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Show THUNBERKRD STRESS BS A CONCERN TO ALL great scholar of the northern Renaissance, once said that his studies at the College de were the most fulfilling but the most emotionally and physically demanding times of his life. Due to the rigid demands of his studies, Erasmus found his emotional and physical health waning. Erasmus was suffering from stress. We recognize that no one is immune from stress. Nevertheless, there will always be students who believe that they can burn both ends of the candle maintaining poor diets, not allowing for rest and recreation and setting unrealistic demands on themselves. This only leads to burn out. The suggestions below can help control stress. Effective study habits means knowing our limitations. Students will find that the most ominous mountains of homework are really molehills in disguise if adequate study time is set aside. Procrastination and mismanagement of time are the greatest contributors of student stress. By and then keeping a work schedule, setting rewarding ones self with a favorite leisure-tim- e activity upon completion of the task, students can avoid the 11th-hodoldrums. Healthy lifestyle includes eating regular, meals especially breakfast and avoiding excessive caffeine, sugar, nicotene and alcohol. The importance of following these health habits is most critical when we have an increased load or when we are ill. Further, the body needs regular rest. Because sleep deprivation is cumulative, a minimum of six hours sleep per night is essential. Relaxation techniques are a good prescription whether youre a student or not. School can disrupt ones emotional equilibrium, but deep relaxation techniques will add balance when it is most needed. Be realistic. Despite great effort, the best made plans will often be reduced to rubble. Recognizing that youre human thus fallible is to realize that sometimes we cannot manage panic attacks without the aid of others. SUUs Health Service provides assistance to students in need of a helpful hand. Stress can be a productive motivator. But excessive stress can bring on negative physical and emotional changes, affect performance and increase susceptibility to many illnesses. The college experience should be a period of through creative exchange if its anything less, a critical appraisal of ones lifestyle may be in order. The mini-deadlin- es ur well-balanc- EMT Access is a recurring column through which members of the campus community may address themselves to topics of concern and interest. Todays column is by Robert Mitchell, a junior majoring ry IMEtHlffiBSOTSD SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY CEDAR CITY, UTAH ' Editor Kathleen Clove Arts Editor Chens Tucker Managing Editor Natalie Coombs Production Manager Rachelle Sherratt Opinion Director Dennis Freire Advertising Representative Tony Dail Copy Editor Jennifer Morley Staff Production Head Lynn Dennett Photo Editor Erie Roderick ' . Facility Adviser Larry Baker Sports Editor Jay Hlntoog The Thxatbinrd is published each Monday and Thursday of the academic year by and for the student body of Southern Utah University and is not affiliated with the Universitys department of communication The views and opinions expressed in The Thunderbtrd are those of individual writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the institution, faculty, staff or student body - - , in general. The unsigned editorial directly above is the opinion of The Thunderhvd as a single entity Letters to the editor must be typed and include the name and phone number Only the name will be printed. Names will not be withheld under any circumstances and the editor reserves editing for privileges Letters must be submitted by noon Fridays for Monday editions, 5pm Tuesdays Thursday editions Grievances: Any individual with a grievance against The Thunderbvd should direct such problem first to the editor If unresolved, that grievance should then be directed to the adviser If still unresolved, the grievance should be directed to the SUU Publications Council, The ThunJerbtrd offices in SUU Technology Building 003 Mail at SUU Box 9384, Cedar City, FAX UT 84720 Phone (801) makes case for seat belt use in elementary education Over 47,000 people unnecessarily die each year in motor vehicle accidents. Although this number is slowly decreasing as people are becoming more , educated and properly use safety restraints, there are still numerous irrational injuries and deaths due to those who disregard safety laws. Tv;0 attractive girlg attending Cedar High School anticipating the dance shopping for a new outfit. While theadriving on Main' .Street in downtown; girls were excited about .'looking their best.'Tbfy dfdnt pay attention to their seat belts or.che. ,cr iri front of them Without warning, the" car ahead stopped. The cars collided, sending the front passenger into the windshield at 30 mph. She received a minor concussion, .a broken nose, facial lacerations and a chipped tooth. No amount of makeup could cover her distorted face. The driver was stopped by the steering wheel, which caused severe bruising in her chest and ribs. The occupants in the other car all were wearing seatbelts and were uninjured. After buckling in her three small children, a woman in her early 30s got in the family car Lid came from Enoch into town to run some errands, but she didnt buckle up. While driving 35 mph past the intersection by the bowling alley, her vehicle was struck in the side by a motorist who neglected to observe the stop sign. The'-anglof the impact sent her over the dashboard and into the windshield. Her Cedartye. . e scalp, from the top of her head to her ear, was torn open and was bleeding profusely. She also suffered multiple lacerations of the face. All three children were uninjured. The driver of the other car, who was intoxicated, wore his seat belt and suffered only a few minor cuts and bruises. Two young newlyweds were returning home to Nebraska after a Las Vegas wedding. They traveled north on on a stormy day in March. The driver and lost control drifted off the road, of the vehicle. After rolling one times, the ocar caRie; to a stop, pinning the new husband under his trtick. He suffered chest injuries and internal over-correct- and-a-ha- . lf As an Emergency Medical Technician for the Iron County Ambulance Service, I have seen many accidents where safety restraints were not used. bleeding. He was pronounced dead at the emergency room. He was not wearing a seat belt. As an Emergency Medical Technician for the Iron County Ambulance Service, I have seen many accidents where safety restraints were not used. Many motorists have an impression that seat belts dont need to be used on short distances around town. Accidents can happen anywhere at any time and the proper precautions should be taken at all times. If these people had only taken a few seconds to put on their seat belts, they would not have been severely injured or would still be alive today. |