By Sarah Day Owen The contemporary ballet troupe Complexions defines diversity in dance, yet eludes classification in company. It is unique from its 15-member multicultural cast to its varied techniques, said Dwight Rhoden, Complexion's artistic director and co-founder.

Vegetarianism is not as easy as just being able to give up meat. "I feel vegetarianism is wonderful because I love animals," said Amanda Olson, 19, a sophomore at Augusta State University.

Graduation rates in Georgia and South Carolina continue to linger near the bottom nationally, but a report released Wednesday provides hope for improvement. Both states showed slight gains, according to calculations used in Diplomas Count 2008, a report produced by industry magazine Education Week.

By Greg Gelpi One Richmond County high school has taken preparing students for college to a new level - it's putting them into college classes and enabling them to earn college credit. A.R.

Stressed out about life after high school? No problem! Here's a guide for the college-bound, with information on everything from picking the right school to what you need to do to get there.