College: A Step-by-Step Guide

So this is it. You’re fresh out of high school and are making it into college. Yes, that means you can finally use college-ruled paper without feeling like a liar.  You’ll see that college and high school differ in so many ways; one being that you never really go home. Oh, and the food’s terrible. No wait, that’s one of the similarities. Anyway, one of the main differences between college and high school is that it’s not about academics at all. Think of it this way: you spent all your life working hard to be here so, now that you’re here, what’s there left to do? Exactly, “drinking till you puke” is a good answer. I also would have accepted “Boxing Day.”

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About the Author: Ivan Shevchyk is a first year Biological Sciences major as well as a brother at Sigma Mu Delta. He is planning on minoring in management and pursuing a career in medicine.

From the Wires: The Unknown Truth—A Virtual Reality

By ISABELLE FLOYD AP Technology Writer

Shocking new reports reveal that a growing number of parents around the world discourage their teenagers from using household computers to virtually interact with their peers. As the age of the Internet progresses, the phenomenon known as the “alternate” or “virtual” reality of computers continues to seize many young adults. However, older generations do not fully understand the benefits and values that can be obtained through excessive Internet use and are claiming today’s teens are becoming lazy and antisocial. In fact, time spent on computers actually helps all teen users lead more productive lives that ultimately make for a more successful adulthood. While keeping children safe in the privacy of their homes, the computer acts as a shield from the violence and sickness of the outside world. With the progress of the computer-age, soon all actual communication will be replaced by virtual communication, which will not only allow children to socialize more frequently, but also keep them protected.