Staying focused

Students should buckle down and concentrate on grades It’s that time in the school year — the beginning of the end. The days are longer, the sun is out and […]

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Off the cuff

Thankful to be alive A year ago today, I was in the hospital in critical condition. I’m not in perfect health now, and the last year has been a whirlwind, […]

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Quick takes on life from our editors Mein Bowl Easy on the onions, please. I’d prefer not to be crying by the end of my meal. But seriously, I think […]

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DotPotA No, it’s not as good as the critics or anyone says. It pales in comparison to the Rod Serling classic. –Andrew

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Off the Cuff

What the snow? I get sunburnt in southern Oregon during spring break and come back to a blizzard in Moscow. Can it be summer now, please? — Elisa

De-stress with a deep breath

Stress is a way people’s bodies react when demanding necessary changes, Kristyn Funasaki, predoctoral intern at the University of Idaho Counseling and Testing Center said.

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In the genes

An individual’s genetics are a random and unique combination of the mother’s genetic code, and half of the father’s.