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A More Potent Poison Than Venom

A More Potent Poison Than Venom

Mark McCarthy, Staff Writer February 11, 2018

Sony please, for the love of god, step away from the movie rights. I know you think you're good at comic adaptations, even though everyone says that you aren’t. I know that you think the success Spider-Man...

Wait They Won, Why Are They Rioting?

Wait They Won, Why Are They Rioting?

Mark McCarthy, Staff Writer February 5, 2018

I would like to take a moment to let everyone know that despite Philadelphia’s best efforts, the city is still standing. Yes, I know it’s sad. I know that Philly really wanted to destroy its arch-rival,...

The first Oscar¨ is crane-lifted into place at the entrance of the Kodak Theatre  on Monday, February 18, 2008, as preparations begin for the 80th Academy Awards¨.  Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2007 will be presented on Sunday, February 24, 2008, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center¨, and televised live by the ABC Television Network beginning at 5 p.m. PT. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide.

Todd Wawrychuk / ©A.M.P.A.S.

The Oscars Don’t Matter, Now Change the Channel

Mark McCarthy, Staff Writer January 29, 2018

Welcome to the Oscars, where the nominations are made up and the awards don't matter. I am aware that what I’m about to say isn’t new by any stretch of the imagination, but I feel its necessary...

Boxes, The Future of Technology

Boxes, The Future of Technology

Mark McCarthy, Staff Writer January 22, 2018

So, cardboard…yeah… this wasn’t what I was expecting. This isn’t a bad move by any means, just a weird one. If someone came up to me 2 months ago and told me that Nintendo would be hyping up...

The Business of Pleasure

The Business of Pleasure

Matt Reich and Mark McCarthy December 26, 2017

A group of adult entertainers stand off-stage waiting for the "Pole Olympics" to begin in the center of a large convention hall. Vendors were stationed at their booths, dressed in company shirts with business...

M.E.T.A. Club Joins In The Maker Movement

Mark McCarthy, Staff Writer November 30, 2017

God created the universe in seven days. Alfred John Tignonsini 3d printed a Pokémon in thirty minutes. With the advent of stores and online shipping, the need to make your own stuff has been replaced...

Philosophy Day Intrigues Students During International Day

Mark McCarthy, Staff Writer November 30, 2017

"The sickle of Cronus is always swinging," said Dr. David  Kilpatrick as his time ran out. The world had come together once again for Mercy Colleges International week. For a whole week, the Center...

To Hell With Smartphones

To Hell With Smartphones

Mark McCarthy, Staff Writer November 9, 2017

I know I might be coming off as an 80-year-old grandpa, but screw it, you all need to be told the truth. SMARTPHONES ARE TERRIBLE. Oh, and before you make the argument,  "Oh Mark you own one too,...

10 gaming moments that make your purchase worth it

10 gaming moments that make your purchase worth it

Mark McCarthy, Staff Writer November 2, 2017

One of the most fundamental things in modern video games is the idea of the “moments.” A moment just makes you go "aw yeah" or "oh no." This list is dedicated to those moments that range from the logical...

The Power of Getting Stoned

The Power of Getting Stoned

Mark McCarthy, Staff Writer November 2, 2017

They say getting stoned can help heal all kinds of medical problems, but can it really? Don't be mistaken, though, while our nation is steadily moving towards legalizing getting stoned in the traditional...

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