OCR Text |
Show Ili WEDNESDAY, APER. 25, 2018 DIXIESUNNEWS.COM - 1 said, illSt 'PIP i. L)L ui: )1a 1 ith i S. 011: :(7-1. ss ite 1 C.-1- at 1 .,. t t. k .g I 1 his, !ipa, C It )r( 11 hey die I' ever wit BY RYANN HEINLEN spit. et AvereeRHeinlen Lt14, r .I t ' Mar , , r I i' R p j ,, , I I 4 -- 1 . I I A: " , I I 1 's:i ., 4 v There are plenty of items students might find themselves needing throughout the day. From the downright obvious, like a pen, to the items students don't know they need until it's too late. Everyone has a handful of things they never leave their dorm without. L , I. ' i i,,,' k- -' K ' 1 France, executes highwayman Nicolas Pelletier. ' '''; - - - , '.: ' ' -- , - 7,-- 7', , . ...., i ;.,., 7,..','----7- '''' .77 , 7,, . I ,, k., -, .., . - i ,, ' i 4,, ' i ' 1:'.y:- '' e ', 4, - 2...: 4 , , , -- - ,, 4... ., - ,, ',' 4,,.: ,;4',. ;,, 11' x ii4i. ,,,,,,-- '. ' A,,,' - , Y i, , .' , ' I ' ' t, - 4 4,,,,..,,, . ,.,, - ' .,' i 1 , c ..... r ,.. ' , , ,' , 1 - 4 . i': -- 4 f4,0. ,f ,t,' ?: -- i ! .....;,--I ,,r,'",,',, '' t ., ,' 'r- !,',-4- ( -- I ,.,. ,,i '" 7- A 41 ' , i i !' ,, 411 , t' 4,,,,,,tok t ,,,. .4 ''''' , ,kf g ,, :.. ' f ..... 1. , t i .7 " 4 ' 1 - ' - ,, ; ! . 44 ; A 41 ,;:..,,,: ' It,. i ; 47 ,.. ..,,' 1 .. ,, .' g. ' ie.. i' ., , g , r ,..'',,,,....-- t74.4 - .1r. 4 i'y ,, .,,, , .," .:.,,,,.,,,.,, . t4, ,. 7, - t ' ' ka.m.....;.,.........List LA0.6 co, - .. ',A. '"' ,',! - ',..,, . , 1,0 - A .' 1 1 J,, i' ....14 Z - i :,,,i, 7 k ''c - V,' ,.,,, , .? ,' N - J.,,-- , -- 1 , - 1,, ' 1 r i . f' s: i - ,' I ,,,,, - ,. ,,,, ! I.' ,1 A ,,,, ,, l'i 1 - '' ,, , 1, t, ' 'fY , - .,: ri ,J4 :. :,: :, .,,., !,. ---,, A 1,,,',,,, , --,, - ''''4'. , ,,, , 1 ',' ,..,r :', -, ..,-....- . .' 4 ,I , - ' .,,,.,.,k .,,t,,i - r, :.... .4;, i f f 4 t , P . - '. . ,i( ,,, ,. i ' '' ' 1, , 4 , ' . ' J....At 4 . mink group of students exit Hepner Hall and other buildings on the campus of San Diego State University. With hectic schedules and heavy course loads, the import ice of carrying everything needed to be successful at school has never been greater. A Makiah Smith, a sophomore psychology major from St. George, said she is never without a couple extra dollars in case of emergencies or simply to treat herself after a long day. "It's smart to have cash on you, or even your debit card, for food or in case you run out of pencils or scantrons," Smith said. Casie Muse, a freshman radiography major from St. George, said she always keeps snacks in her bag, or money to buy snacks, while on campus. Money Campus resources are open to students on campus, especially when they forget their lunch or are looking to treat themselves to DSU merchandise. first ,, ,,-- ., .1 Hydration is key to health, concentration and happiness. According to lifehack.org, drinking more water has shown to improve mental and physical ability, help with weight loss and expel toxins from the body. With the amount of water students are expected to consume and half betheir day or more in the ing spent classroom, a Hyrdoflask can come in handy. Scott Beckstrom, a senior finance major from San Diego, said he always has a Hyrdotlask with him when running to and from campus. "Being able to drink water is always great," Beckstrom said. "Any water container works well; you just need something to drink on the go." - Guillotine , , , ,":-,.- - f r, Hydro flask 1792 '' , - ,,,,J ,. IKer ' ,,,, 4,,,, t ", g t ' ,r 1 i ,' April 25 , ' ''',4L. I i ., 7 $ 1 ... i. .... i :' J "Being even slightly hungry in class can be ex tremely distracting, and so food can help with energy and being more focused," Muse said. Laptop Classrooms are becoming more technologically advanced; pen and paper are being traded for keyboards and LED screens. As assignments become more digital, notebooks and binders and exchanged for laptops and tablets. Beckstrom said he always has his laptop in his bag or out in class because professors are migrating toward online notes, and most professors have the lecture slides available for students to download off Canvas. "Having my laptop makes it easier to organize notes," Beckstrom said. "Laptops are becoming more and more needed in college." Phone and phone charger Although laptops are important to have in class, cell phones have become an integral part of almost every college student's day. However, a phone has almost no benefit when it reaches zero percent. Smith said she keeps her phone and phone charger with her while on campus because she needs to be able to