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Aubrianna

3 Ways to Take Care of Yourself as we Close in on Round One of Midterms

Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Aubrianna
To many, the leaves begin to change and the drop in temperature signals the start of the fall season. And who doesn’t love fall? Warm Starbucks pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters, and Halloween movies are just around the corner. To college students, this time of year signals round one of the midterms. For many students, exams can be very stressful. Everyone wants to do well and in order to achieve this, you have to put ...
Kelsey

Staying Active In College (Besides Going To The Gym)

Monday, September 26, 2022
Kelsey
The stress of college can easily keep you sedentary at your desk studying, but it is important to get yourself moving outside of just going to class. Here are a few ways to keep active in college that is a low time commitment: Sign up for campus 5ks News flash: you don’t have to run a 5k, you can walk, jog, or do a mix of both! Kickoff to Kinnick was this past weekend and ...
Sam

My Top 5 Study Spaces On Campus

Thursday, September 22, 2022
Sam
1. The Main Library You have so many places within the Main Library to study and just chill. Each floor has its positives so let’s talk about the 1st floor first. 1st Floor The 1st floor is the busiest because everyone is running around. It also has some upsides to the floor. If you wanna get something at the café then it’s very accessible to everyone. It’s right next to the library section of the ...

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