Not recognizing wireless network

I have a new macbook pro (2 months old). Initially, it had no problems recognizing my wireless network. However, today it is no longer able to recognize any wireless networks. Wireless is still working with my iPhone/iPad. I tried rebooting and no luck. Any thoughts?

Hey jedediah,
EDIT: I read your post again and it looks like your roommate may have turned on Internet Sharing. This means that your computer is like a hub for sharing your internet connection with wired clients.
Check in System Preferences>>Sharing>>Internet Tab, and it should say Internet sharing is off. If Internet Sharing is on, try switching it off, and see if you get some sort of connection.
I'm not sure this will work, but the arrow over your airport icon makes me think it's Internet Sharing.

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