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Dog days

For years, costumed therapy dogs have greeted stressed out students during finals. One just made its 69th visit. | PG. 2

Coffee, a laxative?

Students, beware: Caffeine is a long-standing finals necessity, but too much can have negative effects on your health. | PG. 3

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Faithful Paws lower stress levels MARIALUISA RINCON

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Students lined up for almost an hour Monday night to spend a few minutes with Opal the golden retriever and Lyli the pug as part of the University of Houston's stress-free finals initiative, Finals Mania.

Since 2013, the University has collaborated with pet therapy program Faithful Paws to bring therapy dogs to campus during some of the most stressful weeks of the academic year.

The dogs camp out in the MD Anderson Library and await cuddles, pets and treats from students looking for a break from the end of the year bedlam.

“This event is always a great stress reliever,” librarian Emily Vinson said. “We get really great feedback. Our students seem to really like it.”

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Opal is a certified therapy dog — a neccessity to be a part of Faithful Paws. She is one of four dogs that will be on campus this week at MD Anderson Library to alleviate students' stress levels during finals week. | Xavier Lane/The Cougar

brought the program to UH as part of a library “mini-grant,” said librarian and committee chair Ariana Rodriguez.

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“We can apply for a little bit of money to do some innovative fun projects,” Vinson said.

Lyli and Opal are both

certified therapy dogs, a necessity to be a part of Faithful Paws.

But Lyli’s mom Kristi Rodriguez said the program provides a path for dogs to get certified through them.

“They have to pass certain tests," Vinson said. "They can’t respond with any aggression and they can’t respond to other dogs."

An old friend Lyli has been a therapy dog for almost two years.

Her first visit was in September 2015. Wednesday was her 69th visit as a therapy dog and her fourth to UH. “Maybe you remember her from last semester,” Rodriguez said. “She was wearing Christmas pajamas.”

Lyli and her dog mom have regular monthly visits to libraries and the oncology unit of Memorial Hermann Hospital.

“If I can make one person forget that they’re there to get chemotherapy, it’s all worth it,” Rodriguez.

Lyli and Opal are two of the four dogs that will be relieving stress on campus over the next few days.

Faithful Paws will be at the M.D. Anderson Library from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday to cuddle students dreading finals.

“She loves this,” Rodriguez said of Lyli. “We can’t wait to be back tomorrow.” editor@thedailycougar.com

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CAFFEINE

More than two cups of coffee per day spells trouble JULIE ARAICA

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If you rely on coffee to wake you up every morning, you’re not alone.

Sixty-two percent of Americans drink it on a daily basis, according to a survey by the National Coffee Association.

If you don’t drink coffee every day, then maybe you should — especially during the stressfilled mayhem that is finals week. Coffee has plenty of health benefits, as long as you don’t overdo it.

A cup a day is a good way to keep coffee a friend and not a foe.

Just one might make your breath stink and send you to the toilet more often than you would like, but that's pretty much the only harm it will do. Bad breath can be taken care of with a quick mouth rinse, by brushing your teeth or by popping in a stick of gum on the go.

As for the pooping, not much

Drinking too much coffee can lead to a handful of negative side effects, including migraines, frequent urination, anxiety and an upset stomach. Research shows that drinking one to two cups is optimal to increase focus. | Sonny Sing/The Cougar

can be done about that. Caffeine stimulates your bowels, telling them to work harder and faster, leading you to spend much longer on the toilet. If you don’t want to deal with diarrhea, then try not drinking coffee on an empty stomach or just after you've eaten.

The benefits of one cup far

outweigh the minor annoyances that come with it. Your brain will kick into overdrive, helping you focus better and think faster. Drinking a cup before your next workout is also a good idea, as studies have shown that caffeine boosts your muscles and endurance when working out. The stimulated

adrenaline in your body will also cause you to experience temporarily sharpened sight, so if you know you’re going to be intensely focused on a screen for hours while you cram for finals, try getting a cup of coffee in beforehand.

