After break, take a break — Take time to destress before dead week and final exams
As the fall semester comes to a close, many students will begin to feel an increase in the pressure of homework and impending exams.
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Leading the way — Faculty Senate hears from UI employees on finals week and concealed carry
Early morning finals have caused some concern among students and faculty. During Tuesday’s Faculty Senate meeting, University of Idaho Registrar Heather Chermak presented this year’s final exam schedule and addressed […]
Real scoop: not a fluff piece — Service dogs practice socialization with students
Students destressed with service dogs-in-training who, for some, reminded students of their own canine companions back home. Vandal Health Education organized the Therapy Dog event with Palouse Paws, which brought […]
Column: Destined to Meet Again
It’s better than the Red Sox and Yankees, better than Ohio State and Michigan and it’s going to happen again. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors proved yet again […]
M. Tennis: Ready for redemption
The Idaho men’s tennis team opened the Big Sky Tournament with a 4-0 sweep over Sacramento State. The victory solidified the Vandals’ spot in the Big Sky Tennis Championship for […]
Running the gauntlet — Dash After Dark to help students de-stress before finals
For many students, the end of the semester can be a gauntlet. A nasty mix of agonizing assignments and endless studying for exams complete with a nice touch of […]
Not a morning senator — ASUI debates pros and cons of early morning finals
If Sen. Clayton Zimmerman had a 7:30 a.m. final this semester, he would have to wake up at 4 a.m. Zimmerman said he likes to have at least three hours […]
Sweat off the stress — Student Recreation Center offers free yoga classes to reduce stress during dead week
During dead week, student stress increases along with the number of responsibilities they have. “During dead week … students don’t realize how much they deteriorate,” said Peg Hamlett, fitness and […]
Supply and demand — Counseling and Testing Center seeing more students every year
Couseling and Testing Center (CTC) Director Greg Lambert doesn’t want students to sit on a waitlist for their first appointment for more than a week. “We see every student who […]
Big stress, big solutions — University resources available during stressful finals season
Sharon Fritz, a licensed psychologist at the University of Idaho Counseling and Testing Center, knows a thing or two about reducing stress. She said for students, stress comes from a […]