As you know, it’s time to go back to school, and whether this is your first year of college or you’re coming back again, get excited.

There are so many great things to do and see on and around campus. The Pulse section of The BG News can be your guide to it all.

This section can be the place you go to find your weekend plans: the concerts you’ll see, the clubs where you’ll party, the restaurants where you’ll eat, the must-see movies you’ll surrender a few bucks for at “the Small” and the music you’ll buy on iTunes.

I know that some of my weekends seem so busy we can’t breathe, while others so empty I am begging for something to do. So for those empty weekends and weekdays, stop being desperate for fun and take a look at The Pulse. We’ll help you find something to do.

Pulse is in the middle of the paper every Friday, perfect for all you last-minute planners (guilty). For those of you who like to be organized and plan ahead, you can check out our website and Twitter ahead of time.

We’ll even feature fun things to do during the week, just in case you’re one of the lucky ones who don’t have to study.

Another aspect of The Pulse that I hope you’ll take advantage of is the chance to get to know the people around you. There are thousands of students on campus, and you can open up The Pulse section to discover what they’re doing.

I know the accomplishments of my friends and peers interest me, especially if it’s something entertaining like artwork in a show or singing at a local bar. So check out this section to see how your peers are making the best of their time at the University. Who knows, it might even inspire you to get creative as well.

Don’t forget to check The Pulse when you’re confused by a new trend as well. If something’s gaining popularity fast, we will provide a breakdown of what it is and why everyone is so excited about it. Sometimes trends spread so fast, I feel out of the loop and too afraid to ask what they are and why they’re so popular. But not this year. The Pulse staff will ask the important questions and report the answers back to you so you don’t have to do the asking. You might even know before they do.

And don’t worry; we won’t rob you of the guilty pleasure of gossiping about celebrities. Just because more local entertainment news will appear on our pages doesn’t mean we’ll stop supplying you with the news of those seemingly perfect creatures that inhabit Hollywood. Their break-ups, break-downs and everything in-between, will be covered.

We want The Pulse to be your 24/7 guide for fun things to do.

With The Pulse in your hand, on your phone or a click away on your computer, “bored” shouldn’t even exist in your vocabulary.

So study hard, but when you’re done or you just need a break, The Pulse is where you’ll find something to fill those few precious hours you get to devote to fun. Just call The Pulse section a sweet distraction from responsibility. It’s the only place you’ll find everything containing entertainment. After all, college is a time to explore, and all the best explorers need a guide.

Your guide is just much more entertaining.