The residence halls become dim as public health student, Leila Morrow, is on the last stretch of studying. Thoughts slow as she tries to recall every term for the tests lined up the next day, but she can’t sit at her desk any longer. Needing a break, Morrow steps out of her residence hall for […]
Tag: stress
Posted inOpinion
Rest for success: The science behind sleep and why students need it
Towards the end of my freshman year, after a week straight of surviving on less than five hours of sleep each night, I found myself blankly staring at my computer in my common room, trying to complete a simple assignment that should have taken 30 minutes.
This night became my breaking point. I quickly realized that sleep was much more important than I ever recognized. Once I learned to prioritize it, my physical, social and emotional health all improved significantly. I wish I knew then what I know now: making sleep a priority isn’t just good for your health, it actually improves your grades.
Posted inOpinion
Beyond the mat: yoga as a journey of self-discovery
Mindfulness is one of the simplest ways to re-center yourself in college, and yoga is the perfect way to do it. It merges movement with mental focus, creating a full-body and mind exercise. Every breath flows into every movement, grounding you in the present moment.
Posted inOpinion
Finals suck, so here are some study tips that actually work
I’m here to share all that I’ve learned and my best study tips for what actually works. Keep in mind: what works for me may not work perfectly for you, but these tips are backed by reliable research and proven to be helpful for many.
Posted inOpinion
Unlock your anxiety: the toolkit
Anxiety is something that we often ignore and dismiss in society as being “overly stressed” or “too busy.” In reality, it’s a response to feeling a lack of control or an endless cycle of worry.
Posted inElection Coverage
Cal Poly to host wellness sessions for election-related stress
Cal Poly Counseling and Psychological Services is hosting a Zoom decompression session today to support those experiencing Election Day stress.
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A lick a day keeps the doctor away
The most stressful time of the year for students often arrives with midterms and finals. The hours spent sitting in class, studying, doing homework, keeping up with a social life and possibly working a job can be a lot to juggle. College student mental health statistics reflect this. What if something as simple as petting […]
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Professor suggests the pathway to diabetes is one we may overlook
What causes Type 2 diabetes? For most, the answer seems clear: obesity is the top risk factor. But Cal Poly kinesiology professor Marilyn Tseng thinks there may be something else that plays a crucial role. Before she started teaching at Cal Poly, Tseng worked at the Fox Chase Cancer Center, a research hospital in Philadelphia. […]
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Dog therapy helps destress students during finals
Students had to opportunity to take a break from studying for finals to pet therapy dogs and relax at Kennedy Library.
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30-Minute Update: Organizer for SLO Solidarity receives death threat, students and faculty march to protest
Mustang News anchors Monica Roos and Clara Knapp update you on Mustang News’ biggest stories this week.
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Mustang Minute: Cats in Kennedy
Cats and Cal Poly students got a little extra love in the library on Thursday. Christina Favuzzi sees how the cats help students relax before finals.