Eyes on the Road

Eyes on the Road

Student tests out a virtual reality simulator in the Colvard Student Union during "It Can Wait" campaign against texting while driving
Photo by Sarah Tewolde

November 5, 2016

Chris Paynes, a senior criminology major from Greenwood, tests out the "It Can Wait" virtual reality simulator, set up Friday in Colvard Student Union. The simulator demonstrates the dangers of distracted driving and is part of  AT&T’s “It Can Wait” Virtual Reality Egg Bowl. Through Nov. 11, ӽ紫ý is competing against the University of Mississippi to get the most fans to take a pledge against distracted driving by texting “ICWӽ紫ý” to 50555. The ӽ紫ý with the most people taking the pledge will be named winner of the “It Can Wait” Virtual Reality Egg Bowl.