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Saturdays in the fall are filled with tailgating, packed stadiums and total confusion. Top-ranked teams are dropping like Athens' water supply, and fans, analysts and so-called experts are looking for answers. The gap between the "Michigans" and the "Appalachian States" is closing as smaller programs are becoming better at luring elite talent with better facilities, promises of television exposure and guaranteed playing time. … 4 Comments
Ah, the Facebook profile - the college student mecca for socializing, career networking, poking and picture-posting. Well, you can add "career-staller" to that list, too. With the freedom of expression that comes with Internet outlets like Facebook and MySpace, you can broadcast your face and personality to the world - but expression that is too free can sideline you in the post-college job hunt. … 6 Comments
New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman dubbed current college students "Generation Q" for being idealistic and hardworking but also incredibly quiescent when confronted by society's problems. Friedman notes students are too often cooped up in our personal worlds to take notice of the problems going on right outside our windows. … 3 Comments
Let's have a chatDespite recent criticism, we support Georgia football's No. 1 man. In the last week, we've received several letters and anti-Richt e-mails criticizing the coach's performance during the past few football games. We've read opinions suggesting that Richt has softened up as a coach. … 3 Comments
