Chance over Chopin:
Don’t exercise to the violin rendition of John Legend’s “All of Me.” Trust me, I’ve tried. Create a separate playlist with good pump-up songs to help you get into the zone. Luckily for you, The Oracle staff has compiled the perfect workout playlist to help get...
Dress up in your fanciest outfit, even if you have nowhere to go. Put on something special, do your hair and makeup and make yourself feel fancy. Being dressed up will make you feel more put-together than lounging around in pajamas, and it might even motivate you to get more work done.
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Written by Megan Li
Football:
Draft running backs first (RB). There’s one RB on the field at a time, and so having a good one on your team is very important. Plus, you can pick up decent wide receivers on the waivers later. A good strategy would be to aim your first three rounds towards a RB...
Written by Kristen Yee
The apparel industry accounts for 10 percent of carbon emissions. Try shopping at secondhand clothing stores like Goodwill or buying second- hand clothing online at thredup.com.
An example of a way that students can reduce carbon emissions is by submitting projects...
Written by Kaya van der Horst
1. Choose a date
Plan your trip during a time with lots of snowfall in order to ensure the best winter wonderland experience. Aside from the upcoming winter break, escape to your snowy getaway during the long Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, Jan. 14 to 16, or during...
Compiled by Grace Ding
Use a planner to keep track of homework, upcoming events and deadlines
Don't carry things you don't need in your backpack
Drink water in class when you're getting tired or distracted
Try to stay off social media while studying
Find the time of day you are most...
Written by Kaya van der Horst
1. Buy locally grown and raised foods.
Besides supporting local farm families, local food is fresher since it is not flown in from another continent.
2. Have a weekly Meatless Monday.
Beans, nuts and tofu serve as excellent protein substitutes, which...
Written by Barrett Zhang
Ban electronics
Banning electronics for the duration of studying may be hard but it helps reduce distractions for your studying process.
Listen to relaxing music
Listening to music can increase concentration, but usually only if the music does not contain lyrics....
