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Apple rolls out new discounts for iPhone in India

Wed, 22/05/2013 - 12:23 by Neka Sehgal

With the aim to create a foothold and grab a greater share of the smartphone market in India, Apple is trying new methods to try and lure more iPhone customers.

Most parents have Facebook accounts to keep tab on their kids

Mon, 18/02/2013 - 12:11 by Minnie Mahendru

Unaware what your kids are up to? The largest social network, Facebook, has come under the “Parent scanner”. Results show that more than half of parents have registered on Facebook only to monitor their children’s activities.

Teacher suspended for calling first-graders 'future criminals' on Facebook

Sun, 03/04/2011 - 15:13 by Jaspreet Virk

A first-grade teacher at Paterson, N.J. school district was suspended Thursday following a Facebook post criticizing her students.

Northwestern University supports live sex demo in class

Thu, 03/03/2011 - 19:10 by Jaspreet Virk

Did Northwestern University psychology professor push all boundaries when he agreed to organized a sex toy demonstration in class? While the students and administration have defended the after-class live-sex presentation, Prof. John Michael Bailey is facing the wrath of parents.

Reed College website plagiarized by scammers

Tue, 01/03/2011 - 17:11 by Jaspreet Virk

Those applying for colleges and universities based on the information offered online, beware! You might come across a fake website trying to cheat you off your money. This is what a fake educational institute, University of Redwood, has been accused of.

Study reports increased stress among college freshmen

Fri, 28/01/2011 - 20:10 by Anter Prakash Singh

A recently released survey titled, “American Freshman: National Norms Fall 2010” revealed that the number of college freshmen rating themselves as having “below average” emotional health has increased significantly. The emotional health has touched its lowest in the last 25 years.

Pen down negative thoughts to excel in exams

Fri, 14/01/2011 - 11:59 by Priyanka

Many students suffer from pre-test blues, which in turn sometimes severely affects grades. According to a new study, these anxiety-blues can be easily dealt with. All one needs to do is to spend 10 minutes writing down his/her fears/worries/negative thoughts related to exams.

Colleges host 'stress-busting' events

Mon, 13/12/2010 - 07:06 by Prince damin

Los Angeles -- U.S. colleges are turning to bounce houses, comedy hours and "midnight munchies" parties to help students deal with pre-exam stress, school officials say.

Events both quirky and serious are being staged at campuses across the country to help students ease tension as they approach final exams with a battered economy and decimated job market in their futures, the Los Angeles Times reported Sunday.

So in addition to extra counseling, additional library hours and dedicated quiet study areas, colleges are offering laser tag, petting zoos, karaoke parties and miniature golf, all designed to reduce stress for students worried about competition for jobs and graduate school admission along with concerns of higher tuition and loan burdens.

No charges in giant chicken theft

Thu, 09/12/2010 - 07:56 by Prince damin

Athens, Ga. -- A U.S. chicken chain said it will not press charges against Georgia fraternity brothers accused of stealing its 12-foot inflatable chicken.

Zaxby's corporate officials said they decided not to press charges against two University of Georgia students after the chicken, missing since Oct. 5, was found behind their Beta Theta Pi fraternity house Saturday, the Athens (Ga.) Daily Herald reported Wednesday.

University of Georgia-Athens police said the Office of Student Conduct may still take action against the two men, who told authorities their frat brothers were unaware of the theft.

Study: U.S. lagging in computer science

Tue, 07/12/2010 - 09:23 by Prince damin

Pittsburgh -- As computer technologies increasingly drive world economies, America is lagging behind in offering computer science classes to its students, a study shows.

A report by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science found computer science education missing in most American elementary and secondary school classrooms, and the number of introductory and Advanced Placement courses in computer science has declined in the last five years, a university release said Monday.

"Some states and some schools are offering some really excellent courses," Mark Stehlik, co-author of the report, said.
"But overall, the picture is pretty bleak."

Study: Narcissists more likely to cheat

Wed, 01/12/2010 - 10:24 by Prince damin

Newark, Ohio -- College students who exhibit narcissistic tendencies are more likely than other students to cheat on exams and assignments, a study by U.S. researchers shows.

Research at Ohio State University's Newark campus suggested narcissists are motivated to cheat because their academic performance provides an opportunity to show off, and that they didn't feel particularly guilty about their actions, a university release said Tuesday.

"Narcissists really want to be admired by others, and you look good in college if you're getting good grades," Amy Brunell, assistant professor of psychology, says. "They also tend to feel less guilt, so they don't mind cheating their way to the top."

Palin e-mail hacker sentenced to one year

Sat, 13/11/2010 - 06:47 by Prince damin

Knoxville, Tenn. -- A former University of Tennessee student convicted of hacking into Sarah Palin's e-mail account during the 2008 campaign was sentenced to one year in prison.

David Kernell, who was convicted in April of two counts related to hacking the former Alaska governor's personal e-mail account, was sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release, CNN reported Friday.

Prosecutors told the Knoxville, Tenn., court Kernell accessed Palin's e-mail account in 2008, when she was running as the Republican nominee for vice president, by resetting her password and posted screenshots containing personal information to a public Web site.