In the long run, drinking one or two cups per day can decrease

your risk for heart disease, reduce anxiety and lower your risk of dying from neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's or Dementia.

However, let’s say that one cup simply isn’t enough for you to make it through your second all-nighter this week. Be warned that you are playing a dangerous game if you drink more than four cups of coffee in one day. When you drink that much coffee, you may experience migraines, frequent or uncontrollable urination, anxiety, an upset stomach, a fast heartbeat or muscle tremors.

Routinely drinking too much can lead to liver damage, addiction, an increased risk of osteoporosis and stomach ulcers.

While the amount of coffee that can cause this type of damage varies per person, the next time you are standing in line at Starbucks for the fourth time in one day, listen to your body and ask yourself if you really need it. editor@thedailycougar.com

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Man on the Street: How do you study for finals week?

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College is a hectic time in general, but no part of the semester is as stressful for students as finals season. Everyone has a different method of surviving these last few weeks of of the school year. Some prefer cramming to extended study or caffeine induced insomnia to a healthy sleep schedule.

Sometimes, no matter how hard you study, it won’t be enough. The heartbreak of getting a bad grade is hard to deal with, especially given all the hours wasted trying to learn the material. For many students, a successful study session has as much to do with the environment as the method of study. Some like it perfectly quiet, others prefer it a little bit noisey. Some like it warm and sunny, others want it slightly chilly. editor@thedailycougar.com

“I usually just do the reviews, like, the day before, and I just practice the problems and read over the homework," said pre-business freshman Tammy Tran. “I still keep up with my work, you know? So I guess that’s over a long time. At a certain time, I’ll just stop. Even if I’m not finished, I won’t continue. I value sleep more.”

ABOVE: “My favorite way to study for finals would be to find a good, calm, quiet location and pull up all the things I have to do," said exploratory studies freshman La-Sean Caselberry. "I don’t necessarily pull up everything and have this giant pile of things to do. I just choose the things that I feel are my weakest subjects.”

“I don’t study like normal people," said electrical engineering freshman Taher Hozefa. "I understand the concepts, so basically I don’t use the textbook most of the time. I just go online, and whatever it is I don’t understand, I type in google. I look at the Wikipedia or look at some videos and I’ll try to understand it using that.

“I’m just trying to get through this class to get to my other classes," said pre-business freshman Teresa Cao.

“(Worst grade) in college? Like a 75. I mainly studied online, like their homework assignments, looked over the practice problems and examples,” said sports administration freshman Travis Lavallee, who was glad his professor dropped the lowest grade. “I got an 82 and an 89 after those, so it worked out.”

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STUDYING

Skip the crowds at these alternative study locations KARIN KELLER

as individual cubicles for all of your studying needs.

Bonus tip, if you’re writing an essay for any art related classes this is where you should be getting your sources. If you’re unfamiliar with the library just ask anyone at the desk and they’ll be happy to help.

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Finals week has arrived and the library is packed full of overcaffeinated, sleep deprived students who have lost all will to live. Finding a table at the library is practically impossible, and it reeks of anxiety attacks, hopelessness and shattered dreams.

But fear not fellow students, we have compiled a list of the top five places to study on campus during finals week. Don't worry, it won’t include the library.

The Law Library

The Nook Although the Nook may be crowded and its definitely not a secret, it has to make the list. Worn-in leather sofas and armchairs paired with good music and better coffee— this place definitely has it all. Best advice is to get there early and stake your claim on a seat. Then, proceed to waste away your life until your next final rolls around.

The Architecture Library Believe it or not, there’s more

Several locations make good substitute study spots if the library is too overwhelming. | Erin Davis/The Cougar

than one library on campus.

The architecture library is just one of a few libraries around campus. Located on the first floor of the architecture

building, it’s easy to get to and only a short walk from the Starbucks in the satellite. This library has phenomenal natural lighting and long tables as well

Located in the law building is another library on campus that you may not have heard of. For the most part, this library is only inhabited by law students. This is fairly obvious considering its full of casebooks with detailed briefs of just about any major case ever. It may be a bit of a walk from your other classes but this library tends to be pretty quiet which is great for staying focused. Honestly, if being in a room full of future lawyers cramming doesn't get you motivated, I don't know what will.

