Overcoming Procrastination

Adriene Stewart (26’) shares some tips and tricks for working through a common nuisance: procrastination.

What’s your furry friend telling you?

Learning Center tutors study and utilize non-verbal communication all the time. Kylie Dybdahl (’26) takes it a step further and delves into the non-verbal cues our pets are communicating.

Halloween

Lex Zain (’27) discusses the history of Halloween and where we get our common traditions. “A particularly spooky watchman was Stingy Jack, he is said to have died and been condemned to forever walk with only a turnip lantern to light his way.”

The Value of Boredom

Jane Jordan (’28) explores the benefits to creativity and productivity of being bored.”Opening the door to boredom and the resulting creativity is likely to reduce stress by improving productivity and problem-solving capabilities.”

The power of sleep

Josie Miller (’26) details the benefits of sleep, and gives valuable tips for busy students struggling to get the right amount of sleep. ” Before sleeping, I like to light a candle, turn on my electric blanket, and play quiet rain sounds on my phone. Being able to look forward to sleep motivates me to stop doom-scrolling and get ready for bed.”