Shark Speak: Finals are coming up soon— would you prefer to take them online or on paper in person ?

“I definitely prefer to take finals – or any test for that matter – in person. I think, subconsciously, the structure of a classroom setting encourages me to perform better. Also, with an on-paper exam, you never have to worry about technical difficulties like the site freezing or navigating a new web page.” –Jahleeya Muhammad […]

Seriously Kidding: University to make life more stressful in response to student stress

Another study conducted by the Why Are We Like This Foundation found that the average American — especially current and incoming college students — suffers significantly negative effects of high levels of stress. The University of Pretending To Get It will implement another graduation requirement that is not only non-essential to their students, but is […]

Crunch Brunch offers students a break from cramming

On Monday, Dec. 4, SEA Board will host Crunch Brunch from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. in the University Center Pit. Crunch Brunch will serve students free breakfast cuisine like fruit, cereal, pastries, eggs and bacon as a break from studying during finals week. Kristen Bingham, vice president of traditional events for SEA Board, explained […]

News Briefs, Nov. 28, 2017

Final installation of National Novel Writing Month Workshops takes place Dec. 2 The three-part series hosted by the Alvin Sherman Library for National Novel Writing Month will end on Dec. 2 when author Diane Stuckart facilitates her workshop on self-editing from 2-3 p.m. To RSVP, students should go to sherman.library.nova.edu/sites/spotlight/series/writing-workshops/. Students now have access to […]

How to start preparing for finals now

With finals week being two weeks away, students might be inclined to procrastinate and leave their assignments for later. However, this approach might create some panic and stress. Here are some strategies students can use to conquer finals week. Keep up with that syllabus It’s easy to confuse a deadline when you’re taking several classes, […]