an audience captivated...

Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris (46) scores a touchdown as he is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Dekoda Watson (57) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The Washington Redskins should stop playing offense

Darartu Mohamed September 17, 2014

When you hear the word “Redskins”, what comes to mind? To all my football fans, I’m guessing the Washington Redskins. Ever wonder why they have a Native American as their mascot? Historically,...

Michael Sam is the first openly gay player to be drafted into the NFL. His sexual orientation has become a controversial issue in the league. L.G. PATTERSON | AP

Superior skills masked by sexual orientation

Sam Ridge September 15, 2014

When Michael Sam was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL draft, he did what most other draftees do. He kissed his significant other. Normally, nobody would pay...

Netflix is available on any device that offers a Netflix application such as gaming con- soles, DVD players, phones, tablets and laptops. ELISE AMENDOLA | AP

Binge-watching: To stream or not to stream

Zoe Krey and Brendan O'Brien September 15, 2014

It’s somewhat impossible to imagine a world without the popular television and movie-streaming program Netflix. In its absence, we would have to rent movies the old-fashioned way, eagerly anticipate...

KRISTOPHER SKINNER | MCT CAMPUS

Privacy prevails over Hollywood hackers

Kate Kownacki September 15, 2014

We’ve seen it a thousand times before: The classic “lewd photo” scandal. But this time, the hacking of several A-list celebrities caught the eye of feminists and humanitarians alike. Celebrities...

A student at Montalvin Manor Elementary School in San Pablo, California solves a problem according to Common Core curriculum standards. KRISTOPHER SKINNER | MCT CAMPUS

Common Core: A cause for concern?

Kelly Conger September 15, 2014

The Common Core is exactly that, common. It’s meant to level the playing field, and claims to be raising the bar for students nationwide by giving them the necessary tools to succeed in college and...

Do trendy Facebook challenges weaken “awareness”?

Do trendy Facebook challenges weaken “awareness”?

Emily Becker August 20, 2014

Facebook and other social media outlets have recently been buzzing with the new “Ice Bucket Challenge” that is intended to raise awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s...

In this Aug, 16, 2014 file photo, Missouri Highway Patrol Capt. Ron Johnson walks among people protesting the police shooting death of Michael Brown a week ago in Ferguson, Mo.  (AP Exchange)

No more discrimination against the press in Ferguson

Brenden Moore August 19, 2014

“Let’s not glamorize the acts of criminals.” Those were the words of Captain Ron Johnson of the Missouri State Police early Tuesday morning during a press conference discussing the night’s...

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