Saturday, April 20, 2024

Campus Cope: Waking up on time

With the new quarter hitting us as hard as the rain, it can be difficult to get into the swing of things — especially if you have one of the dreaded 8 a.m. classes....
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“For this was on Seynt Valentynes day”

Very few people are aware of the dark and conflicting origins of Valentine’s Day: the Roman tradition involved a brutal feast called Lupercalia, where women were put in rather precarious situations. The Romans were...

Health and wellness after the New Year hype

Archive / Highlander With the New Year’s hype dying down, it’s getting harder and harder now to stick to resolutions; whether the promise was to eat better, workout...

Campus Cope: How to deal with toxicity online and in gaming

Trolling is unavoidable. One day, you ask the internet, “My car is messed up. What do I do?” Someone responds, “Yah! Just deflate your tires half way so you can reset the flux capacitor.”...

Seven “DON’Ts” for a stress-free freshman year

As the four grueling, yet vital years of high school have come to a close, many freshly faced 18 or near-18 year olds are now stocking up on weekly planners and year-long calendars as...

Campus Cope: From humble beginnings to the real world: Coping with senior year fears

Edward Dave: Expectations: Many moons ago, as a novice freshman, I had my entire four years of college mapped out. I was going to take four classes, average 16-17 units every quarter and graduate two quarters...

Campus Cope: making your forever friends

After two years of social isolation, it can be tough to step out of your comfort zone and meet new people. However, part of the college experience is meeting new people. Here are a...

Campus Cope: 5 ways to kick off your morning

The start of the school year is right here and many of us are mentally preparing ourselves for the workload of exams, essays and assignments the year has to offer. It's hard to develop...
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How to become active your first year at UCR

It’s your first year on campus, away from friends, home and the familiar. Being in a new space with new people can be overwhelming, and though it can feel lonely at first, newness can...
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Campus Cope – A Beginner’s Guide to Valentine’s Day Prep

Nervous about making preparations for Valentine’s Day? Follow these easy tips to make the day full of love, not stress. Flower Recommendations Pre-bought store bouquets from Vons and Albertsons are wonderful, but if you want to...