And then you take the COS… of the TAN…and…..divide… ZZZZZZZ…

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Hello everyone!!!!
I have noticed in a few of my classes lately that the students around me have started to fall asleep in class….  And if this is happening to the upperclassmen, I’m sure it is happening to the freshman as well.  So I am here to help!  We are now officially past the half-way point of our fall semester (I know.. it went by fast right?)  and that means that teachers are starting to have more tests and more quizzes and more homework in order to prepare you for your finals. What does that mean?  That means many many many many many… did I mention many? I’ll say it one more time just in case: MANY nights that you might not get a lot of sleep.  
Now I’m sure you’re all thinking:  “James, how can I avoid these sleepless nights? I love sleep.  Like I LOVE it.”….I might be paraphrasing a bit here, but I’m SURE that’s around what you were all thinking.
The answer is quite simple actually: Time management.  I found that my freshman year I had to get creative with my study time and my homework time.  I started watching less T.V. and played a little less N64 (I’m old school)  and I started to get more of my homework/studying done before 10pm.  You need to start earlier than late at night to start your homework.  I know after a long day of classes you want to do nothing than take a nap or veg until 11 at night, but if you start your homework earlier, you will be able to veg out all you want afterward.  Basically what I’m trying to say here is that homework and studying needs to become a priority.  If you do that, then you will find yourself with actual FREE TIME and you can go out and have fun and not have to think about that project you have to do in the back of your mind.  You can also brag to all your friends who are complaining about all the work they have to do and just simply say “Well mine is all done”.  See? Doing your homework gives you not only better grades, but bragging rights.
Now if you do all of these things and you still find yourself nodding off in class, here is what you do.  Get up, go outside of the class and head to the nearest bubbler.  Splash some water on your face, stretch a bit and just walk back into the class room (in a non disruptive way of course).  Everyone gets tired and drained during a class eventually.  Professors won’t mind if you step out for just a second if it is a once in a moon kind of thing, but don’t make a habit out of it.  Your Professor would be more upset (and usually insulted) if you are sleeping in their class, so do the polite thing and just take a step outside and re-awaken yourself!
Also, Coffee and Energy drinks are good for those who use them and hey, if it works for you it works for you… but they both are bad for your health if used in large quantities.  The best answer for being tired is getting a good nights sleep, so make sure that you are doing that in your own bed instead of the class room!
Happy trails to you, until we meet again!


~James (Co-Chief of the Anti Drooling On Desks Society)  ADODS for short.

Holds!

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Hey everyone!
Jess heree!  I can’t believe how quickly this semester has been going!  Can you believe its already halfway done?  But as the semester gets closer to the end…that means only one thing..time to sign up for classes for the next semester!!  As many of you guys should know, over the summer we constantly reminded you on how to take care of your holds on your isis account now and not later so you don’t have to get stressed out when you have to register for classes.  These holds can be for immunization hold, maybe you have that ethnicity survey , or many of you guys now might have an advising hold.  Take care of these holds ASAP!  Advising starts November 3rd so make sure you sign up for an appointment to meet with you advisor.  Believe me, you do NOT want these holds to take away from your perfect schedule that you create for the spring semester

Hope this helps!
-Jess

Louis CK! Free grilled cheese! At the Campus Rec Center TONIGHT!!

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Before I begin this blog post I have a few questions for you wonderful bloggers out there. 

1. Do you love laughing? (If you don’t, quite honestly you have no soul…THERE I SAID IT SORRY.)

2. Do you love grilled cheese? Especially when it is free?

3. What would you think of questions 1 and 2 combined?

If you answered “YES” to all of those questions I have some plans for you tonight. 

Tonight at 9pm Louis CK will be at the Campus Rec Center on East Campus for your enjoyment! If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet get on it and show up to the show early! When you do show up early to purchase tickets, feel free to indulge in a FREE GRILLED CHEESE sponsored by CAPA.

Tickets are $10 for students $15 for non students and again the show starts at 9pm!

Cheers!

Shannon

It[s gonna be a busy weekend!!

