Barry Falls Jr
Barry Falls Jr is a student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he is working towards degree in Sociology with a minor in Journalism. He was the former Managing Editor of his University newspaper. Currently he runs a blog called My Vinyl Muse (myvinylmuse.com).
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Hidden Netflix Classics: Four Favorites Available on Instant StreamingNot every movie on Netflix is a cinematic masterpiece. But with a little bit of digging, it's not difficult to discover some not-so-well-known gems. -
Documentary to Chronicle Journey to Collect 709 NES Titles in 30 DaysKickstarter program aims to produce full-length documentary following one collector on "the ultimate 8-bit road trip" to find every original Nintendo game. -
App Developer Creates Essential Tools for Video Game CollectorsWhat started as a simple way for Pieterjan Vandegaer to organize his personal video game collection flourished into a successful series of iPhone apps. -
Meals for Steals: Tips for Eating Healthy on a College Student BudgetEating right can require time and money, things college students rarely have. But following a few rules can help you eat healthy without going broke. -
Effectively Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder Alone in CollegeWhen you're alone at college, the season may seem anything but the most wonderful time of the year. Coping begins with learning how to embrace alone time. -
Ron Paul Gives Defeated Farewell Speech to CongressThe libertarian politician explained that his attempts to shrink the size of the government while restoring individual liberty was largely unsuccessful. -
Economy Weighs Heavily on North Carolina Students' MindsAs some college students explain, the topics that matter most to them aren't always the ones that garner the most attention-- even during the 2012 debates. -
Photos: North Carolina for Obama Promote Early Voting with PumpkinsTo promote early voting, North Carolina for Obama decorated election-themed pumpkins and placed them around the UNC Charlotte campus. See pictures here. -
Award-Winning App Designer: How to Create and Market a Successful AppJeremy Olson explains how to develop and release an iPhone app into the app store and garner the necessary attention to grow a successful product.Also published on: -
Presidential Historian: The Four Most Important Qualities of a PresidentAuthor Michael Beschloss brought a nonpartisan perspective of what qualities great U.S. presidents had that made them effective leaders. -
Newark Mayor Cory Booker Advocates for Gay Rights at DNCThe Washington-born politician made an appearance at the LGBT Caucus on the final day of the Democratic National Convention to explain...Also published on: -
Democrats Set Convention Twitter RecordsThe Democratic and Republican parties have utilized Twitter more than any other election season. And according to the statistics, one party is ahead. -
Photos: President Barack Obama Speaks at DNC, Highlights from Day ThreeOn the final day of the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, President Barack Obama gives his plan to move America Forward.Also published on: -
Video: Pro-life Protesters Showcase Controversial Images at 2012 DNCProtesters such as Michael Marcavage uses the population of the Democratic National Convention to make a statement, but do so with questionable tactics. -
Photos: President Bill Clinton Speaks at DNC, Highlights from Day TwoDay two at the Democratic National Convention held speakers whose focus remained on cooperation. And President Bill Clinton officially nominates Barack Obama. -
Planned Parenthood Rally at the Democratic National Convention was a DudWith pro-lifers on one side of the Uptown streets and pro-choice protestors on the other, the protest plan on each side seemed aimless and disorganized.
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Convention Slogans Face Off: 'Forward Not Back' vs. 'We Built It'Both slogans began on the first day of the convention and snowballed into something bigger. But how do they compare when analyzed more deeply?
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Photos: DNC Protests, Highlights from Day OneThe Democratic National Convention kicked off with a bang. Outlandish characters were around every corner of Uptown eager to have their voices heard.
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DNC in 2012 is History's Most Interactive Democratic ConventionDemocratic National Convention officials announced their plans to make this the most accessible and open-to-the-public democratic convention in history.
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Charlotte's Trasformation for the Democratic National Convention VisitorsCharlotte spent hundreds of thousands to clean up the streets in time for the DNC; locals are upset the focus remains on the out-of-towners, not residents.
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Charlotte Sports Fans Campaign for Bobcats-to-Hornets RebrandingThe Bobcats have been a marketing nightmare from the start. But a passionate movement centered in Charlotte is aiming to change that.
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Democratic National Convention Fights Back Against Amendment OneJust months after Amendment One passes in North Carolina further banning same-sex marriage, the LGBT community is fighting back at this year's DNC in Charlotte.
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North Carolina's Amendment One Isn't State's Only Recent Dark SpotThe nation watched as the Tar Heel state debated over the 'Anti-Gay' Amendment. But the battle in the Bible Belt may not be over just yet.
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'Avengers' Director Joss Whedon Rips on Upcoming 'Battleship' FlickWhen asked why college students should pick "The Avengers" over other summer flicks, director Joss Whedon has some unkind words for upcoming 'Battleship.'
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In Amendment One Controversy, North Carolina Artists Find InspirationWith voting under way for Tuesday's primary, the coming weeks are critical for NC citizens. Residents opposed to Amendment One are getting creative.
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Amendment One Controversy Brings Out the Worst in North CarolinaWhat may have started off as a peaceful exchange of viewpoints regarding the gay rights issue has had NC citizens resorting to stealing yard signs.
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North Carolinians Unite Against Harmful 'Anti-Gay' AmendmentVoters will decide May 8th whether or not Amendment One will be passed, which will declare straight marriage the only recognized union.
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'KONY 2012' Follow-Up Presents More Facts, Less GimmicksControversy and mass criticism may be the fuel to this sequel to the viral documentary, but part two fails to address the problems with the org's rhetoric.
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'Daily Show' Report Represents Game-Changer for Satirical JournalismThe Daily Show may be just political comedy, but what is represents in the big picture may have a larger impact on this and future generations than many realize.















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