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Parents on Facebook: Be careful what you post

By Nicole Yi

But what do you do when you receive a dreaded request from a parent or relative?

Reasons not to buy the new iPad Mini

By Ethan Bailey

The iPad mini is everything Apple fans crave. It’s thin and light, the screen is bright and it looks great on any hipster’s utility belt.

Convention in Tijuana promotes innovation

By Arturo Garcia

The term “coming of age” refers to a child’s transition into adulthood. Rite of passage rituals are events that present such transitions in the form of a ceremony. For instance, the Mexican quinceañera celebrates a girl’s 15th birthday.

eBay unveils new site and same-day delivery

By Ethan Bailey

A new logo, mobile apps and same-day delivery? This ain’t your momma’s eBay anymore.

TapHunter pinpoints hotspots for brew lovers

By Dave Martin

Creators of the TapHunter app say, “Life is too short to drink crap.” And it’s true. Life is short and there’s a lot of crap out there.

Freecycle users exchange free items online

By April Stefanik

The clichéd college experience is filled with transitions: the rebellious teen who blooms into the mature sunflower, the soused drunk who learns of his alcohol limits and the undecided student who switches majors every two weeks.

Don’t believe the Mayan 2012 end of days hype

By Eric Dobko

With Dec. 21 rapidly approaching, panic and terror are escalating worldwide. Armageddon, Judgment Day, the Rapture … despite what you call it, it’s sure to mean one thing a colossal increase in canned food sales.

Clean water innovation creates stir

By Ana Ceballos

According to a study conducted by UNICEF, it has been estimated one in six people do not have access to clean drinking water and as a result, nearly two million deaths from diarrhea occur each year.

Students offer useful texting tips

By Bridget Chapman

After talking with some San Diego State students, I learned some specifics when it comes to the rules of texting.

New iPhone app brings fact-checking to the digital age

By Eric Dobko

With the ocean of misinformation fed to the public through television screens, a method of filtering out the lies and getting the truth is imperative.