any important news from the admins will be placed here, so make sure you check back regularly. activity checks can also be found in here.

your application will be moved here when it has been accepted. you can't post here, but feel free to read up on the other characters!

Sub-boards: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, COLLEGE STUDENTS., LOCALS.

you can find all the claims here. not all are mandatory, but we ask that you fill in as many as possible. mandatory claims will be clearly marked.

forget plot trees. shipping debates are so much easier, and they get the job done quicker. this place is basically relationship central. manage your character's social lives here.

keep a journal to recall past nights and feelings. just make sure not to leave it lying around somewhere, as you never know who'll find it! also use it as a song book for all you writers.

when you get a chance to get onto a computer, chatting to your friends is almost a must. be it aim, windows live, or whatever else your preference is, all instant messaging is done here.

come have a video chat with someone.

here is the social network just for the residents of NYC. its like facebook and twitter combined.

oh dear oh dear. here is the local gossip blog. well everyone in NYC calls it Poisoned Apple. the local gossiper is known as Poison, but no one knows who she is. she posts her little blogs here and everyone comes to read them. my advice to you is keep your secret hidden real well.

also if you would like to help Poison out, you can send her a message and fill her in on all the dirty secrets.

NYU has been the go to choice for several celebrities over the last few years. If sciences or desk jobs aren’t what your particularly interested in over at Columbia, NYU is definitely the place to expand your artistic nature, in whatever way you decide to express it.

Sub-boards: AUDITORIUM, BOOK STORE, CAFETERIA, CLASS ROOMS, DORMS , HALLWAYS, PROFESSOR'S OFFICE, BOY'S BATHROOM/LOCKER ROOM , GIRL'S BATHROOM/LOCKER ROOM , INDOOR COURTS, INDOOR POOL, SPORTS FIELDS, PARKING LOT

On the opposite side of Central Park from the Upper East Side, this historical neighborhood house musicians and artists once upon a time. The Upper West Side has less high rises and more brownstones and beautiful brick apartment buildings, not to mention a much more relaxed nightlife.

Sub-boards: BANNON-RIDGEFIELD HOUSEHOLD, BATES-ROBERTS HOUSEHOLD, BROWN HOUSEHOLD, COLLINS HOUSEHOLD, KEAHI HOUSEHOLD, MADDEN HOUSEHOLD, MASTERS HOUSEHOLD, RENNER HOUSEHOLD, SANCHEZ HOUSEHOLD, WEST HOUSEHOLD

Midtown is right in the center of the small island; one step out your front door and you're just a walk from Grand Central Station, great shopping, and apartments and condos that range from affordable to luxurious. Maybe you're in business or just like being in the center of all the madness, but you wont find quiet here. Maybe you like it that way?

Sub-boards: COUPE-THOMPSON HOUSEHOLD, DRAKE HOUSEHOLD, PETERSON HOUSEHOLD

Lower Manhattan is a slew of different people and environments. Doesn't matter if you're rich or making minimum wage, the south end of the city has something for everybody. Whether you're renting an apartment in the historic Lower East Side that was originally settled by immigrants, shacking up in the world's largest Chinatown, shopping in SoHo and enjoying the pasta in Little Italy, getting tatted up, pierced and colored in the East Village, or simply holing up in your artistic loft in Tribeca, people who don't belong anywhere else, belong here.

Sub-boards: BECKETT HOUSEHOLD, MAVERICK HOUSEHOLD, O'NEIL-PIERSON HOUSEHOLD, O'NEIL HOUSEHOLD, PIERSON HOUSEHOLD, BOLTON-SCOTT HOUSEHOLD, ST. JOHN HOUSEHOLD

You know it's nothing but trouble if it's going down in this neighborhood. The rents are lower but the crime is absolutely higher. You'd be stupid to walk these streets at night but the people that live here seem to be able to handle themselves. See for yourself, at your own risk of course. Can you say ghetto?

Levels and levels of stores. You can find anything from Victoria’s Secret, Gap, Hollister, American Eagle, Buckle, Pacsun, Urban Outfitters, Journey’s, the food court and much more.

Chanel, Gucci, Prada, La Perla, Dior, Louis Vuitton.. anything name brand, and singular digits in size.

Be careful what you shop for, eyes are everywhere. Prescriptions, certain safety measures… tests for when those don’t work. Gossip hounds have their eyes peeled and your most private ailments can be made public knowledge

A vintage retail store dedicated to old vinyl and other various outdated music memorabilia. The upstairs loft also houses a collection of vintage clothes, shoes and accessories for men and women. In other words, the place is a hipster magnet, but home to some real gems if you're willing to dig through the dirt and dust.

This is the place to be if you find yourself in some trouble,need to pay off some tickets, have a quick marriage.

Rollercoaster rides, fried foods, sweetened beyond belief drinks. What more could you ask for?

The Empire State Building is one of the most recognized buildings in the world. There have been some pretty romantic moments on the roof, what will yours be?

The center is at its’ most beauty during the winter, when the giant Christmas tree is put up. It’s a great place to ice skate and get to hang out with friends.

Ice cream isn’t just for kids anymore. This little store offers the worlds most expensive sundae featuring edible gold. It’s a local favorite for all celebrities alike

If you’re running on fumes and need to energize for all your creative energy, there’s nowhere better to go than Starbucks

From cartoon-esque cuteness to positively chic this dessert shop has everything you could possibly be looking for.

definitelt not a strip club. this lounge is #1 in night life entertainment in this city. lives shows every night of the girls and the band. come on down and see what all the fuss is about.

If you need a new tattoo, or just need yours touched up, Crayola’s Ink is open twenty-four hours

In the mood for a drink and for music? Pick your poison at the House Of Blues and watch your favorite bands play

Dance, music, set up as an art museum. You’ll find whatever artistic performance you’re looking for here.

Taboo Records is a new, yet successful record label. Most of the recording artists you’ll see coming in and out of the lobby have switched over, purely for the big wigs’ talent

If you’re looking to be signed, or to renegotiate your contract, talk about your tour,merchandising, etc., the conference room is where all big discussions will go down

Everyone needs a break now and then. The kitchen, entertainment center, anything you need to relax is here.

Each studio is customized to each of the talents wants that way they feel more at home and are more likely to give their fans their best.

Sub-boards: BLAKE RENNER , ALL TIME LOW, THE MAINE, THE READY SET , LIGHTS , ELLIE RIDGEFIELD

No sweat, he’s just the most talented producer in the country. All of that hard work, sweat, tears, dedication, persistence leads up to his one decision. Do you have what it takes?

bored? waiting for someone to post? come here and play some IC or OOC games while you wait.

here our members can chat and get to know each other. you can talk about anything you would like here. members only

need some graphics? just post your request here. also, if you can make graphics, post your own little "shop" here and show us what youve got.

are you going to be gone for a period of time? please post in her and let us know.