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OPINION: Always try to avoid stress as a student

Alexis Wohler February 10, 2015

How many college students feel overwhelmed by the amount of assignments, projects and tests that we get every semester? Assignments and projects can easily wear any student down. It’s important to find...

Motivation

What keeps you lifted?

Joy TaMar Moorer October 21, 2014

Junior criminology and justice studies major David Parish said the beginning of the semester was easier than what it is now. Classes and schoolwork seemed more stress-free, and there was an excitement...

Opinion: Buzzfeed’s relatable one-liners

Audrey Young October 21, 2014

Stress is a common problem for college students and adults. This semester, being my last, has turned into the most stressful and mentally exhausting one yet. December, where are you? This may be the first...

Illustration by LaQuann Dawson

Overbooked

Lindsay Miller April 16, 2014

Lauren Nervo balances two part-time jobs, 15 credit hours and involvement in a campus sorority.Nervo, a sophomore early childhood education major, is no stranger to balancing a busy schedule.“When I...

Illustration by LaQuan Davis

Drinking away deadlines

Lindsay Miller April 16, 2014

Senior political science major, Claire Thomas, frequents bars to help relieve stress during the school year.    “Bars are fun because you can go out and leave to go to others,” Thomas said. “But...

Illustration by LaQuann Dawson

Decorative distractions: The icing on the cake

Erin Zaranec March 12, 2014

Walking into Eastway’s private dining room on Tuesday night, the smell of sugary icing and cake was immediately apparent. Twenty-six personalized cakes were created during a cake decorating class, hosted...

Ask Mel: Getting the semester back on track

Melissa Puppo February 5, 2014

Dear Mel,I’m starting to feel overwhelmed with my semester already because of work and homework, and it’s only been a few weeks in. How do I get back on track before this semester ends badly?       ...