Has Hiphop Become Watered Down?
Waheed Burns, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2018
Its no secret that the state of Hiphop's well being is on the decline. Since hiphop's debut in the 1970's it has become more popular and has spread from the south Bronx to worldwide. Even though hiphop as a music genre has been very marketable and profitable, its core fans believe the lyrics to be watered...
Back to School (College)
Waheed Burns, Staff Writer
October 6, 2016
Summer’s over and we’re already a month into the new school year. Summer sixteen was one to remember but now everyone is back to their regular schedules. Wake up, brush your teeth, get a small breakfast, and then hit class. Even though most people complain about waking up and going to class, most...
Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me
Samuel Neve, Impact Staff
September 18, 2013
This week Apple ended months of speculation and rumours by, as expected, announcing not one, but two new iPhone models. Read More »...
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