For the vast majority of college students, entertainment is a relatively vague word.  Just what exactly do most people find entertaining?
Many students entertain themselves by watching television or going to movies; they attend sporting events regularly, they listen to music or they read magazines.
For some students, the epitome of entertainment is a can of pop in one hand, a slice of pizza in the other and a rousing football game on a Monday night with a couple of close friends.
I find it strange however, that most people look at me like I have lost my mind when I include the words “book” and “entertainment” in a single sentence.
I always thought that college students would read more books than the average adult, for we are at NIACC to attain an education, right?
Apparently, I am deluded in this opinion, for according to my friends, most of them have not read a book for entertainment since junior high.
In fact, I have noticed that a lot of college students seem to have some difficulty simply reading a textbook or a novel that is assigned to them in a class.
Such students spent so much time complaining about all the reading they have to do that they often never get around to doing it at all.
If textbook reading seems daunting, just go pick up a 600 page novel at the library. 
There is a big difference between reading a textbook and reading a novel, but unfortunately, most students do not realize the truth of this statement.  They run screaming from virtually every piece of paper with a few words written on it.
Reading is not like having a cold, which continually makes you feel miserable until you finally get over it.  Sadly, reading is not catching either.
I urge all college students to pick up a book;  they are free at the library after all, and you might discover something entirely new and enjoyable.
Find a favorite author and read everything that he or she has written.  You will be surprised at the insights that some of these writers possess.
You may even be startled to notice that you enjoyed a book that you read rather than resenting the time you spent reading it.

What do Gilda Radner, Chris Farley, Bill Murray and Mike Myers share other than a place in the elite society of American comedy? 
Each of these  talented people began their careers with “The Second City” theatre company in Chicago. 
North Iowans will have a chance to see the group for the second year in a row, as the troupe returns for another performance on Friday, October 15 at 8 p.m. in the North Iowa Area Community Auditorium.
The Second City theatre debuted on December 16, 1959. After 40 years of success, North Iowa will play host to the raw talent of the traveling portion of the company.
This internationally acclaimed company has earned rave reviews from Time Magazine, the Chicago Tribune  and the New York Times. 
The show features improvisation comedy, up-to-the minute satire, skits and song that will amuse even the grumpiest Trojan.
The first 400 NIACC students with identification may attend the performance at no charge by obtaining tickets in the NIACC box office. 
Otherwise, tickets will be $14 at the door. Any questions can be directed to the NIACC box office at  422-4214.