As students head to the nation’s college campuses, relishing their new independence, criminal prosecutions in the deaths of two young men are a sober reminder of how quickly alcohol-fueled “fun” can spin out of control.

Among the many harsh realities greeting new and returning college students this week is the realization that some of their schools are rolling out one-strike-and-you’re-out rules regarding illegal downloading.

The “High School Musical” kids were expecting big things for the just-premiered “High School Musical 2.” But they weren’t taking the big ratings for granted, either. Now, the accompanying soundtrack looks likely to debut tomorrow (Aug. 22) at No. 1 on The

According to a new study from Brown University, self-injury is becoming more common. Researchers surveyed more than 600 high school students and 46 percent reported injuring themselves purposefully in the past year.