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It’s the End of the World As We Know It
The pros and cons of a potential apocalypse if the world ends on December 21 Quiz: Which apocalypse is right for you? You may not know if the world will end, but which chaotic scenario would be best for you? Keep track of your answers. 1. If the need arose, what would you eat first? A: Your best friend B: A rock C: Some old Twinkies D: A whole bottle of Tabasco sauce E: Where the McDonald’s at? 2. Where would your secret hideout be located? A: The nearest mall B: The Batcave C: A space station (more Death Star than Interplanetary Circus Tent) D: Inside a volcano, like Ernst Blofeld from Bond E: The castle it took you months to make in Minecraft 3. What is your weapon of choice? A: A freshly sharpened blade or crossbow B: A rock to smash stuff with C: A lightsaber that only works half the time D: A book of matches E: The power of social commentary via Twitter
4. What is your favorite method of transportation? A: Jogging (or maybe it’s yogging?) B: A bulldozer C: Teleportation D: Yelling “Flame On!” as you fall from the nearest building E: Riding the bus back and forth to class 5. Who would you want to survive with? A: Your dog B: Anyone with a shovel or a pick axe C: Zaphod Beeblebrox (from Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy) D: A firefighter E: Jeff Probst (Survivor host) 6. How would you kill time while you were resting? A: Accounting for supplies and keeping watch B: Carving chess pieces out of rocks, then playing chess C: Identifying star constellations D: Making a fire with flint and steel E: Downloading the new season of Adventure Time
7. What is your major? A: Epidemiology or pathology B: Geology C: Astrophysics D: Forestry E: Communications 8. Who is your role model? A: The Highlander B: John Hammond (scientist who created Jurassic Park) C: Einstein D: Ray Bradbury (author of Fahrenheit 451) E: Kristen Stewart 9. What is your favorite color? A: Brain-matter grey B: Lava red C: Night-sky black D: Bunsen-burner blue E: Beer-bottle brown 10. And your favorite music genre? A: Punk rock B: World music C: Trance D: Metal E: Avant-garde jazz See answers on page 6!
By Marcus Moritz The Rocky Mountain Collegian Depending on how much you have been studying for your finals, the end of the world will either be a blessed reprieve or kind of a bummer. Regardless of whether the world will actually end or not, it never hurts to be prepared. Here we have a list of some of the most plausible end of the world scenarios that you should prepare for. Zombies By far the event most of us have the most practice surviving is a zombie virus outbreak. Thanks to the combined hundreds of video games, books, movies and TV shows on the subject, most people know to “aim for the head.” Grab your canned food, your large knife or projectile weapon of choice, and prepare for a realistic version of Left 4 Dead. The downside to this end of the world, however, would undoubtedly be the lack of humanity. Being human, we enjoy the company of others. After a week of being holed up, no matter how well you are doing, people get a little crazy. Watch your back; no matter how lonely you are, zombies don’t make for good conversation. Aliens Similar to zombies is the alien inva-
sion. Unlike zombies though, aliens will outnumber us, out-gun us, and catch us totally off guard. No matter how many Will Smiths there are, most of us regular Joes are going to be cannon fodder. To survive this situation, you are going to have to go down — into the ground. They will most likely wipe out our cities and towns and leave the boonies untouched. Be prepared to learn how to milk a cow and churn butter; we’re about to regress a few hundred years. That is, if you survive the initial annihilation.
Supervolcano Yellowstone Park is a place you can find nature, tourists and a super volcano. A volcano that has the power to out-blow (which probably isn't the technical term) Mt. Saint Helen's by a huge factor. There are supervolcanoes all over the world, and they will probably all explode at once, if movies are any indication. This is the end of the world. If you want to survive this situation, you will need oxygen and patience… months, maybe years of patience, and a good book series to read. The most dangerous part isn't the lava, but the ash. You will have to stay inside and keep your lungs intact. After the dust settles (literally) you are going See Apocalypse on Page 5
How to study, procrastinate and drink away the week By Emily Smith The Rocky Mountain Collegian
At last, it’s that time of the semester that every student dreads, yet looks forward to because it means a break is near: finals. We all know what this means — extended hours at the library, overcrowding at every coffee shop and the urge to consume large amounts of alcohol while setting fire to all of your lecture notes. While nothing can fully alleviate the pain of finals, read on for a guide to surviving this last week of the semester. Study tips Tailor the amount of time you study for each final to how hard each test is likely to be and how well you already
know the material from that class. Ask plenty of questions. Your professors are there to help (most of them, anyways) and should be available to tell you what is going to be covered on the final, how it will be formatted, etc. Study with a group… but only if it makes sense. If working with a group is going to help you learn the material better, do it. If you’re just studying with friends to catch up on each others’ weekends and play pranks in the library — probably not. Remember to make time for breaks and sleep. Staring at a textbook or computer screen for five hours straight is just going to turn your brain into mush. Go on a walk, take a 20-minute power nap or watch Gangnam Style on YouTube to break up your studying
every once in awhile. Always attend the review sessions. Period. Places to study The library, obviously. There are three whole floors (and a creepy basement) full of tables, study rooms and computers. The peace and quiet of a library environment really can’t be beat for studying purposes. It tends to get crowded though, so stake out a spot early or send friends in shifts. Coffee shops. During finals week especially, coffee joints like Starbucks, The Alley Cat, Mugs and Momo Lolo are bound to be buzzing with college students. Knowing that everyone around you is cramming too might just motivate you to study harder. Also, caffeine.
The Behavioral Sciences Building. This place has more study nooks and comfy chairs than you could fathom. Take your pick. The Skeller. Just kidding. Best ways to procrastinate If you feel like your head is going to explode if you write one more notecard, there are plenty of great options for procrastinating: Pinterest. There is no better way to waste time than logging on to Pinterest and discovering the virtual world of endless crafts, recipes, inspiring quotes and shirtless pictures of Ryan Gosling. Go hiking. One of the best ways to de-stress can be going out to enjoy nature. Plus, hiking usually takes at least a few hours.
Zone out in front of the TV for a while. Before you know it, you’ll be hooked on shows you’ve never heard of, like “My Strange Addiction,” “Tattoo Nightmares,” and “Doomsday Preppers.” (Yes, I have seen episodes of all of these. Yes, as a result of procrastinating.) Dorms often have de-stressor activities, so if you come in at the right time you might get the opportunity to play with puppies or enjoy some free hot chocolate. Score.
Drink Specials See above-mentioned urge to consume large amounts of alcohol, though perhaps you should refrain from burning your notes until after your exams. See Finals on Page 5