The Fountain Now that the Cullen Fountain is finally up and running, it’s the perfect place to enjoy the sunshine while studying for your

finals. An ideal place to read or type up an essay, the Cullen Fountain has nicest view on campus. Enjoy it while it lasts ladies and gentlemen, we don’t know how long we’ll have it.

The Rec Go with me on this. I realize that working out and studying isn’t the most appealing thing in the world for most people.

However, it has its perks.

Although your work out routine might not be as vigorous during finals, it doesn't mean you have to forgo the gym all together.

As we all know working out produces endorphins that make you happy and give you energy— two things you desperately need during finals season. In the wise words of Elle Woods, “Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don’t shoot their husbands, they just don’t,” except in this case “shooting your husband” is more like having a panic attack and mental breakdown but you get the point. editor@thedailycougar.com

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All-nighters, cramming not effective study strategies TRAYNOR SWANSON

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As finals week approaches, some University of Houston students are struggling to find enough time in the day to study for all of their exams, so they inevitably pull an all-nighter and stay awake for up to 36 hours. While it may seem helpful or necessary at the time, it can lead to negative side effects.

Christopher Scott, the associate director of Counseling and Psychological Services, said individuals in their late teens and early 20s should get seven to nine hours of sleep per night.

When people deprive themselves of sleep, he said, their alertness is reduced and their memory and cognitive functioning is impaired.

“Students often get into the habit of cramming in high school or taking introductory content-focused courses that focus on the memorization of facts,”

Scott said. “This strategy, however, becomes less effective when projects and exams become more detail-oriented and require problem-solving.”

There are situations, Scott said, where cramming is counterproductive: when a student has already engaged in some preparation, when the exam requires a detailed reading of the instructions with complex problem-solving and when students are already sleep deprived.

“Students tend to underestimate the negative effects of sleep deprivation," Scott said, "and effective study habits require a level of analysis which is much easier when one is alert and rested."

The consequences of sleep deprivation, Scott said, could be fatal. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 1,500 deadly auto accidents are caused by sleep deprivation.

Drinking a Red Bull or several

cups of coffee might provide a short burst of energy, but eventually the body needs sleep.

Mathematics freshman Jesus Sanchez learned this the hard way last semester.

“Last semester I pulled an all-nighter for my geology class, and I had the exam at 8 a.m. the next day,” Sanchez said. “I stayed up all night studying for it. Then around 7 (a.m.), I fell asleep and I woke up exactly at 8, and I just rushed to campus. I was already too late, but luckily the professor let me redo the test.”

Although he pulled an allnighter again last week — this time more successfully — Sanchez said he’d prefer to study a different way.

“The all-nighter’s good, but I prefer not cramming everything on the last day,” he said. “You gotta pace yourself.”

Cecilia Sun, the assistant director at CAPS, advises overwhelmed students to practice deep breathing and relaxation

Cramming for finals is less effective when students take detail-oriented classes with problem-solving tests, said Christopher Scott, the associate director of Counseling and Psychological Services. | Xavier Lane/The Cougar

techniques to cope with finals.

To alleviate stress, Sun said, students should separate tasks into manageable parts. Rather than set an undefined goal like “study for math for four hours,” students should take a practice quiz, review incorrect items, then do five sample problems

similar to the ones that were incorrect.

“Talk to yourself kindly, as you would a friend,” she said. “‘You can do it. With some rest, you’ll be able to think clearly at your exam.’” editor@thedailycougar.com

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Finals playlist: Fight through Spring '17 FRANK CAMPOS

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Yes, it’s that time of year again. No, not just the time for you to gauge your eyes out because this is probably the millionth time you have read that opening line. It’s time for finals to remind students they are still attending college and to force people around campus to try to cram a semester’s worth of work into the final week of school.

