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Conference enlightens through innovation

By Eric Dobko

Jenni Prisk, pictured above, was one of several speakers at SDSU’s TEDx conference last Sunday, inspiring students with “Ideas Worth Spreading.” | Paige Nelson, staff photographer

Two TEDx events recently took place at UC San Diego and San Diego State.

Presto launches restaurants into digital age

By Brittany Fasano

Innovative start-up company E la Carte has created a device that could make waiters obsolete.

Tumblr users seek unhealthy ‘thinspiration’

By Alyssa Zickenberg

“Starving is not pain, it is the cure.”

Studies show female vocal patterns may convey more meaning and authority than meets the ear. | Chelsea Massey, staff photographer

Girl talk is more than just, like, a SoCal fad

By Sandra De La Torre

It can be heard almost everywhere.

Citizen scientists experiment sans lab

By Sandra De La Torre

As children, some dreamed of careers as astronauts, teachers, rock stars or scientists.

Apple’s latest endeavor eases the burden of textbooks on wallets and bookbags for tech-savvy students. | Antonio Zaragoza, Photo Editor

There’s nothing textbook about iBooks 2

By Brittany Fasano

Apple recently launched iBooks 2, an innovative app that allows textbook manufacturers to create interactive displays for iPad readers.

Virtual mediums link the departed

By Ani Araya

As if life wasn’t confusing enough, pondering the question of death is bound to render a lifetime of uncertainty.

Tech eases decor woes

By Sandra De La Torre

Just like a wardrobe, the space someone occupies can be a reflection of personal style.

Meetup connects like-minded locals

By Sandra De La Torre

There is a vast assortment of social media platforms available at the disposal of Internet users. However, few have been specifically designed to “use the Internet to get off the Internet.”

Hinder crafty cyber hackers

By Stephanie Schauer

Stories about corporate office databases or personal online accounts being “hacked” are often addressed in the news, which may leave many wondering what the fuss is all about.