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Making new connections

College is the first time away from home for many people, forcing them to rely on new social structures

For most people, their college career is filled with many firsts: first roommate not related to them, first broken schedule, where they may have one class one day and seven the next, and most importantly, first time being away from the parental figures. We all saw the freshmen and their parents lugging all that stuff to their dorm rooms.

Dear Verge Staff, In my past relationships I've had trouble with my significant others letting me explore their nether regions. In short, women won't let me go down on them. I am anxious to try it out but they always refuse the services. Why? Sincerely, Starving to Go South He said: Well this is tricky for me because chances are, girls are as much if not more of a mystery to me than you, and that's in general.

The Dave Matthews Band may face a $70,000 fine after the a tour bus dumped human waste from a bridge that fell on Chicago River sightseeing boat, coating tourists in septic debris. Will Matthews admit they did it? How will the world of Dave-adoring fans react to this?

Editor's note. Each week, the Verge will feature a different pop culture icon on the cover and provide a short history and reasons why it is known as a pop culture icon. English inventor and avid nudist Craven Walker is credited with creating the first lava lamp, albeit unintentionally, sometime shortly after the end of World War II.

Computer buying guide

Mac versus PCs?

It is not possible for an Eastern student to graduate without at least the occasional encounter with computers. While it's not necessary to own a computer to graduate, it can make life a bit easier and more fun. Buying a computer is not rocket science, but it can seem like it sometimes, especially with so many options and so much jargon in the computer market.

Alien vs. Predator Grade: C When a "versus" movie featuring two historically rated R franchises is created under a PG-13 rating, questions begin to arise about the seriousness of the film and its truthfulness to the originals. Throw in a man who has written and directed several second-rate video game adaptations and you get "Alien vs.

Each and every year from the dance clubs to the beaches, the summer is the time of year for the most anticipated albums to be realeased and the hottest music to be unveiled. This summer has been no different, as several new acts and old favorites have come out with new albums and singles.

Guide to Better Living

Music to make friends on the All American roadtrip

Here's the situation. You're set to go on a road trip or extended vehicle voyage with someone you've recently met. You might consider them a friend or an acquaintance, but the point is you don't know each other very well. While I love road trips, I hate uncomfortable silences, and if you're not careful, a 4-hour drive to Chicago can be chock-full of uncomfortable silences.

TELEVISION 1. "Summer Olympics Thursday Primetime 1," NBC. 2. "Summer Olympics Tuesday Primetime 1," NBC. 3. "Summer Olympics Wednesday Primetime 1," NBC. 4. "Summer Olympics Monday Primetime 1," NBC. 5. "Summer Olympics Sunday Primetime 2," NBC. (From Nielsen Media Research) FILM 1.

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