All's a Scandal in Love and Politics

Samantha Weisman  —  Apr 23, 2013

Samantha Weisman '15 speaks to gut instincts in love and politics in ABC'S Scandal.

The Mindy "Charity" Project

Samantha Weisman  —  Apr 8, 2013

Samantha Weisman '15 ponders what makes what makes a "good deed" while looking at the latest episode of The Mindy Project.

Downton Abbey: An Emotional Rollercoaster

Samantha Weisman  —  Mar 25, 2013

Samantha Weisman '15 tells us about her four-day love affair with Downton Abbey, from the drama's captivating characters to its ability to throw her into emotional turmoil.

Modern Family: The Modern Sitcom

Samantha Weisman  —  Mar 4, 2013

Samantha Weisman '15 discusses why Modern Family is the ultimate "Modern Sitcom" that defines our generation.

Nine Seasons In, Grey's Anatomy Keeps Fans Watching

Samantha Weisman  —  Feb 18, 2013

How often do we actually stand up for what you believe in? Sure, we complain and sometimes even blog about it, but how often do we actually defend our beliefs?

Why We Keep Watching

Samantha Weisman  —  Feb 4, 2013

The beginning of spring semester can mean only one thing (no, not Rush Week): Our favorite shows are back from hiatus, which means I’m back and watching more TV than I probably have time for.

How I Met Your Mother: What Makes a Badass?

Samantha Weisman  —  Nov 29, 2012

Despite its repetitive plot lines and the fact that we still don't know who the mother is, HIMYM manages to provide us with some solid takeaway messages. For instance, the definition of what truly qualifies as badassery.

Fringe: Life Lessons in Alternate Dimensions

Samantha Weisman  —  Nov 15, 2012

Didn't think you could learn life lessons in a show that revolves around the impossible and occasionally takes place in parallel universes? Watching Fringe will make you think again.

Gossip Girl: When Soap Opera Smut Just Isn't Enough

Samantha Weisman  —  Nov 1, 2012

If you're stressed from prelims, just take a minute to be thankful that you don't have to deal with coke addictions, eating disorders, people talking behind your back and your dad dating your cousin who was really an actress pretending to be your cousin. 

NBC's "Parenthood" Comes to Cornell

Samantha Weisman  —  Oct 18, 2012

When Haddie Braverman was accepted to the Cornell Class of 2016, I was filled with almost the same amount of pride and emotion I had when I was accepted.

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An Easier CS Curriculum Isn’t a Better CS Curriculum

Derek Chiang  —  Apr 30, 2013

 

Introductory courses should be about separating talented students from those won't be able to succeed in the field, an idea the computer science department has recently shied away from. 

The Road Not Taken

Susie Forbath  —  Apr 25, 2013

 GPS systems have made getting from point A to point B easy. But as they've become ubiquitous, we've also grown depedent on them.

How OSS Will Get You a Job and Make You a Better Person (and Programmer)

Parker Moore  —  Apr 24, 2013

 Juniors hoping to secure jobs in the software industry should look to open-source software as a way to learn practical knowledge about software development from peers and to meet developers who have a passion for great software.

iPhone 5: Teleportation from the App [Third] World to the App [Super] Store

Morgan Beller  —  Apr 23, 2013

 

Did you finally get rid of your BlackBerry and buy an iPhone? Here are 6 app to get you caught up on what you've been missing.

New York vs. Silicon Valley: A Battle of Two Mindsets

Ali Hamed  —  Apr 22, 2013

 For the New York City tech scene to succeed, the tech community must create an identity separate from that of their peers in Silicon Valley.