As college students, we all know that finals week and the week before are the two worst weeks of the entire semester, apart from midterms. It seems that right after getting back from Thanksgiving break, we enter an absolute warzone consisting of last-minute assignments, final portfolios and exams, and much more. In hopes to not only encourage my fellow UAFS peers to finish this semester strong, but also to help them to keep their sanity during finals, here is a short list of

Returning to school after Thanksgiving break can be a challenging time. With that taste of relaxation and freedom over break, getting ready for finals can take a toll on college students. With final’s week right around the corner, college students all over the country are facing the hardships that come with it. Here are some tips to keep in mind to add relief to your final’s week. It is important to maintain a healthy sleep schedule. An average of seven to nine hours of sleep

It’s that time of the semester. The days are shorter, the weather is colder, and finals week is coming in hot. Not to worry though, I have some personal finals week prep pointers for you that will help ease the weight and pressures of the dreaded finals. Prepare as early as possible - I found out the hard way that studying the week before your big 80-question comprehensive final relieves the stress of having to cram a day or two before. Give yourself the time to brush up on t

With the holiday season coming quickly, the impact of poverty in our community becomes even more prevalent. In 2019, 15.9% of Sebastian County families lives in poverty, according to the United States Census Bureau. Spread holiday cheer and help your community, here are a few different ways you can help give back this Christmas Donate to a food pantry Contact your local food bank or food pantry to see what they may need. The River Valley Regional Food Bank has a list of 40 ne

As a writer for a student newspaper, I believe that covering valuable tools for students is crucial to helping our readers find what’s right for them and their major, career path, or hobbies. In this series, I’ll be breaking down the latest in student-focused technology and helping you achieve your best. Welcome to Tech 101. In this session, we’ll be covering the best apps to turn your iPad into a truly useful device for projects, classwork, and even professional tasks such a