Don’t worry, because I'm going to give you the best-and-only tool you will need during this difficult time. I have come up with a solid finals playlist to help you through at least some of it. There are a lot of old school jams on here, but I promise you it won’t disappoint.

— and wanting more.

After your face has melted off from the awesomeness that is this rock song, pick it back up and keep studying; you're not done yet.

they study, this will be a good break from the rest of this fastpaced playlist.

This mellow-yet-catchy tune will have you bobbing your head and leave you wanting to go to the highest mountaintop just to inhale nature in its purest form.

Think of a mixture of Bob Marley and Jack Johnson and you can get a good picture of what this artist does best.

Song: Coming Home Album: Coming Home (2016) Have a boyfriend?

Girlfriend?

Wish you did?

Well, this song is perfect for those who continue to interrupt your studying by stalking your crush's Facebook or Twitter pages.

In fact, anytime you want to take a break and daydream about the person you are probably unknowingly harassing, play this song and enjoy the smooth sounds of this Texas native.

Song: IV. Sweatpants Album: Because the Internet (2013) Childish Gambino, aka Donald Glover, has become a household name recently thanks

to the critical success of the show “Atlanta” and his third album, “Awaken, My love!” "IV. Sweatpants" is from his sophomore album and deserves a listen.

Fast-paced and a bit unexpected, this song takes you deep into the mind of one of the best and most diverse performers in history.

You will be jamming away as you write line after line of your essay and dream of the days when you could just pretend like homework didn’t exist.

Song: Hate Me Now (Feat.

Puff Daddy) Album: I Am... (1999) This is for those of you planning to look professors dead in the eye expecting an “A” when really you put in the work for, maybe, a “C.” This is not even for the playlist, because let’s be honest, these people aren’t going to study or put in any effort till the last 24 hours before their exam.

This song is reserved for right before you send that email to the professor letting them know that you (and 25 others) have a special circumstance that has kept you from class, correspondence and doing any work till the last week.

If any song can give you that extra motivation, it’s this masterpiece.

I hope this playlist helps you through finals and inspires you to download more music like it.

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Song: B.O.B. Album: Stankonia (2000) We start off with one of my favorite songs of all time for studying during a late night. This fast-paced rap song shows Outkast in their prime. T he album also features “Ms. Jackson” and “So Fresh, So Clean,” so you might as download all of it and die happy.

If you are having trouble staying awake just switch this song on and get ready to get that extra motivation you need.

Song: Free Bird Album: Pronounced 'Lĕh'nérd 'Skin-'nerd (1973) Love studing and America? Well, look no further because you just found it in this song.

Every bit of this nine-minute anthem is worth the listen during finals.

The lyrics are great, but what carries the entire song is the guitar.

At certain points, you will find yourself nodding your head to the several-minutes-long guitar solo

Song: All Falls Down Album: The College Dropout (2004) I miss the old Kanye West and debate with myself constantly if he even existed before “The Life of Pablo.”

Well the good news is that he did, and it was some of his best work ever.

If you want to get your Kanye fix and don’t want to deal with the ego that comes with his latest album, then download this song and relive a hit from back in 2004 that is sure to keep you in a good mood.

Song: Burn One Down Album: Fight for Your Mind (1995) For those who like to relax while

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FINALS

Three key motivational tactics for finals week PETER SCAMARDO

whatever your heart desires. But remember to be disciplined and get back to work once the hour is up.

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While it is important to find time to study during finals week, it is also important to not go crazy worrying about exams.

Locking yourself in a dorm might be a good way to memorize airplane schematics, but it is also an easy recipe for driving yourself mad.

Having a week-long schedule is a great way to know when and what you are going to study. But it is also a smart idea to carve space in the day for non-studying activities. Motivational activities will help you get through a tough week and into summer.

Hitting the gym If you have the time, hit the Rec Center at least once per week. Going hard for an hour on either a treadmill, StairMaster or weight bench will allow you to focus on nothing else and get some stress off your back.

