Author Archive for Daniyal Ahmed
Procrastinators Unite Tomorrow
In the words of one of this country’s founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin, “You may delay, but time will not.” This truism indicates that while life continues to move forward, with humanity making significant progress in various fields with each passing day, one issue perpetually looms over our heads. Halting advancement and stifling productivity is none other than procrastination.
Hookah or Cigarettes? Kill Your Lungs Either Way
While cigarettes have been the product of choice in Western countries, in other parts of the world different methods have long been used. One such form of smoking tobacco is commonly known as “hookah,” or the water pipe. According to the American Lung Association, in recent years hookah bars have increasingly gained popularity in the United States, especially among 18 to 24-year-olds, becoming “the first new tobacco use trend of the 21st century.”
Zombies!
Vacant eyes. Eerie moans. Rotting flesh. Freshly reanimated corpses, even those of friends and loved ones, that adamantly refuse to die again. All this, plus an insatiable appetite … for us. These are some of the dreadful characteristics of the walking dead, more commonly referred to as zombies. However, in this turbulent and progressive world, where these so-called supernatural phenomena are all too often cast away, knowledge of the undead may be limited to what is seen in Hollywood horror flicks. Therefore, it is crucial that the general public has at least a rudimentary understanding of the truth behind zombies. Perhaps analyzing their origins, attributes and other features will teach individuals, proper preparation and survival techniques, giving them a fighting chance in a future outbreak. The next undead epidemic may arrive sooner than you anticipate!
User’s Guide to Caffeine
Adib Towfiq | Staff PhotographerAs is the case with any psychoactive substance, the positive effects of caffeine are accompanied by side effects, so proper use is important.Caffeine is recognized as a psychoactive substance, yet it is the most commonly used drug in the world. Undoubtedly, caffeine is vital to the college lifestyle. Some students consume [...]
Music Festival ‘Bamboozles’ The West Coast
On the afternoons of Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6, thousands of teenagers and 20-somethings lined up outside the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. After its unprecedented success in New Jersey, “The Bamboozle,” a two-day music festival featuring a multitude of primarily alternative rock bands, made its way to sunny California.
The Early Morning Drag
According to a recent study featured in the New York Times, students across the country in early morning classes are quite disadvantaged in terms of their ability to function and learn. It is reported that many students do not even show up to class, while the ones who do are often tired, inattentive and receive [...]
