NBC's Friends has recently been extended for a ninth and, most likely, final season. After $250,000 raises, the stars' million dollar paychecks will help make Friends the most expensive half-hour of television ever. Venues decided to ask students what they think about this additional season of Friends.

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"I don't really watch it, but I think I read in Newsweek they're going to resolve all their issues."

— Elizabeth Mauzy (senior-psychology)

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"It should be on forever. It's the best show."

— Manny Evangelista (sophomore -management science and information systems)

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"I'm glad because I really like the show. I think they're running out of ideas, though."

— Vanessa Ortiz (junior-biology)

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"It's my favorite show in the world. I'm so happy."

— Ann Iannitto (sophomore-nursing)

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"I think it's a good idea. It's one of my favorite shows."

— Jeff McNalley (senior-health policy and administration)

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"They're so famous, I don't think they are [paid too much]. Everyone is watching it."

— Stephanie Palumbo (senior-photography)

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"It's the only show I watch. I'll be sad when it ends." — Ashley Snow (junior-broadcast journalism)

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"I haven't watched it in a long time. Maybe I'll watch the last couple episodes."

— Brendan De Bow (junior-information sciences and technology)

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"I like it. It's cool. A lot of people watch it."

— Joe Iorio (junior-information sciences and technology)

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"I hope Rachel's baby doesn't come out ugly."

— Tina Simms (sophomore-English)

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"It's a good show. It makes you laugh. It gets good ratings. Why not keep it on?"

— Age Tramontina (freshman--communications)

— Compiled by Jessica Scott