Khalil Shreateh: Meet the Palestinian who hacked Mark Zuckerberg
Khalil ShreatehCredit: Facebook When the social media profile of Mark Zuckerberg, the billionaire Facebook founder and global icon, was hacked by Khalil Shreateh, the “white hat” hacker from the...
View ArticleHow to pack a healthier school lunch
Come on Mom and Dad — you can do better than that!Credit: Metro File Back-to-school season is just about here, and if you’re packing your kiddo’s lunchbox this year, we’ve got ideas for how to make it...
View ArticleVIDEO: Epic ‘Welcome to Georgia Tech’ speech
A Georgia Tech student’s recent speech during freshmen convocation is getting a ton of attention on the Internet. Let’s just say sophomore Nick Selby is, well, enthusiastic as he welcomes a new class...
View ArticleStreet style: Florence
Credit: Melanie Galea Name: Chen Kegin Occupation: Student Spotted: Florence What she’s wearing: “I’m wearing a Zara dress and a Michael Kors bag — quite a simple outfit for me today!” What’s the one...
View ArticleAdvice for runners and rabbits alike
Anything to prevent an injury or set a personal record.Illustration by Jim Carroll “Don’t go out fast”: that was the first piece of advice I got in kindergarten coming in the form of the classic story...
View ArticleBeards, mustaches and the perfect shave
Come here for a good shave. It’s no secret that women love beauty products — just check out our bathroom shelves. However, a recent surge in men’s skincare items proves that guys want to be as...
View ArticleMake this blue meth candy for ‘Breaking Bad’ tonight
No chili pepper required.Credit: Provided This blue meth candy recipe from The Savory is the perfect addition to any “Breaking Bad” viewing party you host over the next six weeks. Related Articles The...
View ArticleStreet style: New York
Name: Stephanie Moreno Occupation: Helmut Lang stylist Spotted: New York What she’s wearing: “It’s quite a simple outfit today — a Zara crop top, Urban Outfitters sunglasses, a Helmut Lang belt and...
View ArticleHow to keep your summer vacation mentality year-round
Keep the good times rolling.Credit: Metro File You know that blissful mood you fall into each time the weather gets warm? It doesn’t have to disappear after Labor Day. Experts tell us how to make it...
View ArticleNYC students make STEM learning cool
Mayim Bialik’s smarts aren’t just for show on “The Big Bang Theory”: The actress is also a neuroscientist who is working with STEM Hollywood. A number of New York City high school students have been...
View ArticleCollege cheaters, caught and inspired
James M. Lang’s book challenges professors to do more than teach to a test. As a longtime English professor at Assumption College, James M. Lang has dealt with plagiarism for a number of years. And...
View ArticleWhat employers really think of online degrees
Swapping the lecture hall for a laptop doesn’t mean your degree doesn’t measure up.Credit: Zoonar “Online degree” used to have a negative connotation. But as these degrees become more common, employers...
View ArticleSurviving freshman year at college
Getting in on those pizza parties in the dorm means more than just free food — it’s an opportunity to make friends. Credit: Image Source The days are getting shorter, your inbox is filling up with...
View ArticleBack-to-school college dorm decorating tips
Home is where the plush blankets and framed photos are. Credit: Digital Vision So you’ve left the nest and your childhood bedroom is poised to become a glorified storage closet for your family’s...
View ArticleBook these Labor Day getaways now
Soak up the sun for a few more days.Credit: Metro Archive Ah, summer, we hardly knew you. It feels like the hazy days of summer just got into full swing and yet, somehow, autumn is just around the...
View ArticleStreet style: Heels elevate casual basics
Name: Ebony John Occupation: Gallery Melissa floor manager Spotted: New York What she’s wearing: “I’m wearing Zara shorts and heels, a Forever 21 tee and a shirt from Gap.” If she could trade closets...
View ArticleGraffiti artist takes revenge on cleaner
The cleaner who removed a graffiti artist’s work has himself been immortalized. Until another cleaner comes along, anyway. Credit: Metro World News Street artists risk prison for their creations, and...
View ArticleConflict Kitchen: Pittsburg restaurant only serves cuisine of America’s...
Photo via Conflict Kitchen A Pittsburgh take-out take out restaurant changes its menu and decor every few months to reflect the current state of geopolitical affairs. Related Articles The Word:...
View ArticleThe health tips the US Open tennis pros swear by
Sloane Stephens is currently working with LISTERINE’s #HealthySmiles program, which will donate $2 for every tweet with a smile emoticon and the hashtag #HealthySmiles. The money will go to Oral Health...
View Article‘Animalpuncture’: A new twist on an ancient trend for your pet
Acupuncture can be used on its own or combined with other treatments. It’s not a problem to make the animals lie still. Normally they will even fall a sleep, according to veterinarians. Credit: Maja...
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