By Angela E. Rodriguez |Staff Writer| Students looking for a quick fix to pull an all-nighter for finals should be cautious. As finals approach, we all suffer from sleep deprivation due to late night cramming. For many it means stocking up on energy drinks like Red Bull, Monster, Rock Stars and so forth to help them keep motivated to study the entire night without feeling tired. Even though these popular drinks help energize their consumers, they have harmful side effects which include jitters, changes in heart rate and according to healthmad.com a “crash phase.” “Many people get sick in the ‘crash phase.’ [Their] energy will be gone, which makes [them] think that another energy … [Read more...] about Energy drinks destroys teeth enamel, health
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Students need 24/7 Pfau for studying
by Nicole Maldonado | Staff Writer| There are not enough minutes in the day. Unfortunately, our library hours don’t accommodate all of our crazy schedules. These hours are Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Current library hours often conflict with student work and class schedules, according to a short survey I conducted among 35 students. Over 85 percent of students polled said they would take advantage of extended hours or want the library to always be open. Patricia Fischer was asked if she thought the library should be open 24-hours, “Yes! I get off work at midnight and … [Read more...] about Students need 24/7 Pfau for studying