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Hello all,
Ashley here. How was your weekend? I hope it was grrrrrreat (like Frosted Flakes) and that you’ve felt recharged for the week!
This weekend is sure to be a busy one!! There are a ton of events happening on campus that you should get involved in!!
Thursday — 8pm. A Night of Soul Mix with Words. Don’t miss this spirited open showcase of poetry, singing, dancing and UMass Lowell talent. Sponsored by ASAO. Jr. Ballroom, Inn & Conference Center.
Friday — 7pm. HOCKEY HOME OPENER!!!!!!!!! LET’S GET ROWDY! It’s time to break the record (1,601) for student attendance at a hockey game! Dress in BLUE and you WILL appear on the new video scoreboard!
FREE PRETZELS for the first 250 STUDENTS! TICKETS ARE FREE FOR STUDENTS AND CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE BREAK THE RECORD RALLY AT THE REC CENTER!
Saturday — 10 am. Jennifer’s Run 5k Run/Walk,  UMass Lowell North, corner of Riverside and Sparks streets, Riverside Parking Lot. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.; $20 Alumni and open runners, $15 UML Students and under 18. All proceeds from the race will benefit the Jennifer D’Amour Scholarship Fund, which funds two women’s cross-country and track and field scholarships. $250 course record bonus. For more information: 978-934-2342 or umltrack@uml.edu.
11:30 – 3 pm. Family Day, Lester Cushing Complex, UMass Lowell North. Music, caricature artists, pony rides, games/activities, inflatables, and a tasty variety of food for sale by student clubs. Rain location: Campus Recreation Center.
Sunday — 8 am – Open House for Prospective Students
1 – 4 pm. Apple Picking at Kimball’s Fruit Farm. Join us for a lovely autumn day in the orchard. All varieties of apples available for $1/lb. Bus departs Fox Hall at 1 p.m. $3 includes travel only. Limited tickets available beginning Wednesday, Oct. 13, at South/North SICs.  For information: travel@student.uml.edu. Sponsored by CAPA.


Have fun and get involved!!!

–Ashley

Newsletters

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Hey Guys,

If your a freshmen on campus you should of all received a newsletters by now. Commuting freshmen you will get one in the mail shortly. Transfers you will also be getting one shortly in the mail. Also ask your parents about the newsletter they are going to or have already received in the mail. Read it we worked really hard on it, and it has some mad good information. Enjoy the rest of the week!

~Stef

ROOOMMMMM MATES!!!

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HEY everyone!!!!

Hope everyone’s first month here has been awesome!!!! How’s everyone’s first month of commuting or living here?? If your living here or have ever had a room mate. What’s your experience been like? Have you had any room mate issues. Now’s the time to vent. I remember my freshmen year I didn’t have the best of room mates. We had BAD communication skills. One of my room mates was smelly!! Another worked a lot (which wasn’t bad except she would do bad things with my smelly room mate. The other one was very nice just was way to open to her life.

Top Tips to being an AMAZING room mate

1. Do your LAUNDRY!!
2. Take a SHOWER every so often
3. Try and keep your stuff on YOUR side of your room
4. Don’t STEAL your room mates stuff (unless they say you can use it or have it)
5. Be CONSIDERATE of sleeping time

So try these tips. Have any more comment 🙂

~Stef~

Who Wants to SEE THE WORLD!

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Let me start off by asking you a question. What is the farthest you have ever travelled from home? It doesn’t matter if it was family or alone, just in general. If you haven’t left the country then you are MISSING OUT! The world is a huge place and I don’t know about you guys, but I could not die happy knowing that I had only seen 1/100000000th of it (that may be a bit of an exaggeration but you get the idea). If you, like me want to travel and experience the world then NOW is the time. Study abroad while you still have the opportunity because unless you have a very high paying job or a job that has you travel, you’re probably going to be sticking close to home for the first many years of your career!
                Studying abroad not only gives you the taste of another culture, but it can gets you credit as well. Can you imagine getting credit for going to pretty much the same classes but in SPAIN, ITALY, or even BRAZIL! If this interests you then Click Here! Deciding to study abroad is a decision you will not regret! I’m looking into it now and I could not be more excited! I hope you all at least look into it. Good luck with the rest of the semester and have a great 3 DAY WEEKEND! 😀 But remember, Tuesday is Monday‘s schedule!
-Cait 🙂

Shuttle systemmmmm!

