December 2019 - Page 2 of 2

4Dec

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Opinion

Buying Christmas Presents on a Budget

BY: Allison Stewart As “Jingle Bells” begins playing on the radio, Christmas shopping begins. The list of people you need to buy presents for usually grows quicker than expected. You may think your wallet will slowly lose it’s jingle — it does not have to, though. No matter how long your list may be, there are ways to ensure you get the perfect presents without breaking the bank. It all begins with comparing your options. It also helps to group people who are associated with you in similar ways. You can organize it by how much you are willing to spend for these groups. You can also find ways to stretch one transaction. For example, if you want to buy a small present for neighbors and co-workers, you can find places that sell items in packs, such as lotions or bath bombs. This a...

Student Spotlight: AUM University Honors Program with Hadassah Gaddis + Brennan DePace

4Dec

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Campus, Opinion

Student Spotlight: AUM University Honors Program with Hadassah Gaddis + Brennan DePace

BY: Allison Stewart Excellence is the standard for academics and community service in the AUM University Honors Program. Inspired by global citizenship and a “blowing up the box” mentality, UHP strives to create quality students. Hadassah Gaddis and Brennan DePace are no exception to UHP’s mission. As Warhawks in UHP, Hadassah and Brennan are required to complete honors seminars and colloquiums. These courses force students to think critically and welcome a diverse way of thinking. Taught by professors from various academic backgrounds, students are exposed to a variety of teaching styles, too. Hadassah is proud to be a part of Delta Zeta here at AUM. Hadassah is a sophomore. She started the UHP program during her first semester at AUM. She is majoring in childhood/elementary...

More Money, More Problems: Unethical Monetization in Video Games

4Dec

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Editorials

More Money, More Problems: Unethical Monetization in Video Games

BY: Cory Donde Most Millennials remember a time when new games came out for $40, and we became outraged when the price was raised to $60. Now, we wish that the $60 dollar price tag was all we had to pay for a full game. Due to game developers and publishers becoming increasingly greedy, more monetization methods are being implemented into games, and most people who play games now eat up the opportunity to gain more content, even if it eats into their wallets. Whenever we log in to our favorite recent releases, we're introduced to storefronts full of premium skins, lootboxes, and subscription services that cost us more money than the initial price we just dropped on a game. We need to be more aware of these monetization tactics and realize when we're being scammed into buying content th...

The Phoenix of Video Game Development: Hideo Kojima

4Dec

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Opinion

The Phoenix of Video Game Development: Hideo Kojima

BY: Cory Donde One of the most well-known names in the video game industry, Hideo Kojima, made his mark through both innovation and ground-breaking storylines. Best known for the Metal Gear franchise, Kojima first made his mark with the first game in the series, Metal Gear for the MSX 2, which was released on July 17, 1987. The game originally was set to be an action-adventure game, but due to the technological restraints of the console, only two to three enemies could appear on the screen at the same time, which slowed down the pacing that Konami wanted. To combat the constraint, Kojima proposed making the game stealth oriented instead, citing the 1963 film The Great Escape as a major influence, since in the film the protagonists concentrated on sneaking around and escaping conf...

4Dec

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Opinion

Coffee Shop Spots for Finals

BY: Allison Stewart As the semester approaches the end, finals are slowly emerging. May the coffee start brewing. The end of the semester presents mixed emotions. There is excitement for the semester to be over, but there’s also anxiety for remaining assignments. If you are anything like me, even thinking about my to-do list is sure to raise my blood pressure. However, preparation is key to having a successful end to the semester. Choosing the right environment to do your work in is also important. Coffee shops are common places to find people working on homework. With their relaxing music, comfortable atmosphere and aroma of espresso, they might be the perfect spot. You will surely never find another place with more caffeinated college kids. In the Montgomery area, t...