The James Logan Courier

By Tawab Fakhri, Courier Technology Writer

In the last few years, gamers around the world have scrambled to possess shiny new models of game consoles. Everyone was shocked by the sight of waiting lines for the systems, such as Nintendo's Wii, that stretched up to 10 blocks, and prices for the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 shoot up as high $3,000 on eBay in the first days after their releases.

The gaming industry still continues to get us to pony up the big bucks for their products, as some bids for Halo 3 are reported to go up to $300. The Nintendo Wii still continues to sell out its stock right after the fresh shipments. Even now, it’s hard to tell where the manufacturers stand, whether they're moving toward the head of the pack, or being left in the dust.

LUNCH: Teriyaki Beef Dippers with Steamed Rice, Milk, Fresh Fruit, Fun Chips
Main Cafeteria Pizza: Pork Sausage, Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Fresh Tomato, and Olives

ACTIVITIES:
Jostens will be here at lunch in Colt Court today. Order your cap & gown or class ring!

Haunted Homecoming Dance tickets will be sold during both lunches all week in Colt Court. Attire is semi-formal or costume with certain restrictions. Check publicity posters for details.

Spirit Week is halfway over. Get your class spirit points by dressing up. Tomorrow’s Spirit Days are: Seniors-CEO Day; Juniors-Plaid Day; Sophomores-Pajama Day; Freshman-Super hero Day. Come to Colt Court at lunch for class points!

By Bridget Carey
McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)

MIAMI — Pimped-out rides and custom choppers are nothing new. But what about professionally pimping your notebook computer?

A new company in Homestead, Fla., called NVousPC (pronounced "envious PC") makes custom notebooks and puts together everything from the hardware to the personalized paint job.

It goes beyond slap-on stickers. Customers work with graphic designers, and every panel — not just the cover — can be customized with art.

The company launched in late August and President Oscar M. Zapata sees the firm's tricked-out computers being big for college students and small businesses.

By Bill Burke
The Virginian-Pilot (MCT)

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Regent University law student who posted an unflattering photo of Regent president Pat Robertson on his Facebook page has been indefinitely suspended pending a psychiatric evaluation.

Adam M. Key was told by a dean in an e-mail Friday that he was concerned about Key's "emotional well-being" and that several students have recently expressed concern about Key's "interpersonal behavior."

The students "have reported, among other things, that you said that you brought a gun on campus, which is a violation of University policy," said the e-mail, signed by associate dean of students L.O. Natt Gantt.

By Billy O'Keefe
McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)

`PROJECT GOTHAM RACING 4'
For: Xbox 360
From: Bizarre Creations/Microsoft
ESRB Rating: Everyone (mild lyrics)

Every gym class has that one kid who finishes the mile run three minutes after everyone else. If you'd like to know what that kid feels like, a couple hours with "Project Gotham Racing 4" should do it.

Fundamentally, "PGR4" falls in line with its predecessors. The racing action blends arcade- and simulation-style elements, and the Kudos points system encourages you to take risks — powerslides, drifts, sharp corners — while also winning the race or completing whatever objective is at hand.