Coping with stress through art

September 25, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes A month into the semester, I have already heard many students talk about feeling stressed from their schoolwork, especially those who work and go to school at the same time. Alma Lopez, a junior studying Entrepreneurship at UVU, said, “I have had semesters that are more difficult than others. Trying to balance homework while working […]

Three ways to take control of your stress this semester

January 7, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes UVU students enjoy a yoga class available in the Student Life and Wellness Center on campus. Photo courtesy of August Miller, UVU Marketing Stress is an inevitable part of the college experience. Whether this is the first semester or the last, stress can be managed and even used to students advantage, if approached correctly. Change your perception In […]

Nursing students strive to reduce stress levels caused by university work loads

November 1, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Illustration by Tyler Carpenter     Strategies to cope with stressors that affect students were addressed Oct. 30 in the Science Building. As school workloads increase, stress often follows, according to Preston Batey, a nursing student who hosted the event. They found that students often don’t have the correct tools to deal with stress. Batey suggests […]

With child as a wolverine

April 2, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes Expecting a baby can be a scary thing for any woman, and added stress is imminent while also attending school.   People may think that everyone is courteous and helpful to pregnant women on campus, but according to “Students for life of America,” 46 percent of abortions are performed on college-aged women.   So what […]

Healing through Silence: Tips for Headaches

February 20, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes Question: I get headaches on a regular basis, how can I get rid of them?   Prevention is key. Being healthy prevents pain, injuries and disease. Remember, the causes of headaches are often stress, muscle or circulation related.   So how can you prevent headaches?   Meditation, Exercise, Diet.   When we meditate we give […]