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It's that time of year again. Stores and shops are abuzz with holiday fever and those who shout about the "war on Christmas" have picked their next victim — Starbucks.
Diamonds are known as being one of the rarest, most expensive gemstones available. Just how accurate is that "knowledge?" How much are diamonds really worth, when we dig down a bit?
Victoria's Secret recently announced a ridiculously expensive, $2 million bra. Why is this something anyone would need and why are certain items considered luxury for women?
As the presidential debates are occurring, the American people are becoming more aware than ever of the toxic polarization that is dividing our bipartisan government. If the government was made "for the people" as a means of representation, what happens when "the people" feel like they are being misrepresented due to the severe political divide?
With tuition prices constantly rising, many college students want to know where their money is going. 501(c)(3) colleges like RIT file publicly accessible tax returns, which provide a high-level budgetary overview and financial offices provide some itemization, but there is still a lot to be desired.
Most people in the United States don't think about male circumcision. But isn't it strange that we needlessly mutilate infants because it's "normal?"
Should an artist's bad reputation, or flat-out abhorrent criminal record, negate the quality of their artistic output? Reporter investigates.
RIT is known for its unique mix of hearing and Deaf students, as it houses the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. Even though both groups share the campus, there still seems to be a sense of separation between the two. Is there a way to stop this unnoticed segregation of hearing and Deaf students?
There is a marked difference between oppressing a culture's identity and mimicking (in good fun) something iconic about a culture. Just the same, there is also a marked difference between addressing a legitimate social issue and whining in the name of social justice.
It is basic human decency to respect others. That includes respecting people's cultures, and that includes not using them as cheap party themes.
Cochlear implants are a controversial issue because they are perceived to be made to "fix" Deaf people. While the topic sparks heated debate within the Deaf community, the voices of the people who have cochlear implants can be ignored.
Volkswagen has recently been accused of cheating on their diesel cars' emissions tests by the Environmental Protection Agency. In a time where pollution is suffocating our planet and shifting our climate at an alarming rate, we cannot allow ourselves to support such dishonest and environmentally dangerous behavior.
Horror in its many re-imagined forms -- including film and video games -- works to create feelings of suspense, terror, and ultimately relief when the fear has subsided. Each of the medium's strengths have allowed horror to take on many forms and explore new ways of inspiring such emotions.
In his latest scientific endeavor, ultra-futurist Elon Musk is on a mission to civilize Mars. The only problem is that he thinks we have to nuke the red planet to make it habitable.
RIT allowing Robin Thicke to perform on campus is a grossly offensive move.
Donald Trump's hostile attitude toward immigration and foreign journalists is not unique to him, but it reflects a larger issue this country is currently facing.
Photo editing, an intricate and delicate process, is a field that is often overlooked and doesn't receive the recognition it deserves.
The offensive banners displayed outside Old Dominion University during freshman move-in constituted a gross violation of the incoming students' rights to safety and security.
Fraternity members at Old Dominion University and The Ohio State University came under fire recently for banners they flew off the front of their fraternity houses during move-in week. Saying the banners were in poor taste is putting it mildly; regardless, it is well within the rights of the students involved to execute their right to free speech. These are private citizens on private property at a publicly funded university.
Your roommate is having some "private time" with one of their "friends" and you're locked out of the room. What do you do?
Violent protest has been an effective way for the powerless and disenfranchised in society to bring necessary attention to their struggles. Such was the case in 1969 with the Stonewall Riots, events which drastically impacted the Gay Rights movement.
Although violence may be a cathartic release in the face of injustice, nonviolent demonstration remains the most effective form of protest.
A guide to appliances that students don't know to bring or don't consider bringing to campus.
Everything international students need to do and know before orientation week.