Instruction ends soon (May 11!), and that means final exams and papers are coming up. Find a spot in the library, in a coffee shop, under a tree.... in a tree, and get cracking on those books! I know many of us saw that guy in the library who brought his entire desktop to play video games. Some applauded. Others sneered. Everyone took pictures. I professionally don't recommend it. It only commits you to not showering. Whatever you do, do it soon!

Deadline to Withdraw (Semester Out Rule Imposed) - May 11th
Thinking about withdrawing from school? If you're thinking about it, come in and speak to a college adviser during our drop-in advising hours. Let's figure out the best option for your situation.

Last day to add to the Degree List - May 20th
If you want to graduate this semester and have not yet added yourself to the Degree List, visit our Forms & Petitions link on our website or come to 113 Campbell Hall to obtain the Petition to Late Add to the Degree List (after the eighth week of class).

In the 1920's, there was a scientist by the name of Herman Sorgel who published a paper about damming the Mediterranean Sea (several dams). One of the results, among creating new land and universal energy, is increasing the humidity of the Sahara Desert and terra-forming it into a hospitable environment. Although never realized, I am sure that utilizing this barren land could have been a paramount in the movement toward ending global hunger.

Of course, some things are too good to be true. Damming the Mediterranean would have displaced countless African natives, as well as destroying un-discovered wildlife and vegetation. The change in humidity and weather would have also had un-certain and potentially dangerous consequences on the global climate.

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Are you interested in the Psych major? Well, if you'd like to hear from seniors sharing their different psych related experiences and backgrounds, you don't want to miss this event. You'll hear everything from favorite classes and internship opportunities to research and applying to graduate schools. Come prepared with your questions.

According to the BBC news, the caffeine in coffee can help protect our brains. There is a blood barrier that surrounds our brain to protect it from the chemicals that run around in the rest of our bodies. Caffeine seems to bolster the protection of the barrier. This study supports previous coffee studies that have indicated that a daily cup of coffee reduces the risks of developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. So if you remember the last college update, all we have to worry about now is coffee staining our teeth. Yeesh!