For many girls and young women, costumes have gone from being creative to promiscuous.

Remember when your parents were in control of your Halloween costume? My mom decked me out head to toe in a custom clown suit fitted with a rainbow afro and a red sponge ball on my nose.

On Wednesday September 26, I took time out of my hectic college schedule and forced myself to vote online for the S.G.A contenders.

Conscientious of my own apathy, I scaled campus that day asking various students if they had voted, or even considered the matter; “No” seemed to be the prominent response that day.

Birthdays are a big deal. Ask anyone you know. It used to be all about getting the best or most presents, but presently the competition has turned into who can have the best, most expensive, unforgettable party. There is even a whole MTV reality series about the very subject.

First on the things to do list of senior week is the clambake. Next is the Commencement Ball followed by Honors and Awards. Before you know it, it’s the big day: Graduation. A sea of caps and gowns, some people listening intently while some doze off until their name is called.

Q: What are you currently studying in college, and what do you plan on doing with

your degree once you graduate?

A: I’m studying Administration of Justice and Chemistry. My goal is to become a forensic scientist and specialize in DNA testing and rape kits.