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Dr. TL Taylor, Associate Professor, Comparative Media Studies at MIT, speaks about live-streaming of video games in online environments at Caldwell Lounge on April 11, 2013. She discussed E-sports as a profession for some individuals and how they stream their play on websites such as Twitch.tv. "Television is failing to keep up with online media, such as live-streaming." Taylor said. Photo by: Sam O'Brien

Gamers stream for the win

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Apr 23, 2013
Jill McCorkle, a professor in English, has released her first novel in 17 years. It is set at the Pine Haven retirement home and follows the lives of the employees and residents.

McCorkle writes about ‘Life after Life’

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Apr 18, 2013
Mia Evil Dead

Evil Dead: a spectacular gore fest

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Apr 10, 2013
Washington

‘BioShock’ sequel reaches for the sky

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Apr 3, 2013

Fans fight to resurrect ‘Veronica Mars’

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Mar 14, 2013
Reinvention of a 'Tomb Raider'

Reinvention of a ‘Tomb Raider’

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Mar 13, 2013
One of distinguished entomology professor Dr. Coby Schal's American cockroaches twists into an acrobatic position as she grooms herself on Feb. 18. When they feel they are in a safe environment, cockroaches frequently pause to groom. While in groups, the insects tend to squabble "like children on a school bus", says Dr. Schal. Photo by Georgia Hobbs

Roach grooming attracts attention

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Mar 1, 2013

It’s called a break for a reason

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Feb 27, 2013
The Halloween episode, "Paranormal Parentage'" has provided the most laughs of the season, but still feels like a lesser episode of Community.

‘Community’ returns as something less than it was before

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Feb 27, 2013
The first students in line on the red carpet are interviewed by CMF while waiting for the Saturday night premiere.

CMF 2013 showcases campus talent

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Feb 25, 2013

Don’t wait for the end

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Feb 22, 2013
A marine destroys a xenomorph with a power loader in a screen shot from Aliens: Colonial Marines, the video game narrative sequel to the second film in the Aliens series by James Cameron.

‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ betrays franchise and fans

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Feb 21, 2013
Victoria Shockley, sophomore in English literature, writing, and rhetoric, is the author of a novella that will be published later this year. She started writing when she was a child and enjoys writing children's stories. "I enjoy being able to write out all my thoughts, especially as a little kid," Shockley said.

Student pens and publishes novella

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Feb 15, 2013

The many faces of the college experience

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Feb 14, 2013
James Austin blocks an attack from Rob Nunley, a senior in creative writing. The two are members of the Sparring Group, who build homemade weapons of PVC pipe and foam. The group meets every Thursday at 10 P.M. outside Witherspoon Student Center. 

Foam Fighters: Sparring Group creates camaraderie with knives, tomahawks and swords

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Feb 8, 2013

Advertisements and the digital invasion

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Feb 6, 2013

Dancers of Eire add to diversity

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Feb 1, 2013

A simple guide to getting into comics

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Feb 1, 2013

The Kickstarter leap of faith

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Jan 31, 2013

Alum takes the hassle out of finding a sitter

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Jan 27, 2013

Violence, video games and ‘The Walking Dead’

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Jan 25, 2013
Sergeant John O’Mara (Josh Brolin) leads he titular “gangster squad” away from a successful hit on the crime boss Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn). In the film, the group’s off-the-books actions lead to a secret war to try and free Los Angeles from the grip of organized crime.

‘Gangster Squad’ misses its mark

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Jan 16, 2013

Let your geek flag fly

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Jan 14, 2013
'Princess' proves old genre still has life

‘Princess’ proves old genre still has life

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Jan 9, 2013

Cute enough to die for

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Jul 16, 2012

A step back for Spidey games

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Jul 10, 2012

Spider-Man spins a summer web

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Jul 10, 2012

Dark victory in LEGO world

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Jun 26, 2012

A new Vita game that rarely falls flat

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Jun 18, 2012

Celebrating horror in comic form

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
Jun 5, 2012

A fun ride back in time

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
May 29, 2012

Blue blur delivers another entertaining ride

Jordan Alsaqa, Associate Features Editor
May 22, 2012
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