Exercise has proven to provide people with reduced stress and

Studying with friends

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improve self esteem. By getting a good sweat in between study sessions, you will have the energy and confidence to get to work.

Having incentives When you're studying, the newest YouTube video, or even Silicon Valley's season 4 lurks in the back of your head. Whatever the distraction may be, it will

not do you any good if, in the middle of studying, you click onto YouTube for five minutes.

Because it won't be five minutes.

Those five minutes turn into a whole hour; an hour turns into two; and before you know it, it is 11 p.m. and you want to go to sleep.

But studying for five hours straight also doesn't do anyone

any good. By that point, you are tired and your retention rate is dropping. One way to get through a hard study session is to have an incentive; a light at the end of the tunnel. After an hour or two of studying, or after memorizing X amount of words or finishing however many practice exams, take an hour to yourself and surf the web for

Having study sessions with friends is not just a way to maintain sanity amid stress. It can also be a way of getting the most work done. You can only go over your notes so many times before it becomes repetitive.

But with friends, you get to hear voices other than your own, and depending on the subject, debate opposing views.

Plus, being around friends helps create a relaxed environment for students. Rather than mechanically studying for everything, your actions can be organic and free-flowing. Also, there's always a chance someone will digress the conversation for a much-needed change of pace.

Being around friends keeps the situation calm and helps everybody end the year on a good note. editor@thedailycougar.com

WELLNESS

Healthy habits can go a long way during finals week REAGAN EARNST

ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR @REAGANEARNST

We all know the routine: fill up on caffeine, stay up as late as possible, eat anything in sight and sit for hours on end. It’s finals week, and time is crucial with multiple make-or-break exams on the horizon; who has the time to think about what they’re doing to their bodies?

Like many other college students, this was my mindset when the dreaded exam week rolled around.

However, as I am now wrapping up my eighth semester of college, I have found that maintaining or developing healthy habits is never more important than during this time.

It may seem impossible in the beginning, but by adding a few healthy habits to your finals week grind, you can experience added success that will go a long way toward reducing anxiety during this stressful time. Here are a few things to try:

Get in a mid-day workout Exercise is usually the last thing

students think to do during finals week. After spending long hours in the library, you’re ready to go home and sleep, no matter what time of day it is.

However, with a little time management, you can find a way to turn that mid-day nap into an energy-boosting workout.

I prefer my workouts around lunchtime so I can truly reap the benefits of the added energy. After utilizing the morning hours of my day to study or attend class, a quick trip to the Rec center breaks up the monotony of my finals week routine.

After exercising, I leave feeling refreshed and ready to devote a few more hours to my test preparation, and I have science to thank.

"Contrary to popular belief, exercising doesn't make you tired — it literally creates energy in your body,” nutritionist Samantha Heller said. “Your body rises up to meet the challenge for more energy by becoming stronger."

Set aside time this finals week for a quick workout and reap the benefits of prolonged energy through your studies.

Try to sleep more at night, not less The truth is, all-nighters are nothing more than a cultural phenomenon that are not necessary in the slightest. By making a study schedule and avoiding distractions, you can put yourself on the path to long, restful nights that seem to be a myth for many during finals week.

With more and more research being done on the benefits of sleep on the human body, researchers are beginning to learn just how crucial adequate sleep is to our cognitive processes.

Getting six to eight hours of sleep is of utmost importance during finals to ensure that our minds stay firing on all cylinders.

Sleep expert Paula Alhola found that multiple cognitive functions are affected whenever we deprive our bodies of sleep.

These functions include but are not limited to attention, working memory, decision-making and vigilance.

Make healthy dietary decisions You’re probably rolling your

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eyes at this tip, but your body will thank you.

I’ve been in the middle of countless study session where, whether due to boredom or actual hunger, I felt the need to eat anything I could get my hands on.

