As the month of December continues, many are paying close attention to the playoff picture in the NFL. With the regular reason over in a little over than a month, teams are making a last minute effort to make sure their team gets into the post season. But for those who don’t know exactly how to decipher the often difficult playoff picture, just take a few minutes and this article will explain it to you.
Read MoreAs the weather gets colder, it is time to move some things to the inside warmth of a building. For the Wolfpack and the Lady Wolfpack the heat is only going to be hotter. When it comes to basketball, the ACC is considered one of the best conferences on both sides. With powerhouses, legendary coaches, and some of the best players to step on a court, NC State needs to show that they belong in the ACC. After last season in which both teams lost in the opening round of the ACC Championship, I want to see if these Wolves have a bite to accompany their howl.
Read MoreDuring the run up to Barack Obama’s historic presidential victory, one key factor was in almost every observer’s mind: the effect of the Black vote. A lot of prognostications depended on two vastly different scenarios. One depended on the idea that the black vote would turn out in record numbers and propel Obama to victory and make him competitive in southern states where democrats usually had no hopes of winning. The other held to the idea that the black vote would turnout either in normal numbers or that he would not get enough of an increase in black turnout to win.
Read MoreFor some, having a cup or two of regular coffee or a few energy drinks seems more of a necessity than a habit. This statement is especially true if the drink isn’t decaffeinated. Staying on the go, especially during the college years, isn’t uncommon. As people, the need to stay active in our activities and schoolwork should be treated as a top priority. With this in mind, there isn’t any doubt that caffeine is so vital for many because of the stimulating effects it provides. Don’t believe me? The statistics may in fact surprise you.
Read MoreBlack Friday sales were better than expected but experts say, the success of retailers’ sales is short lived and bittersweet. The National Retail Federation estimated that consumers spent $372.57 on average, an increase from 7.2 percent from a year ago, according to CNN.com. However, these statistics aren’t comparable to the holiday season as a whole, but only the sales of Black Friday. Furthermore, the article states, “NRF is predicting just a 2.2 percent increase in holiday shopping sales this year, which would be the smallest increase since 2002.” A suffering economy may push some mainstream retailers into unexpected bankruptcy, which would further diminish job opportunities, especially for working college students.
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