Everyday I am reaffirmed that I made the right decision for college. SMU has provided me with numerous opportunities, countless excitement, and a myriad of life lessons. Over my four years, I have grown mentally in ways unimaginable. Below you will find some of my top mantras.
Author Archives: Ashley Garner
Sensory Innovations and Other Tasty Tech
Before you start to imagine people licking their iPhones to sample recipes on Pinterest, there are interesting breakthroughs in the world of tasty technology. Sensory innovations are not a new concept, and we are finally seeing some interesting developments.
The Age of Digital Credit Cards
Coin, a startup company based in San Francisco, announced its product to revolutionize the realm of digital credit cards.
Attention Powered Car Aims to Stop Distracted Driving
Technology is indeed a gift to our society. Yet with all the toys we have to play with, we divert our focus into many different tasks at once. The Attention Powered Car hopes to minimize loss of focus due to distracted driving.
The Appeal of Putting on Blackface For Halloween
Every year members of the public aspire to create the coolest, socially poignant, or sexiest costume. This year, we saw a rise in the people putting on blackface for Halloween.
Government Plans to Imprison the Homeless
It may sound like a government conspiracy, but you would be surprised to learn that the government has been planning to imprison the homeless for years.
The Evolution of Taking Selfies
The Internet savvy are aware that the word selfie has recently been added into the dictionary. Yet to many, the unique history of taking selfies is actually unknown!
Insta-Ads? Insta-Say What
Last week Instagram announced that it would be rolling ads in the upcoming months. This isn’t the first time they have tried to make money off of their app. After an attempt to charge their users in the past, will this effort be successful?
Joy in a Jar
It is important that as members of our technologically advanced society we do not neglect our duty to give back to the community. Kid President, a 9-year-old YouTube sensation, encourages people to spend a little time each day to help make the world more awesome. Continue reading
Booty Shorts: An Epidemic
As the Texas heat wave shows promise of cooling down, there is belief that it will take the revealing clothing trends with it. This summer has unleashed a desire in women across America to display parts of their bodies that should only be revealed in various settings such as the club or behind closed doors. To many, there is nothing wrong with that, yet to others, there is great concern. Continue reading
What If The Next Big Thing Happened Yesterday?
Having the latest tech is the new big thing. One could even say that the next big thing is the next big thing. Consumers anxiously await up and coming technology yet there are always mixed reviews to the newest advancements. Continue reading
When Thirst Means More Than Drinking Water
Online phenomenon has greatly contributed to the English language. Recently the words “twerk” and “selfie” have been added to the dictionary. This has had major implications in our social world because it means our online habits are spilling into our daily lives. With this in mind, what do you think will be next? The generation of our parents feared that even texting would dilute the English language and yet our culture seems fine as we still study Shakespeare. Could you imagine if a class studied the great English classics one day and then lectured on twerking the next? Continue reading