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West Virginia Public Radio had an intreresting piece a few weeks ago on a common campus issue - texting in class.

Should you send text messages in class? Marshall University doesn't have a campus wide policy yet, but many professors say no.

"It's just one of those things where text messaging is exploding and I anticipate it being a problem this semester so I really put it on my syllabus absolutely, positively no texting in class," says journalism professor Dan Hollis. "I may kick you out of class if I see you texting, I just anticipate the problem."

The issue is a growing problem - one that is sure to get talked about on many other campuses…

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Hat tip to College Admission Counseling for finding the College Survival Guide and pointing it out to me.

The guide, published by PsychCentral, deals with issues that have to do with both the admissions process and college life after admission. There are a couple of dozen mental health screenings, personality tests, and similar tools available at the guide. There's also a blog and a chat room.

If you're new to college or just now filling out applications, the guide is a good resource.