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Some college professors say laptop computers are too distracting in the classroom. Students say they pay to be there, and should be able to use them. What do you think?

Thank you for participating in our poll. Here are the results so far:

Laptops shouldn't be allowed: 26%
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Fifth suspect arrested, charged with armed robbery in Citadel case

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Four became five Tuesday afternoon when Charleston police announced they had arrested another College of Charleston student in connection to a West Ashley robbery in February. More>>

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