Fill in the blank: My advice for the end of the semester is…
December 2, 2019
Stay organizedKyle Mathas | ContributorWhen it comes to the end of the semester, students can lose the motivation to do the work their classes require. Although it can be very difficult to do the work that the teachers give out, it is very important to keep stress levels at a minimum heading towards t...
In Focus: What are you doing to prepare for your final exams next week?
Perspective Staff
December 2, 2014
Blake GlossonFor the most part, my preparation for finals week is pretty typical.In terms of studying, I set aside time each morning to review my notes from lectures. I have also found it helpful in semesters past to create study guides from scratch to aid with studying, so I am doing that for my tougher...
Appreciate time spent in college
Danny Cozzi
May 4, 2014
If I learned anything about life over the past four years, it’s that time escapes a lot easier than I expected.Time is this intangible but vital part of life we depend on so much, and yet it slips through our fingers like running water.When I leave Cole Hall Thursday morning after my last final as a ...
Pass/Fail: Stress-free zones, study hours make finals easier, Rent, buy books online; don’t settle for buyback
Kim Randall
April 30, 2014
See what passes and what fails as judged by columnist Kim Randall.Pass: Stress-free zones, study hours make finals easierMore-stress free zones are opening, or have already opened, for finals week. What a relief.Stress-free zones are a great way to get students serious about finals without stressing ...
Top 5: Relieve finals stress with food, frequent breaks
Anthony Szudarski
April 24, 2014
With finals week just around the corner, some of us might be starting to stress out a bit.Whether doing well on the exam determines if you pass the class or you don’t even have to show up to pass, here are my top five stress-relief methods to consider.No. 5: Indulge in comfort foodI don’t recomm...
Pass/Fail: Flash snowstorm gets its last laugh, Finals devilishly loom in distance
Danny Cozzi
April 15, 2014
Pass: Flash snowstorm gets its last laughYou all thought we had made it, didn’t you? So did I.But, in a sick way, I enjoyed Monday’s sudden snowfall. While cursing under my breath at the storm, I laughed at my naivety in thinking Chicago weather would behave any less erratically than it always does....
Blake Glosson
December 8, 2013
Many students are usually on the brink of two letter grades in some of their classes as they enter finals.The stress that comes from this can be detrimental if it’s left unaddressed.No need to fret, though, as there are many things you can do to manage the pressure you feel in constructive and even be...
InFocus: What gets you through finals?
Gina Lorusso, Jackie Nevarez, Kim Randall, and Danny Cozzi
December 8, 2013
Gina LorussoI am a horrible test taker, but I’m really good at studying, so my main focus for preparing for my finals is to take practice tests if they’re available in my courses. If they aren’t available, I find similar ones on study websites.I prepare for the practice exams by studying how I...
Longer hours for finals offered at on-campus office
December 5, 2013
The Off-Campus and Non-Traditional Student Services office will host extended office hours for students to use the office as a study space during finals week.The office will be open from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Dec. 12.Office staff will be present, and there will be free...
Pass/Fail: Final week of class arrives; winter break on horizon, Selling books back to stores likely to show unfairness
Danny Cozzi
December 1, 2013
One more week of class before much-needed vacationIt’s finally happening, folks. The last week of class is upon us.I’m sure for many of us, myself included, this week marks one of the most stressful seven-day periods of the entire semester. But, amid all of the academic chaos and hallucinations f...
Law library hours change for finals
November 25, 2013
The David C. Shapiro Memorial Law Library will extend its hours from Dec. 2 to Dec. 17.The law library will remain open to everyone until 6 p.m. each day; after 6 p.m., only law students will be allowed to stay in the library.During this extended period of availability, the library will be open to law...
Stay focused for end of semester
Kim Randall
November 14, 2013
With only one more month left to survive the headache that is school, there are a few things you should keep in mind for getting out alive.Remember to avoid procrastination, keep track of what you need to turn in and always work with a positive attitude. By the time finals come, it’ll make a big di...
