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8 Reasons to Wake Up Earlier in the Morning

Robert - Seton Hall — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:30:03 +0000

If you guys are anything at all like us at COED, you like to get your sleep...and by that I mean you like getting wasted staying up until 4:00 a.m. and sleeping until the following afternoon. Now this article is by no means telling you to avoid nights like those, but the approaching New Year means that you've got to try doing something new. Countless hours are wasted (or enjoyed) just laying in bed when you could be out and about getting a kick a*s start to your day! After the jump read the eight best reasons to wake up earlier and start your day on the right foot.

Are You Joining The “Small Business Saturday” Movement?

COED Staff — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:01:20 +0000

Leading up to this big holiday season where you’re destined to spend big dough on loved ones we encourage you to consider supporting local small businesses (and the USA). We all know Black Friday and Cyber Monday but now it’s time to do you’re best to ditch both and take part in Small Business Saturday coming up on November 26. Tell your frie… Click to read more

Osama Bin Laden is Dead! [VIDEO]

J Bryant — Mon, 02 May 2011 03:11:30 +0000

Osama Bin Laden has been shot and killed by a US special forces and CIA operation in Pakistan, according to an unidentified United States State Department Official. Specific details of the death of the world's most wanted man are soon to be revealed by President Obama in a speech to be addressed to the nation shortly. Early reports say the United States has his body in custody. Stay tuned for more details.

Ellen Page Looks “Super” In Tights

Steven Romano — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:15:26 +0000

Comic book fans everywhere are a bit wary, if not disgusted, with the film Super - being that it shares far too many similarities with the comic mini-series Kick-Ass and its film adaptation of the same name. Blatant plagiarism aside, this low-budget, indie film showcases an all-star cast including The Office's Rainn Wilson, the always lovely Liv Tyler and, yes, even Kevin "Hollow Man" Bacon (who plays a drug dealer named "Jock" in the film). But they're not the ones causing a buzz all over the internet - the blog Egotastic! recently scored a fantastic picture of actress Ellen Page in her guise as the superheroine "Boltie." Read more and see the pic after the jump!

WTF News: Prophylactic Milk, World’s Most Expensive Dog, Fingerless Pianist

Neal - Johns Hopkins — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 15:15:47 +0000

Today's WTF news items feature a Swedish woman who found a love glove in her milk carton, the world's most expensive dog that looks cuddly but will actually rip your face off, and a Chinese girl who can play the piano despite not having fingers on her right hand. Read more WTF wackiness after the jump!

The Dark Knight Enters Hell In “Batman: Arkham City”

Scott CU - Boulder — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:01:41 +0000

Recently resurrected from the grave in the comics, Bruce Wayne is also making his triumphant return to video games this October in Rocksteady’s Batman: Arkham City, the sequel to 2009’s critically acclaimed Batman: Arkham Asylum. Based on trailers and information released so far, this title is one of the most highly anticipated games of 2011 and could be the game of the year. See our full preview along screengrabs and the trailer after the jump!

Dashboard Cam View Of The Tsunami [VIDEO]

Steven Romano — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:13:02 +0000

Ever since the earthquake and resulting tsunami that struck Japan last week, everyone all over the world has been doing their part to send relief to those that have lost their homes and, for some, friends and family in this time of crisis. But we are left wondering what was it like to see the destructive force of this natural disaster through the eyes of the people, until now when this shocking video recently surfaced on the internet.

7 Best Naked Runs And Streakers [VIDEOS]

Steven Romano — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:59:54 +0000

Among many of college's time honored traditions, streaking through town amongst your fellow students and freaking out the locals is considered the ultimate rush and, most important of all, brings a smile to the faces of the Animal House pantheon of gods. Per usual, authority figures don't share this same level of enthusiasm when it comes to our youthful antics and that's why the president of Tufts University in Massachusetts, Lawrence Bacow, has put an official ban on the school's annual Naked Quad Run, calling it a safety hazard! We at COED call bullsh*t and that's why we're stickin' it to Bacow by presenting the best videos of streakers and naked runs that the internet has to offer! Ban this, Lawrence!

WTF News: Bag O’ Dildos Burglar, Brits Think Lightsabers Are Real, $7M Isn’t Rich

Neal - Johns Hopkins — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:48:55 +0000

Today's WTF news items feature a 40 year old breakfast cook who stole his boss's bag of sex toys, a survey that revealed 20% of Brits think light sabers are real, and another survey that showed millionaires don't think they're rich. Read more WTF wackiness after the jump!

Should Guns Be Allowed On College Campuses? [POLL]

Neal - Johns Hopkins — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:52:12 +0000

The Houston Chronicle reports a hearing has been scheduled to discuss a proposed bill that if passed would grant college students and professors the right to carry guns on campus. Supporters say it's a rights issue and critical for defending oneself and against mass shootings while opponents fear it will lead to more violence. Read our reaction and vote in our poll after the jump.