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Hey Everyone!!!
Has everyone been feeling so moody because of this terrible weather we’ve been having lately?  This rain and cold weather is just AWFUL!!  It came by so fast I didn’t even have time to pack all my summer clothes away let alone take out my winter clothing!  But yes, its time to prepare for the cold season up ahead.  Make sure you plan plenty of time to bring up your winter clothing before it gets too cold!  Bring bulkier comforters, plenty of blankets, more sweatshirts, etc.  Also make sure you bring home all your tanktops adn shorts…you don’t want to clutter your room wtih clothing you won’t be wearing!  If you find that you have to take a trip to walmart or something becasue you need to buy more winter clothing, or rainboots or something and you don’t have a way to get there, you can use the Drumhill shuttle system that we have here on the weekends! 

the times for the drumhill service are as such:
Departs Drum Hill on the hour, starting at 12:00 p.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
if you have any questions or you want to let transportation services know you wanna get there call 978.934.2222! and they will be more than happy to help.

everyone enjoy the long weekend and make sure you stay warm!!

-Jess

Don’t Worry!

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I’ve noticed recently that the gloomy weather has spurred on a lot of different reactions from people these days. Either everyone is suffering from a severe case of cabin fever or they just seem to be all around down and out. One day I decided to research if the weather had anything to do with the sudden change in behavior.

Did you know that there is something called Seasonal Affective Disorder? It also goes under the name of “winter depression” and “winter blues.’ Poets have described a sudden sense of sadness, loss and lethargy with the coming of winter for centuries.
 I know the winter is cold
It brings out your fears
All throughout the years
I know the winter is cold
It makes you think
Of all the things you miss
I know the winter is cold
It’s dead and lonely
Suddenly nice are the phoney
I know the winter is cold
Because I’ve been afraid and alone
And I can’t break free
Of the everlasting winter entrapping me

Courtney Beaudry
The typical symptoms of SAD include depression, lack of energy, increased need for sleep, a craving for sweets and weight gain. Symptoms begin in the fall, peak in the winter and usually resolve in the spring.

This disorder can sometimes affect up to 10 million Americans while a larger number might suffer from the general winter blues. 

So if you’re feeling tired, don’t want to go to class, and you’ve suddenly gained that freshman 15…here are a few tips to beat it. 

  • Light can help! There has been a study showing improvement in SAD symptoms when individuals took a one-hour daily walk outside. It’s best to do this in the early hours of the morning, but if you can’t then make time out in your day.
  • Daily exercise
  • And if all else fails and you’re starting to feel like you need someone to talk to, please contact the Counseling Center. You can call them at 978-934-4331 or stop by their offices to make an appointment. McGauvran Student Center, Room 363, UML South, 71 Wilder Street, Lowell, MA 01854-3092 
SAD is a very serious disorder. If you’re worried that you might have it, then please do yourself a favor and talk to someone. Sitting in your room and hoping it’s going to go away isn’t a good cure. It could hurt more than help. Try surrounding yourself with light and just remember that there are people out there who want to help. 
SAD can also affect you in the summer. So if you suddenly start feeling anxious, irritable, have trouble sleeping, and start losing weight this could all be an affect of Summer Seasonal Depression. 

Just keep remembering the words of Bobby Mcferrin: “Don’t worry, be happy!”






 
-Daisy 🙂

Pop Punk and Halloween

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Shannon here, official Halloween correspondent! I’m here to inform you about a great event related to HALLOWEEN happening October 30.

As previously mentioned, I have many favorite things in life including Halloween, Hello Kitty, and POP PUNK. That being said, on October 30 from 7-8:30pm bands Life on Hold and Beneath the Sheets will be playing at Nightmare New England / Spooky World in Litchfield, NH.

Both of these bands are fantastic, from Lowell and comprised of both past and present UMass Lowell students. If you aren’t doing anything Saturday October 30 you should definitely consider coming out and supporting these bands and take a look around Spooky World while you’re at it!


The show has an event page on Facebook, you can check it out HERE and RSVP! 


Cheers!
Shannon 😀