We've received feedback from many of our readers wanting to know fun new places to go when they aren't studying or attending school.  The staff here has decided to do a series of restaurant reviews that you can go to for fun with a date or with your family.  This week we are doing a review on The Back Alley Grill, a southern style barbecue place that serves up juicy burgers in a family friendly environment.  It is located behind "Dogtopia," at 925 W. San Marcos Blvd. San Marcos, CA 92078.  When we went there, the service was quick and the food was delicious!  Their onion rings are to die for, probably the best we've had in a long time.  The wait staff was friendly and we truly felt at home, as if we were in the south.  Visit their website at: www.backalleygrill.com  We'd definitely recommend this place, as it is a family friendly environment and a great place to hang out with friends on a warm summer night!

With AP exams rapidly approaching, many of you are wondering how to score a 5 or even pass them.  A few of these simple tips will help you maximize your opportunity and help you achieve the score you desire.

These include:
-Getting a good nights rest.  Try to get at least 8 hours of sleep for a few nights before the exam.
-Eating a breakfast with protein to keep you energized.
-Not over-studying, especially the night before.
-On the night before the exam, go out and do something fun with friends.  This will help relieve some pre-test tension and ensure you are feeling good the next morning.
-Recognize that the exam will not affect your grade and that the results of the exam will not make or break your college application.