Whether you are an incoming freshman straight out of high school or a more seasoned learner, academic success is essential.  Of course, you shouldn’t let your education consume your life—grades aren’t everything—but here are some relatively easy ways to get the most out of your college experience.

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Arizona is warm and sunny all year round. However, temperatures can get hot in the summer. The summer heat can be especially difficult for those who didn’t grow up in Arizona. Keep reading to learn five tips on how to survive an Arizona summer.

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College can be anxiety-inducing even under normal circumstances. As we navigate the continuing impacts of the pandemic and begin the gradual transition back to campus, it remains incredibly important to take care of our mental health and emotional wellbeing. Here are some helpful strategies to manage stress and cope with anxiety. 

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A diligent, trailblazing future businesswoman, Samantha Ferraro is taking ASU by storm with ambitions to jumpstart her own business after graduation and empower women like her not to be afraid of standing out in a male-dominated field. 

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Up to sixty percent of college students suffer from poor sleep quality. However, this problem has an easy fix! All you need to do is improve your sleep hygiene, which means cultivating better habits in order to get a healthy amount of sleep. One of the worst habits that virtually all college students are guilty of is spending time staring at their cell phones before bed. It may not seem like a big deal, but this habit is actually detrimental to your health and is standing between you and a solid eight hours of sleep.

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The Amazing Race event brought a turnout of over 100 students racing across campus for a shot at victory! Participants started at the Sun Devil Fitness Complex then sprinted to various locations on campus where they solved puzzles, played games, and worked hard to make it back to the starting point to claim a prize.

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Now that the weather’s warming up, you may have caught the spring cleaning bug. Even though it can sometimes be a pain, it’s important to clear out the clutter that may have accumulated throughout the year (especially if your biggest activity during quarantine was online shopping!). To end up whistling while you work, check out these tips so that your spring cleaning session is effective and enjoyable!

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Before starting at Arizona State University in 2020, Kevin served in the Marine Corps. After serving, he decided that he wanted to continue helping others, which led to his decision to major in social work.

However, needing an outlet for his sense of humor, Kevin spends his nights at comedy clubs, where he performs as a stand-up comedian. His stand-up comedy career began in 2017, when he took an improv class to get a little more comfortable with performing in front of a crowd.

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In many ways, our personal health depends on the health of our planet. Air quality, water quality, and our ability to be outside and appreciate nature are vital to our mental and physical health. That’s why it is important to help preserve our planet by integrating sustainability into your everyday life! You can do just that with the following tips and tricks:

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