In today's society, people are introduced to endless technological developments; The use of cell phones is sparking a major debate at universities across the United States. In a recent survey by Tindell and Bohlander (2012), over 97% of college students bring their cell phones to class and use them during lectures. While mobile phones are extremely useful, there have been a number of ramifications that need to be recognized within universities. Classes are interrupted. SMS is used for cheating among college students. Unwanted photos are taken of students in dorms or at parties. In the past, cell phones were mainly intended for security, emergency and professional work purposes. Marilyn Brown (2007) reported, “Cell phones are driving teachers crazy. As phones become smaller and more sophisticated, they are becoming a big problem in universities. Cell phones can send instant messages, take test photos, and connect to the Internet” (I Can't Talk Right Now, par. 2). With the increased popularity of cell phones among college students there is increasing concern about how the use of cell phones is being abused at universities. Universities should ban cell phones in classrooms because doing so would improve the learning environment for students, reduce unwanted distractions, dishonest conduct in class (e.g. cheating), and just as regulation approves cell phone fines, universities have the right to approve cell phone fines. College students might argue that having a cell phone during class doesn't hurt anyone. Additionally, college students may feel that it would be unfair to punish...... middle of paper...... from Newspaper Source database.Carrol, J. (n.d.). Erie, Pennsylvania, Athletic Club bans cell phones in locker rooms due to privacy concerns. Erie Times-News (PA), Retrieved from Newspaper Source Database. Perez, G. (2006). Universities do not ban cell phones; ask for discretion in use: family and work responsibilities are taken into consideration when using electronic devices. Pueblo Chieftain, The (CO), extracted from the Newspaper Source database. Rugutt, J., & Chemosit, C. (2009). What motivates students to learn? Contribution of student-student relationships, student-faculty interaction, and critical thinking skills. Educational Research Quarterly, 32(3), 16-28. Retrieved from the Academic Search Premier database. Reference: Tindell, D. R., & Bohlander, R. W. (2012). The use and abuse of cell phones and text messaging in the classroom: A survey of college students. University teaching, 60 (1), 1-9.