Hayley Geiler

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Combatting the common cold in college

1/26/2012

Sick for the first time in college? Rough, but there are definitely some easy things you can do. For one, surrender to your body and take some time off. If you are super sick, email your professor and ask if you can miss a class or get an extension. If you are only sort of sick, then why not take a few nights off? It’s easy to fall behind so don’t feel bad for taking a night off the gym or rescheduling a meeting. Taking a weekend off gives you plenty of time to heal; trying to go out will exhaust yourself and make your friends sick too.

Make sure you drink fluids! Water, tea, sports drinks and juice are the best options. The dining hall will even make you a sick tray! Just have a friend or roommate bring your ID to the manager. You can find out all about sick trays here. Eating some healthy foods will make you feel better faster. Try foods high in proteins, vitamin C and vitamin B6; rumor has it they boost recovery time and give you extra energy.

If your symptoms last for more than 48 hours or if you have a fever or are vomiting, make sure you get some medical attention. The Campus Care facility is located in Hudson Health Center, which is on North Campus across from College Green and in front of Robert Glidden Hall and is open for all students. Campus Care is available Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The building is closed, however, on Saturdays.

If Campus Care isn’t your option, there are several other Athens medical centers: University Medical Associates Express Care located on 265 W. Union St., O’Bleness Memorial Hospital on 55 Hospital Drive or Holzer Clinic on 2131 E. State St. They are all 15 minutes away or less.

The Art of Cramming

10/15/2011

How many times have you heard it? “Don’t study the night before!” But as we all know, sometimes you just have to do it! So here are some tips and pointers to maximize the cram session’s effectiveness.
 
1.Review the Syllabus: Most of the time the course syllabus will tell you how a professor’s tests and questions are set up. This can help you know what to study or how to study.
 
2.Prioritize: What did the teacher spend the most time on? Does the teacher favor dates or people? Know what to study and what will be the biggest topics on the test.
 
3.Make a Plan: Know where you will be studying, for how long, what methods you will use and what your back up plan is.
 
4.Prepare your study location: Bring your water bottle, snacks and extra pens. Leave your computer at home if possible, we all know it’s distracting. And turn your cell phone on silent.
 
5.Know how you should study: If you’re a visual learner, you can color code your notes. If you’re an auditory learner, you can read your notes out loud; If you’re a kinesthetic learner, you can rewrite your notes or make flashcards.
 
6.Don’t lose sleep: Research shows if you sleep less than 6 hours your testing abilities go way down. So if you can’t focus, go to bed!
 
 
Here are a few tips from some crammers:
 
“Know how long it will take you and allot yourself enough time!”
–Kaitlin Shultz, Senior
 
“Do the biggest assignments first and drink 700 cups of coffee.”
–Jessica Cohen, Junior
 
“Take really good class notes and then the day before order them in rank of importance.”
–Steffany Hiett, Sophomore

A frugal blast from the past: Betty's Vintage Finds

9/30/2011

Vintage gurus andbargainistas alike will be excited to know that an adorable new vintage store has moved to Athens and has settled on Court St.

Betty’s Vintage Finds, which opened in the middle of July, is located in the alleyway between Pita Pit and the First Presbyterian Church of Athens. It is an interesting alcove of style and timelessness. Formerly located in Lancaster, the store has an interesting blend of trendy and classic clothing.
 
Fabrics and designs range from the turn of the century through the 60’s and 70’s. The store has everything from 1930’s smoking jackets to vests, capes, kimonos, gowns, men’s jackets, tuxedo pieces, lace slips, and dresses. The clothes come from all over the country and a few from abroad.
 
From Parisian and Japanese designs to classic Hollywood glam, Betty’s Vintage Finds has it all. The prices are extremely affordable and the quality is high. If you think vintage is not for you, the storeowner Mary White assures that she buys in only “almost new condition ... everything has already been dry cleaned or sterilized in 130 degree water, so it’s ready to go”.
 
Betty’s Vintage Finds is inspired by several generations. White explains that the store is named after her grandmother, because of a promise she made to her mother. She goes on to explain that there is a lot you can learn from the fashion of the past because, “fashion is circular, it comes around again and again.”