Wikipedia?? Really?? 

The Internet has without a doubt revolutionized the way that college students share information and ideas. In addition to email, chat rooms, and digital blackboards, websites such as Wikipedia are popular resources for anyone looking for info on an obsure German philosopher or the proper way to address a former Vice President in conversation (like that’ll ever happen).

Yet many people question the utility of user-generated information websites, and rightly so. Sites that allow anyone with a username and password to login and edit content should be viewed with a wary eye and taken with a grain of salt. According to the ‘nay-sayers,’ sites such as Wikipedia are never reliable and house only ‘less-than-scholarly’ material.

So, do the arguments of these skeptics hold water? Yes. And no. (more…)

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With widespread panic plaguing the financial markets, everyone is looking to predict the next victim of the credit crunch. Many foresee student loans as next up to the guillotine–preventing many college-bound students from fulfilling their dreams of higher education. I say it’s all a bunch of hooey. (more…)