For senior Sophie Shenk, ballet was never just a phase; she's been at it for at least 10 years now. Her constant practicing has paid off in several different shows, including "The Nutcracker," "Coppelia," and, her personal favorite, "Sleeping Beauty." Nikita Dutta recently got the chance to sit down with Sophie and learn more about her dancing.

Recently, the number of iPod apps in Apple's online store hit 100,000, while downloads passed 2 billion. "These remarkable numbers are not surprising given the wide range of apps, many of which enhance everyday activities for most segments of society," writes Katherine Allen. But how can you tell which to try and which to avoid? Katherine is here to help you sift the good from the bad.