The 4 Biggest Announcements at Google I/O 2013

Posted 5/15/13 in @hackcollege.com, apps, hardware, newsworthy

Google's I/O developer conference is an event mostly focused on the latest and greatest tech being worked on by the search giant. Over the past few years, however, the event has become an outlet for Google to announce new hardware and services that appeal to the masses and thus attracting a lot of m...

Georgia Tech Teams with Udacity to Offer Online Master’s Degree in Computer Science

The world of the massive open online course (MOOC) has exploded over the past year, as universities team with various innovators in the space to offer free online courses to anyone willing to learn. Continuing that streak, Georgia Tech has teamed up with MOOC site Udacity to offer its first online master’s degree in computer ...

Web App Guides You Through the Perfect 7-Minute Workout

While the perfect workout routine may be different for everyone, scientists have developed a high-intensity routine balanced to work as a replacement for endurance-based workouts. According to the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal, a routine of 12 exercises, that can be done using only a chair and a wall, could be ...

Feds Will Investigate Occidental College Over Sexual Assault Response

Last week, the US Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights announced that it would begin an investigation of Occidental College in response to federal complaints that allege the school’s administration mismanaged several investigations of sexual assault on campus, improperly disciplining students found guilty of sexual misconduct, and creating an atmosphere of hostility for sexual assault survivors and ...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s Student Loan Petition Tops 300,000 Signatures

After unveiling a bill last week that would lower student loan interest rates to 0.75 percent, the same rate enjoyed by big banks, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has also launched a petition on MoveOn.org in support of the legislation that has surpassed 300,000 signatures at the time of publication. The bill, which is Warren’s first, ...

Make Great Iced Coffee with Coffee Ice Cubes

There’s nothing better than waking up to a hot cup of joe on a cold winter morning. And while it’s also great during the warmer seasons, often times you may want a cooler beverage to get you through the day. Nowadays, you can drive by Starbucks or any fast food place that serves breakfast and ...

Unhealthy Foods To Avoid When Medicated

You may have seen the list of healthy foods that can have serious drug interactions. If you’re suffering from any illness, from allergies to diarrhea, there are several unhealthy foods you should also avoid, both for your immune system and to avoid drug interactions. You may be craving a slew of strange foods when you’re ...