As the saying goes, “Class never goes out of style.” Well, in your Intro to Computer Science course, neither does your professor’s outfit. Despite the rapid revolution of changes that the internet brought to the world, the computer professionals who wander the halls of UTD have boldly stuck to their […]
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Video Gaymes
An argument I often have with my straight friends is about the true sexuality of Kanji Tatsumi, a character from the popular JRPG Persona 4. I argue that he is bisexual, because throughout the game he experiences attraction to another character, Naoto Shirogane, who presents as both male and female. […]
New Sham, Inc. Whistleblower Sparks Discussion Over Misinformation Campaigns
Recently, a whistleblower from the covert organization Sham Inc. has surfaced with new info regarding the company. In accordance with journalistic best practices, we will share this info with our readers at the end of this article, locked behind a paywall. For those out of the loop, Sham Inc. is […]
Ticket Stubs
New and Noteworthy: Joker This month, I bravely set foot into a mid-afternoon screening of the ever-so-controversial new film Joker from the mind of Todd Phillips (specifically the mind that watched a lot of Martin Scorsese movies growing up). The gritty backstory of Arthur Fleck, aka “The Joker,” dives into […]
The Constitutional Argument for Abortion Rights
Over the long history of abortion debates in American history, there has become a clear divide between the pro-choice and the pro-life crowds. This discussion is one of the most salient topics in politics today and one that warrants consistent debate and thought. Or so most people think. In reality, […]
One Country, “Two” Systems
Hong Kong is a global city precariously positioned along geopolitical and economic fault lines. Located along the coast of the South China Sea, the former British colony has enjoyed a relatively high degree of autonomy after being handed back to China in 1997. It holds elections, defends its free press, […]
Hollywood Disconnect: The Tired Empowerment of Disenfranchised Women
Women are having a complicated time in Hollywood right now. On one hand, the film industry is experiencing a push to tell more diverse stories centered around women. Film festivals like Sundance are working hard at keeping that gender parity even, and women are finally leading movies that aren’t purely […]
Interview with an Influencer: Venmo Edition
We’ve all heard of Venmo, the favorite money transfer app of bank-killing millennials. What really sets it apart from other payment apps are its widely used and appreciated social features. Friends and strangers are invited into your spending habits where they can silently judge you for how often you use […]
Gilded Silicon
By Evan Meade Back in July, four Congressmen sent an open letter to Facebook asking them to halt development on their new “cryptocurrency” called Libra. The Representatives, all members of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, cited serious concerns relating to “privacy, trading, national security, and monetary policy.” They […]
Pressing Reset: The Rise, Fall, and Renaissance of Computer Reset
One of the deepest regrets I have as a student of technology and media in a school with a begrudgingly illustrious computer science program is that I’m not as knowledgeable as I would like to be about how computers work. Like any well-meaning but stressed and high-strung college student, my […]