Socom, I'm not sure if it has been answered yet, but here is a little description about the semicolon for you.

It is used to connect two independent clauses.

Independed clauses are sentences that can stand on their own.

EX: This is a sentence; this is another one.

See? Both of the sentences could stand on their own without the semicolon.

• This is a sentence.
• This is another one.

Making -

• This is a sentence; this is another one.

It's if you want to connect a related issue, or even contrast one. Semicolons are also used to seperate big lists. Locations, dates, times, etc.

EX: Chris's birthday is September, 23; Mark's is November, 18; and mine is August, 26.

Hope this clears it up for you.

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