Archive - 2008 - poll

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What are your summer plans?

How much studying do you plan to do for finals?

Ha! Not at all. I laugh in the face of danger … er, studying.
17% (21 votes)
At least five hours for each subject. You can never be too prepared, you know.
8% (10 votes)
I have no finals, and I laugh at those of you who do.
11% (14 votes)
Finals? What finals? If I ignore them, they will probably go away.
16% (20 votes)
Enough that I feel prepared. I'm not going to kill myself, though.
48% (59 votes)
Total votes: 124

Who will win "American Idol?"

David Archuleta
8% (8 votes)
David Cook
8% (8 votes)
The dreadlocks guy! Oh wait, is he still there?
5% (5 votes)
I couldn't care less.
41% (42 votes)
Tyra Banks, duh.
38% (39 votes)
Total votes: 102

What would happen on your perfect prom night?

I want to stay active! A lot of dancing and playing games!
8% (6 votes)
I just want to hang out with my friends or a big group of people.
38% (27 votes)
So long as I'm with my ideal prom date, everything will be perfect.
21% (15 votes)
I want something really over the top! Expensive dinner, a limousine, etc.
6% (4 votes)
I don't plan on going to prom.
28% (20 votes)
Total votes: 72

What are you looking forward to most at the end of the year?

The 5K! I love running!
13% (20 votes)
Prom, obviously
7% (10 votes)
May 9th half-day
3% (5 votes)
SUMMER!
54% (81 votes)
Finals, so I can prove how much I've learned this semester!
5% (8 votes)
Graduation
18% (27 votes)
Total votes: 151

How often do you fall asleep or get really sleepy in class?

Daily
36% (38 votes)
A few times per week
24% (25 votes)
A few times per month
14% (15 votes)
Almost never
10% (11 votes)
Never
15% (16 votes)
Total votes: 105

It's finally fourth quarter! What are you looking forward to most (other than summer, of course!)?

Getting into college
15% (15 votes)
Spring Play
6% (6 votes)
Spring Fling
4% (4 votes)
Spring Sports
28% (28 votes)
Spring Concert
3% (3 votes)
Finding out my latest SAT/ACT scores
1% (1 vote)
X-Week/Big Show
12% (12 votes)
Prom
12% (12 votes)
Graduation
18% (18 votes)
Total votes: 99

What are your plans for spring break?

Sleep! I don't plan on getting up before noon.
22% (19 votes)
Finishing up my homework. Finally, a chance to get caught up on everything!
10% (9 votes)
Vacation. I'm off to find adventure out of C-U.
33% (29 votes)
Hanging out with friends. I haven't had enough time to talk to people lately.
21% (18 votes)
Watching YouTube videos. There is nothing that can't be found online, and I plan to take advantage.
14% (12 votes)
Total votes: 87

How large is your music library?

Less than 100 songs
5% (5 votes)
100- 250 songs
9% (9 votes)
250-500 songs
9% (9 votes)
500-1000 songs
14% (14 votes)
1000-2000 songs
18% (18 votes)
2000-3000 songs
15% (15 votes)
3000-4000 songs
4% (4 votes)
4000+ songs
24% (24 votes)
Total votes: 98

Illinois voted Feb. 5 as part of the nation's "Super Tuesday." Who do you think is the best presidential candidate?

Hillary Clinton
8% (11 votes)
Mike Gravel
4% (5 votes)
Mike Huckabee
2% (3 votes)
John McCain
4% (5 votes)
Barack Obama
67% (87 votes)
Ron Paul
4% (5 votes)
Mitt Romney
5% (6 votes)
No Opinion
6% (8 votes)
Total votes: 130

How many text messages do you send and receive (on average) per month?

None
38% (40 votes)
Less than 50
23% (24 votes)
50 to 100
3% (3 votes)
100 to 250
4% (4 votes)
250 to 500
9% (9 votes)
500 to 1000
5% (5 votes)
1000 to 2000
5% (5 votes)
2000 to 5000
4% (4 votes)
5000+
10% (10 votes)
Total votes: 104

The IHSA has approved random drug testing of athletes for performance enhancers starting next year. Your opinion?

It's fine. It will make sure everything is fair.
69% (65 votes)
This is terrible! It's an utter violation of privacy!
3% (3 votes)
It's fine, but it's totally unnecessary for high school athletics.
24% (23 votes)
I don't really have an opinion.
3% (3 votes)
Total votes: 94