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Controversy at Commencement Every commencement season comes with some controversy, and 2011 was no exception. Take a look at some of the graduation speakers who caused the biggest stink this year. IMing in College So, you're off to college soon but your parents are hesitant to let go! Find out how IMing in college can be a perfect solution when it comes to over-protective parents... Creating Communities in College Forget the typical student housing assignment where you choose a dorm based upon which has the biggest closet or the best view. Nowadays, colleges and universities offer a wide range of housing options that are more focused on building a student community... Betting on a College Education The last couple of years have marked an explosion in college poker tournaments offering scholarships as prizes. Read more about the perks -- and pitfalls -- of gambling for your college education. Choosing College Roommates Online Why not put students in charge, and let them choose college roommates for themselves? That's exactly what some schools are doing. Coffee Jump-Starts the Day, the College Way Over the years, coffee has become an ingrained part of college campus culture. How much is too much? And where do students go to get a cup o' joe? Read on to find out... Addicted to the 'Net Six to 10 percent of American Internet users can be considered addicts. As it stands, digital dependency is causing people to lose their jobs, flunk out of school, and suffer from crippled social interaction. Calling a College Time-Out College is calling ... but what if you no longer feel that beginning college next fall is the right answer for you? If you're seriously interested in exploring the alternatives, don't take the college time-out decision lightly. Colleges Wise Up to Plagiarism Colleges everywhere are wising up to students' latest plagiarism tricks. College Cheating Exposed Student-led initiatives and school-wide honor codes are trying to ensure that everyone keep their eyes on their own papers. But can written pledges and promises with uncrossed fingers really help curb college cheating? |