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Behind the Camera: Music Videos’ Role in Music and Entertainment Culture

Ty-ie Fuller Staff Writer In 2017, there are few people who could admit to never witnessing a music video. With music streaming is at an all-time high, it only guarantees that the popularity of music videos skyrocket as well. Vevo, a premium music video and entertainment platform, which distributes its content on YouTube, their home website and other platforms, reported that they average a great … Continue reading Behind the Camera: Music Videos’ Role in Music and Entertainment Culture

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The Deceptive Allure of Technology

Nicholas Tyler Staff Writer It is almost cliché to remark on the wonder of modern technology –  which is very much the wonder of computerization. In our time, there are more transistors shocking zeros and ones than there are synapses firing off in all human brains. The calculating power to end worlds fits in the palm of your hand and takes pictures of your brunch: … Continue reading The Deceptive Allure of Technology

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UNCG School of Nursing buys high-tech birthing simulator

Salwa Majeed Web Content Manager “Beep-bop-boop” is not the first sounds you might imagine when thinking of childbirth. On Wednesday, UNCG School of Nursing faculty excitedly revealed to the world SimMom, a full-body childbirth simulator. Wireless, flexible, and fully operational, the simulator is the first model of its kind from the medical technology pioneers at Laerdal, a Norwegian company. SimMom is not a robot, even … Continue reading UNCG School of Nursing buys high-tech birthing simulator

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Millennials will oversee the next scientific revolution

Spencer Schneier  Technology Editor The common line of thinking is that easy access to computers, the rise of the internet and the prominence of mobile computing have created a generation fundamentally altered by technology. Those who make this point are right, but they are missing the full picture, settling for the tip of the iceberg as the story. From the rise of renewable energy to … Continue reading Millennials will oversee the next scientific revolution

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Tech Entreprenuer Spotlight: Cameron Duncan Stewart

Tarlon Khoubyari       Staff Writer Cameron Duncan Stewart is currently a business and information systems senior and the president of Pi Kappa Alpha. His role in Pi Kappa Alpha has propelled his passions to create a space for students, businesses, and organizations to brand their companies or products in an easy, elegant way. Stewart noticed that branding companies charge more for sororities and … Continue reading Tech Entreprenuer Spotlight: Cameron Duncan Stewart

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Tech Entrepreneur Spotlight: Naomi Thomas

Naomi Thomas, a trail blazer by her own right, has brought a vessel for creativity, innovation, and technology for children to Greensboro. She is the current Google Student Ambassador for UNCG, has placed in many competitions nationwide, and is the President of STARS Computing Corps. Naomi is one of my personal mentors and continues to amaze me with her passion, dedication, and enthusiasm for STEM. … Continue reading Tech Entrepreneur Spotlight: Naomi Thomas

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The threat of Artificial Intelligence: Extinction

Spencer Schneier  Technology Editor Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the last thing humanity will ever invent. That’s a weird thing to think about, but it speaks to the enormity of inventing intelligence itself. There are a few important ideas to keep in mind when assessing the risk of AI. The first is to understand the varying levels of AI. There is “weak AI,” which is AI … Continue reading The threat of Artificial Intelligence: Extinction

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Android is in a weird place

Spencer Schneier  Technology Editor The operating system has becThe operating system has become the dominant choice for smartphone users internationally, with nearly 85 percent of the global smartphone market running Android as of 3Q 2015. Its customizable features and zero cost to phone makers have helped boost its status in the OS wars with Apple, but that customization has placed Android in an odd position. … Continue reading Android is in a weird place

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Fearlessness Reimagined

Tarlon Khoubyari       Staff Writer For the past few years, Wake Forest University has held an annual TEDx event that draws speakers to discuss a topic that relates to a spectrum of industries. TEDx is a conference where speakers are invited to present an idea or a concept that applies to the the world. Each event has a common theme, and this year’s was … Continue reading Fearlessness Reimagined

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Encryption: All your questions answered

Tarlon Khoubyari        Staff Writer Data is the driving force of today’s top companies and organizations. With these mass amounts of data being processed, shared, and sold the protection of this information becomes a top priority. The loss of sensitive data or information can cost companies billions of dollars. These threats and concerns are reflected in the news with increased frequency, with one … Continue reading Encryption: All your questions answered

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