Peer Helpers prep community for semester exams

Martha Sanchez, Staff Writer
December 7, 2017
Filed under News
With exam season approaching fast, Peer Helpers aims to lower stress levels.
Read more »PHOTO GALLERY: Students share tips for stressful relaxing exam season

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline
December 7, 2017
Filed under Feature, Top Stories
As semester exams approach, students reflect on what forms of self-care keep them from getting too stressed.
Read more »DIY candles light up exams or holiday season

Flannery Enneking-Norton, RubicOnline Editor
November 27, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Top Stories
DIY scented candles are relaxing additions to any exam routine, or make thoughtful holiday gifts.
Read more »Food is fuel: eat right to power the brain

Liv Larsen, Staff Writer
November 17, 2017
Filed under Feature
Eating a nutritious diet improves physical health, but certain foods also provide benefits to the brain.
Read more »Study, sleep, or watch anime: students prepare for exams in different ways

Peter Blanchfield, RubicOnline Editor
May 18, 2017
Filed under Feature
Students buckle down as finals approach, but not always to study. Many students stick to unique rituals that they believe will help them succeed on exams.
Read more »Recognize each other: say “hello,” reduce stress

Mimi Geller, RubicOnline Editor
December 8, 2016
Filed under Opinion
Saying "hello" to peers and recognizing one and other can spread happiness and reduce stress.
Read more »New semester exam schedule will reduce stress, allow for better planning

Lauren Boettcher, Social Media Manager
October 19, 2016
Filed under Opinion
The new SPA exam schedule will allow students to know very far in advance when their exams are, reducing stress and providing time for planning ahead.
Read more »Music helps retain learning, but only with the right study playlist

Iya Abdulkarim, Feature Editor
May 28, 2015
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
When a student puts on their headphones or earbuds in while studying, they tend to do one of the following: they sit down and plow through their work, or they sit and stare at it as they mouth the lyrics to the song they’re listening to.
Read more »Listen to this playlist of classical music to help you study

Paul Watkins, Staff Writer
May 26, 2015
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
A playlist to help you study!
Read more »Check out an “A+” playlist for exams
Laura Slade, Director of Social Media
May 30, 2014
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Hey Spartans! Still have some studying to do this weekend? Needless to say, exams are stressful for everyone. Some people deal with their stress by taking short breaks or meditating, and some people listen to music. Below is a collection of student recommended songs to make study sessions more relaxing. “Valentine”...