We’ve reached the point of spring semester where final projects and exams are creeping towards us. As the weather starts to warm up and procrastination becomes second nature, here’s our advice on how to own the rest of your spring semester.
CHARLOTTE HARGROVE | OPINION COLUMNIST | chargrove@butler.edu
Ration your Flex Dollars
By now you’re probably realizing that your Flex Dollars are going and are going fast. By this point in spring semester I suggest slowing down on the Starbucks frappuccinos disguised as coffee. If you want to stretch your Flex Dollars so you can still grab fuel for your finals then maybe it’s time to stop wasting your precious dollars on treats every day.
TESS ELLIOTT | OPINION COLUMNIST | teelliott@butler.edu
Put it down and go outside
Put down your homework, your resume and your phone. Whatever it is, put it down and go outside. Movement is essential for your mental and physical health, but it can be hard to find the time. Still, it’s important enough that it should be a priority. There are so many ways to enjoy the, thankfully, improving weather. Go on walks or runs, especially along the Holcomb Garden trail. Take the twenty-minute stroll along the river to Tinker Coffee Co. for a morning or afternoon treat. Grab your friends and have a picnic on the lawn. There are just a few weeks left of this semester, and while these are a busy few weeks, they can also be fun. All you need is twenty minutes outside to make it a better day.
REESE PARADOWSKI | OPINION EDITOR | rparadowski@butler.edu
No excuses
Every student is in the same boat, so stop complaining about completing assignments on time or studying for finals. It’s a privilege to have access and the resources to obtain a degree in a world where a lot of people don’t. Of course it’s not going to be easy balancing your social and academic ventures, but please don’t make me nickname you “the complainer”.
GREGOR VON ROHR | OPINION COLUMNIST | gvonrohr@butler.edu
Keep your exercise routine
We’ve reached that point in the semester where the 24-hour limit on a day feels more restrictive than ever. Don’t let your fitness routines be the first thing to go. It may be tempting to trade the gym sessions with friends for the lonely library, but remember: your brain can’t perform if your body is running on empty. Exercise isn’t just a hobby — it’s your reset button. It gives you the stamina to show up, the balance to handle the stress and the clarity to readjust before you dive back into the zone. Keep your heart, hands and mind in sync.
AVA ROEMER | OPINION COLUMNIST | aaroemer@butler.edu
Prioritize sleep
As we enter the final stretch of the spring semester, we are going to see more and more opportunities to give up on prioritizing sleep like campus events, parties, hangouts with friends and studying. However, in order for us to end this school year on a productive note, we need to balance social callings with quality sleep. Studies show we need at least seven hours of sleep, if not nine. However, on average, many of us don’t meet this goal. As the days get longer and the professors get demanding, let’s prioritize good sleep for seven to nine hours every night in order to end the year as successful as we can be.
ELIANA PRELLWITZ | OPINION COLUMNIST | eprellwitz@butler.edu
Find the balance
Sometimes we get into the habit of giving all or nothing, spending hours on our phones or staying up until 3 a.m. studying. Neither of these things are healthy or efficient. It’s good to find a balance in all the mess, especially with the warm weather. Try doing homework outside in between classes, prioritize spending less time on your phone and more time with friends or make a routine to do homework every day at the same time. Making sure not to overwork or underwork yourself is key. Highs and lows are jostling and will not help you succeed. Pick up a book, soak up the sun, do your homework and chill with friends. Find your balance!