count on a charged device in case of emergencies. She also likes to stay up to date with the Dixie State University social media accounts, she said. "It's nice to have the Dixie Life Instagram or snapchat so you can see all the activities going on," Smith said. Muse said she keeps her phone fully charged to keep her favorite music at her fingertips. "It's nice to listen to music walking to classes and destress a little," Muse said. used in ,- 1 , - Hubble space telescope is placed into orbit by shuttle Discov- These two simple words can cure your anger m ,,,,,,,,...,,,,,,,,,m,,,,,..9.,,,,,,,,x..,P,It.WII.,2,-,,,,,,,,i- , 1990 ery. apply it. "So what?" means do you. Don't.worry about other people. Everything's OK. Talk about a Buddhist-styl- e edge. And so humbly (and concisely!) put. Now let me ask you: What are some situations that you can reply to with a "So what?" A rude remark that hurt ' 1 $ ' ; i ''' , , i , ' , k 1 Source: onthisdaycom '' r 1 , I k 1 I i Need some advice? 1 1 We get it. We live lives like yours, deal with problems like the ones you have, and live where nce one you live. cause Professors can stress, working with bosses can be difficult, and life can come out swinging. 5 at So, let us help. If a you're going through difficult situation and don't know step is, vslat your next write to our advice column "Dear Dixie" at: dixiesundixie.edu All names will be kept anonymous. EL , -- - ... : is a surefire way to extra stress. The phrase Letting other people's hateful wor ds make you angry and do actions own to you. your . "So what?" empowers you BY SUSIE MOORE TNS The other day, I mistakenly thought, "Heck, why not check out my You Tube channel's comments section for once?" And there it was. One of the meanest comments I've ever seen. I was seething. Fuming. Red in the face mad. I called my friend and mentor Fiona in a rushed huff, and before she even picked "Guess up, I charged in: what? This skanky troll online said I look like a man what a and that I'm gross dumb btch!" There was a pause. Silence. Was Fiona there? "Hello?" I asked, uncertain. "Yeah, Susie. I'm here. So what?" So what? So whaaaattt? There it was. Two words and one of the best questions I've ever been asked. so Because truly what? Man, that took the wind outta my seething sails. I mean, the drama flew olit of the convo like air from a popped balloon. Her casual question was so disorienting because it was the best possible response in the world. I had to laugh. So what. Did this random online comment mean I'm a screw-up- ? Nope. Does it mean I need to give up on life? Heck, no. Does it mean I look like a man? Ha! I've never thought about that, but if someone else does think it, that's not my business. And even if what's wrong it's true with that? We're not put on earth to judge other people's appearances. It's an unkind statement, but a reflection of the person criticizing, not the person being criticized. There's an almost ancient d wisdom to this "So what?" question when you think about it, and there are a million ways to two-wor- you? Not being included or invited to something that you wanted to be a part of? Not being asked on a second date? That colleague who snubbed you in a meeting where you deserve credit? Doing 30 instead of your usual 45 on the elliptical? Not getting the job you applied for? Paying a late fee for the 7 a.m. workout class you d skipped for instead? sleep Not being quite where you thought you'd be at age 25, 30, 50? Not getting a text back from that flaky friend about weekend plans? Screwing up dinner? much-neede- Hangover guilt? Earning less than your friend? Running out of dog food and giving your pup a helping of your risotto instead? Not being or having a perfect So what? Magic unfolds in life when we don't attach pressure, meaning and weight to things that don't matter as much as we work ourselves up to believe they do. There's tremendous freedom, levity and joy in allowing things to be just as they are and not trying to make them even a wink different. What can you accept as is? What can lose your scornful eye? What can actudare I say it you ally love and accept about yourself and your life instead? Careful how much you do this you might become the happiest and freest person you know. I get it. Your day, circumstances and life right now probably aren't perfect. But the truth is, they probably never will be because perfect doesn't quite exist. And so what? Not everything needs to perfect to still be wonderful. (c)2018 Greatist. |