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By the end of February, 2,500 3rd world children will be computer-educated for only $100
One laptop per child program aims for global development through technology
By Sara Brainard
From Thailand to Nigeria, children in developing nations will begin crossing the digital divide into the world of technology education later this year, with the help of the One Laptop per Child program. The OLPC, created by MIT professor Nicholas Negroponte in 2002, plans to provide the world's 1.
DVDs offer film school alternative
By Sara Brainard
Jason Tomaric believes he developed a way for students looking to break into the film industry to sidestep the bother of a tedious college education. The independent filmmaker said he has comprised all the secrets to a successful filmmaking career in his five-hour DVD set, "The Ultimate Filmmaking Kit.
Clip of the Week
By Heath D. Williams
Clip: Leeroy Jenkins This hilarious clip from the wildly popular online RPG, "World of Warcraft," is an example of someone refusing to follow the rules. A guild (group of players) is preparing to enter a lair of some sort of creature for the sole purpose of gathering its eggs.
Internet corner
By Kristen J. Putch
With the ridiculous amount of snow that covers campus, for some, going out isn't an option. Drinking, on the other hand, is always an option. But how many games of Kings can you play before it becomes redundant or just plain boring? It's time for a new game, so log on to lazydork.
Entrepreneurs create economic opportunity in South Africa
By Dan Briggs
Steven Thomas Brown lived in a mud hut in Malawi, Africa for two years, helping farmers increase their productivity. He was an outsider, serving under the Peace Corps and learning the indigenous Bantu language. After completing his service and returning to the United States, it did not take long for Brown to find his way back to Africa.
Snow extends O.A.R. student ticket presale
By Brian Tahmosh
Students who missed out on O.A.R. tickets from the presale need not fear, as University Union decided to extend the deadline to Wednesday, said Helen Koutsourades, public relations director for UU Concerts. Tickets were originally scheduled to go on sale solely to students from last Wednesday through Friday.
Sweeping, epic songs create familiar sound on new Explosions album
By Mike Slepian
Explosions in the Sky All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone Genre: Post-Rock Sounds Like: Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Sigur Rós 75 Decibels The cover of the new Explosions in the Sky album, "All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone," features a ghostly flooded scene.
