Attending college is a gamble,and here in the UC system all of us are going for broke.The economy has slipped into a nuclear winter and the job markets we have to look forward to are chilly at best.A degree now means a lot less than it did in1970.For many people,it seems a safer bet to drop out and learn to fix Cadillacs.

Thefifth-yearsenior and cross country team captain stands ready at the podium,speech in hand.Thirty teammates,their parents and coaches fill the tiny room at his final end-of-season banquet.Standing5feet7inches tall with a28-inch waist,he is hardly an imposing figure.Yet the weight of his words and his deeds far surpass his physical presence,a fact not lost on those who have watched him over time.

Dear Super Senior, I’ve been seeing a girl for a few months now,and just recently things have been starting to pick up.She’s a ton of fun to be around and fits perfectly into my life.Problem is,I’m leaving on a jet plane to Sumatra at the end of the quarter for a six month study abroad trip.I’m a committed guy,and I don’t want to give up on what’s turning out to be an awesome relationship,but I’ll be spending six months off the continent! What sage wisdom could you offer to a man in my predicament? – Lucky in Love

14sex offenders arrested Law enforcement personnel arrested14sex offenders in a task force operation in Solano County on Wednesday. The Region II SAFE Task Force dispersed throughout the county to seek out sex offenders who were violating the terms of their probation or parole,according to a press release.