By Carter James, editor in chief Big budget films seem to be in a weird spot right now. You’re either trying to make a cinematic universe, start a franchise or click the reset button because you’re on life support. Since Disney bought 20th Century…
Tricking Touch ID
Security measures were meant to be broken. Just 48 hours after the iPhone 5s hit shelves, a Germany based group called the Chaos Computer Club succeeded in fooling its super-hyped new Touch ID fingerprint–scanning security…
Cooking Encyclopedia: Egg-ucation
Tasty, filling and full of essential fats and proteins, eggs are a cornerstone of many diets. The average egg has less than 100 calories and can be great for those watching their waistline. Sadly, most…
Dropping poundage at the SAC
By the time you read this article, autumn will already have taken hold and winter will soon be on its way. You don't have much time left to take advantage of the warm central Alabama…
College cuisine: Cream cheese taco dip
Whenever you go to Moe’s in Farmer, you get a free bag of nachos with your purchase, but, being on a budget, you can’t afford that luxury every night of the week! Here’s an easy-to-make…
The disaster movies of Netflix
There are two different types of bad films. The first type is the entertainingly horrible movie. This is where the movie is so horribly made and the acting is so terrible that it's almost comical…
Giants and Toys plays Eclipse with Looksy! and…
Call them hometown heroes, call them veterans of the scene: Giants and Toys are guaranteed to pack Eclipse to capacity when they play. From regular show-goers, to sorority women and townies, the merry band of…
Students take a test on Syria
As the nation rallies against Washington's push to enter the Syrian civil war, we went around campus to test UM student's knowledge of the key players. You may be surprised at their responses. Read More