Well gang, it's that time of the semester again- when sleep is a distant memory, caffeine is being administered via IV drips at a Starbuck's near you and trying to get an open computer in the library is like trying to beat all of the other Districts into the Cornucopia. That's right, everyone. It's time for finals. Now, we all know how stressful ... [Read More…]
SA to provide snow cones during finals
The Students' Association will provide snow cones for students during finals week. Rodney Johnson, sophomore class president, introduced a bill to provide snow cones during the SA meeting Wednesday. Passing unanimously, Congress will allocate $500 from its congressional project fund to pay for the snow cones. Many details are uncertain. The day ... [Read More…]
Dead day to return for finals week
Dead Day will be make its return on Monday after leaving campus for one semester. The World Famous Bean will also host a Midnight Breakfast with karaoke and door prizes that night. Dead Day, the Monday before the beginning of finals, is a day set aside for studying and rest before finals begin. Administration removed the break last year, but new ... [Read More…]
Cartoon: Finals Week
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Event to give students study break
Students looking to grab some grub and take a little break from studying during finals week need not look further than Midnight Breakfast. The event, a combination of food and entertainment, is scheduled to run from 10:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Monday in the Bean. There will be karaoke, door prizes, a $150 midnight giveaway, board games, breakfast, and ... [Read More…]
Pre-finals leave students blubbering
There are only two full days left in the semester, and as the panic for procrastinators sets in, some are about to be thrown a curve ball: the pre-finals test. Teachers who give students such exams the week before finals need to realize the negative impact of their actions. The relationship between students and faculty on our campus is a unique ... [Read More…]
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"Oh Dear, Christian College" - by Ben Miller Blocked December 7, 2011 Go to the "Oh Dear, Christian College" Gallery ... [Read More…]
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"Oh Dear, Christian College" - by Ben Miller Empty December 2, 2011 Go to the "Oh Dear, Christian College" Gallery ... [Read More…]
Pass your finals sans preparation
We have one week of regular classes before finals. If you are surprised by that news, you are going to be in some pretty deep trouble in a few days. But, lucky for you, the Optimist Editorial Board is chock full of caring, thoughtful college kids who are here to help you. Ask for a Study Guide Professors love to hand out study guides. They really ... [Read More…]
Finals proposal threaten dead day
The university is considering expanding the finals schedule to a full week instead of the current four-day arrangement. The Monday break students fondly call dead day is on the chopping block. The proposed schedule allows a full two hours for each testing period, increases the break between exams to 30 minutes and adds an hour break each day for ... [Read More…]