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Show AggieScene Page 14 Monday, Sept. 24, 2007 Cramming: college procrastination •I continued from page 13 Statistics D E D 1 T 1 O t-i WRITING BOOKS AND OTHER SCHOOL ITEMS all too often get shuffled behind movies, video games and other things. CAMERON PETERSON photo such as late term papers, but also higher rates of smoking, drinking and the tendency to postpone seeing a doctor for severe health problems. A study recently founded in Columbus Ohio, shows that the worst procrastinators are more likely to use rationalizations to justify their habit of procrastination, and those in the study used excuses such as, "I work best under pressure," "I am good in a crunch," or even "I will do it later. I will have more time then." In one of Glenn's separate studies, statistics showed that 2.7 percent of university students have falsely claimed that their grandmother or other family member died. More common excuses, like claims the student's computer failed to print or their computer crashed, were all widely used. Results even showed that students were significantly more likely to offer such excuses to female instructors than male ones. Bergstrom said, "Procrastination is just normal college student behavior. People avoid doing things that they do not want to do." According to Glenn's research, college students who do procrastinate their academic work, not only affect their education, but also are more likely to have unhealthy sleep, diet and exercise patterns. This research and other similar studies suggest that improving one's time management isn't an effective solution to the syndrome. "Telling someone who procrastinates to buy a weekly planner is like telling someone with chronic depression to just cheer up," said Joseph R. Ferrari, associate professor of psychology at DePaul University and key advocate in Glenn's research. Johnson said, "Procrastination is sheer mental matter. You have to force yourself to do something. The problem is that the outside world does not tolerate procrastination." Some consider procrastination to be completely impossible to avoid. "There are definitely many other things that you can do that are more important and interesting," Johnson said. "I talk to students all the time that only seem to do things last minute. It is just college life." But there are ways to prevent procrastination. "You have to reward yourself to avoid procrastinating," Bergstrom said. "I have to tell myself that I can go do this,but only after I get this done first. You have to discipline yourself." THIS PARKING STALL IS A N ABSTRACT SCULPTURE of a sledgehammer in recycled concrete -courtnie.packer@aggiernail.usu. edu titled "Breaking the Impervious Mold." Students, from right to left, are Roberto Leo. Charles Bork. Bryce Ward, and Trent Stroud. TYLER LARSON photo Are you an undergraduate researcher? Apply for URCO Grant A R T I N T H E PARK, Destin Christiansen, JoEllen Grandy, sit outside the University Inn. TYL£R LARSON photo Undergraduate Research & Creative Opportunities Utah State University encourages undergraduates to explore their scholarly, creative, and research interests. Japanese music and dance come to Cache Valley By BRITTNY GOODSELL JONES What is research? Who is eligible? assistant features editor Research is broadly defined to encompass nearly any project including creating a sculpture, composing a piece of music, doing archival scholarly work, and working at the laboratory bench. Any properly registered undergraduate student in good academic standing may apply. For the first time in Cache Valley, an event showcasing a traditional part of Japanese theater art will be performed Tuesday, Sept. 25. The event, In the Spirit of Kabuki, is made up of eight performers who perform a variety of music and dancing. Mitsuko Hirata, Japanese professor, said seeing such an event, even in Japan, is rare. "You can't see this so often, not even in Japan," she said. "It takes years and years in order to reach this point (of performance)." Hirata also said USU students should go so they understand what different kinds of arts are in the world. She said students may be surprised at what they see. "Kabuki, by itself, originally started at the end of the 16th century, so it is very traditional," Hirati said. The event is like a traditional Broadway musical without the storyline, she said, and is more focused on dancing and music. The costumes the performers wear have been How do I apply? A student could possibly receive a maximum total of $1000 to support their research. Students interested in applying for URCO complete a proposal, which includes a cover page, description of the project, letter of approval from a faculty advisor, and a proposed budget. Application Deadlines Round 1: Noon, October 15 Round 2: Noon, February 15 More Info http://www.usu.edu/ research/undergrad/urco/ How much is awarded? UtahState UNIVERSITY For more information, contact Dr. Joyce Kinkead Associate Vice President for Research 797-1706, joyce.kinkead@usu.edu brought over from Jap?n. Three instruments will be played which include a shamisen (three-string instrument), tsuzumi (handheld percussion instrument), and a fue (Japanese flute). Admission is free for USU students with ID and costs $5 for others. Children under 8 will not be admitted, and tickets can be bought at the door. Tickets can also be purchased by calling Atsuko Neely at 797-1365. This event takes place at the Performance Hall at 7 p.m, and doors open at 6:30 p.m. In addition to the performance, the performances will offer a free workshop is offered Sept. 25 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.. This event is made possible by support from the Japan Foundation and the Marie Eccles Foundation, with additional funding from the College of HASS, the Department of Languages, Philosophy and Speech Communication, the Department of Music and Department of Theater Arts. -britg@cc.usff.edu |