Hearing the buzz of a new format for the DVD, what exactly is “Blu-ray”? They are starting to pop up in select locations across the country, and sooner or later will be on our campus. Well Blu-ray disks, also known as “BD” are the next generation to optical information. What the DVD is to the VHS, the BD is to the DVD. Capable of holding up to 50GB of information, it will change the way people watch their movies and record their songs. The intentions of the BD are simple, to replace the standard DVD and make way for the High Definition television era.

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New years resolutions are never easy, and often hard to hold on to – if not outright unattainable. So, to reassure the little people that even those of fame, fortune, and power set goals that are just as silly as the rest of us, here is a random list of resolutions set forth by the kind of people tabloids follow*.

*The accuracy of this list is debatable, but seriously - Who cares what they ACTUALLY said they’d do this year?

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A new year’s resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a project or habit, often a lifestyle change that is interpreted as advantageous.  A new year gives people a second chance to make improvements in their lives that can be beneficial to them not only to them but to others as well.  Most goals people make every year are things such as health related goals including weight loss, kicking the smoking habit, and to exercise more.  Other examples of resolutions are increasing savings to get out of debt, develop a new skill or talent, and to spend more time with family and friends.  Ashley Wyers said that her new year’s resolution was to “Stop spending money on things that I don’t need!”

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Christmas break has come and gone, which means it’s time for the new semester to begin.  Like the new year, a new semester is when you can start fresh and make changes to things in your life such as study habits, campus involvement, and getting back into shape.  If students didn’t do quite as well with grades last semester as they’d hoped, then now can be a good time to develop new skills and study habits. Lake State has many available resources for students to be successful academically such as the learning center, where you can get find tutors for many classes, and programs such as supplemental instruction (SI), and IPASS. A change that Ricky Naida wants to make this semester is to attend class more so “I can do well in my classes.”  School is the main reason why we are all here, so doing your best is very important to your future. If it seemed as though there wasn’t enough to do last semester, or this semester seems to produce more free time, students can become more involved. There are many clubs and organizations on campus that fit almost every student’s interest.  Being involved on campus is not only fun, but it is a great way to meet many new people and make new friends.  Getting a job either on campus or in town is also another way to be out of the dorm room and become more active, not only on campus but in the community as well.  School can be very stressful at times, but one also has to remember to take care of their self.  Kevin Bykkonen said that “This semester I plan on hitting the gym more to get myself back in shape.”  Exercise can also be a way to blow off stream, or relieve stress.  The Student Activity Center in Norris is an excellent place to get back into shape alone, or with friends.  Every semester is just as important as the one before, so all students should keep in mind to do well, and not waste that money, or time.

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