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In typical Battlefield style, youll be fighting enemies as an infantryman as well as in heavy-hitting vehicles. -- Photo: EA Digital Illusions

Huge Games Set to Release This Holiday

September 13, 2011

By: Brooks Clarke Editor-in-Chief As another summer passes us by, another gaming drought comes to an end. While not quite as barren as previous years, there was no shortage of budget titles and half-assed...

A Chicken Bus in the city of Antigua, Guatemala.  These busses are used by locals and travelers alike to crisscross Central America from Mexico to Panama for super affordable prices. -- Photo: Todd Freimuth

See the World on a Dime!

September 13, 2011

By: Todd Freimuth Staff Writer   Traveling while enrolled in higher education is no easy task for young students to accomplish.  Frustrating car payments, last month’s rent and the forever...

Fall Sports Preview

September 2, 2011

By: Mike Hayes Staff Writer The fall semester has just begun at Montgomery College, and Rockville’s sports teams are gearing up for the new season. Women’s soccer and volleyball are both looking...

Nintendo 3DS in black. -- Photo:  Amazon.com

Free Games! Free Games!

September 2, 2011

By: Whitney de Valroger Managing Editor The Nintendo 3DS has just lowered its $249.99 MSRP to a more affordable $169.99.  Launching 6 months ago, the system seemed to be underwhelmed with a weak launch...

Yuan Fu Chinese Vegetarian Restaurant

August 30, 2011

By: Shelli Block Staff Writer Upon entering Yuan Fu, a vegetarian restaurant, I am overcome with heartwarming smells of home cooked Chinese food. Located at 798 Rockville Pike across from Ritchie...

Editor’s Note

August 30, 2011

By: Brooks Clarke Editor-in-Chief So, here we are, already the fall semester again. Am I the only one who thought this summer has flown by? In any event, welcome to all the new readers out there and welcome...

The Montgomery College Knights goaltender battles for the ball during a 5-0 shutout on 8/29 against Hagerstown CC. -- Photo: Stephen Weigel

Men’s Soccer Shutout Hagerstown CC

August 29, 2011

8-29-11 The Montgomery College Knights men's soccer team open up their official season by shutting out Hagerstown CC 5-0 at home.

Homefront and all related characters are property of Koas Studios. -- Screen Capture: Brooks Clarke

Summer Swoon Gaming

August 29, 2011

By: Brooks Clarke Editor-in-Chief At this point, I think it's universally understood by gamers that the summer is the annual back catalog period for gamers. Big publishers like Activitsion and Microsoft...

A library W.E.P.A kiosk.-- Photo: Brooks Clarke

Pay for Print

August 29, 2011

Story by: Shelli Block Staff Writer How badly do you want a hard copy of that essay you just wrote? If you want to print it out in the Library or a computer lab, you’re going to have to pay for it....

The Yardbirds, from left to right: Ben King - Lead Guitar, David Smale - Bass, Andy Mitchell - Lead vocals, Harmonica, Jim McCarty - Rythm Guitar, Chris Dreja - Drums -- Photo property of The Yardbirds

The Yardbirds come to Montgomery College

August 29, 2011

By: Brooks Clarke Editor-in-Chief Old legends and local talent will soon converge at Montgomery College as British blues and pop band, The Yardbirds will be performing with special guests, Montgomery...

View from the 4th floor of the new Science Center. -- Photo by: Stephen Weigel

Greener Science

August 29, 2011

By: Whitney de  Valroger Managing Editor Green is the new black.  It seems that everywhere you look, there are hints of more environmentally conscious living. Local farming and organic markets are...

Rio de Janeiro viewed from the summit of the sugar loaf mountain.  Rio has an interesting mix of subtropical climate and bustling metropolis with a population of over four million citizens.

A Student’s Guide to Brazil

August 29, 2011

Story and Photos by: Todd Freimuth  Staff Writer With the 2014 World Cup quickly approaching and Rio de Janeiro playing host to the 2016 Summer Olympics as well, Brazil has increasingly appeared on...

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