Whether it be candy, sweets or fast food, whatever I typically reach for does nothing to help my body during the stress of finals week. Furthermore, coffee has been linked to increased anxiety in adults, despite its numerous health benefits and the temporary energy boost it can provide.

This finals week, try replacing

junk with healthy foods like avocado, nuts or green leafy vegetables. Finger-foods like carrots and grapes also make great snacks.

According to Draxe.com, the contents of these foods can go a long way in boosting both short and long-term memory while providing much-needed energy and focus.

Your well-being (and your GPA) will reflect how you treat your body this finals season, so treat it well. editor@thedailycougar.com

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The Staff Editorial reflects the opinions of The Cougar Editorial Board (the members of which are listed above the editorial). All other opinions, commentaries and cartoons reflect only the opinion of the author.

Opinions expressed in The Cougar do not necessarily reflect those of the University of Houston or the students as a whole.

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How to make your RA's life easier

Tips to help you move out on time and without a fine

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s students from each residence hall prepare to move out for the summer, there are a few things to keep in mind about checking out of the building.

In the spirit of open communication and transparency, here are some things to avoid if you want to make your checkout seamless and your resident adviser's life is easier.

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Staying longer than you should

For RAs, the only things worse than finals are residents who don't leave right after their own finals.

Please, for the love of God and all that is holy, check out of your building as soon as possible. RAs are people, too, and they want to get out of the building as soon as they can.

Why would you even want to stay here once you’re done with finals, anyway?

Whenever I hear people

entertaining the idea of staying a few days once finals are done with, the only reaction I have for them other than scary stories of what sheer boredom can do to a person is the "Deadpool" post-credits scene when he tells everyone to go home.

This isn’t to say that your RA doesn't love you or doesn't want to spend more time with you.

We have other duties in the building we need to fulfill that

You could probably even do it without attending a closing meeting.

All you have to do is pay attention to the handouts we give you and your roommates, and you’ll be golden.

Don’t know how to defrost your fridge? Check the handouts.

Not sure how exactly to move out? Check the handouts.

The answer to your question

a fine to your MyUH account because you checked out improperly because you didn’t want to ask any questions.

Forgetting to say goodbye to us!

Even though it may not always seem like it (especially during crunch time and finals), we love each and every one of you guys.

It really is a privilege to see the ways that we can help our residents through college through serving as a resource.

Personally, I can’t wait to come across some of my residents next year and see how their life has played out Thomas Dwyer, Assistant Photo Editor and what fantastic things are going on for them.

Speaking on behalf of RAs, hing on the presence of other isn’t on the handouts? Knock it really was a pleasure to work residents. on your RA’s door. with each and every one of you.

We have kitchens to clean The smoother your checkout But please, be sure that your up and lounges to rearrange process is, the more smoothly room is in the original state to make sure that the correct building closing goes. We want that you moved into when you pieces of furniture are all in to make sure that you check leave. place. out properly and are here for you to use as resources.

Assistant Photo Editor Thomas Dwyer is a print journalism Not paying attention to It’s better to ask a question sophomore and can be reached of your RA than to think it’s a closing fliers at photoassist@thedailycougar.

Honestly, moving out is a stupid question and keep it to com. pretty straightforward process. yourself and then end up with

“All you have to do is pay attention to the handouts we give you and your roommates, and you'll be golden."

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Relax and study along with the rest of the city of Houston with coffee, artisan food and a handmade vibe at Tout Suite located in the middle of Second Ward. | Dana Jones/ The Cougar

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Ways that students can unwind for finals

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inals are the bane of existence for college students, and we all look forward to the taste of short lived freedom that is summer vacation.

Some of us go on trips or continue to work, whether it be at part time jobs, internships or in summer DANA JONES OPINION EDITOR classes. However, those wishing to relax need not go far.

The event I’m most excited about is a chance to wind down with man’s best friend: dogs.

Faithful Paws and its certified therapy dogs will be at the MD Anderson Library at 7 p.m. on May 3 to ease the stress of finals.

Something you can do anytime is visit the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, a nature sanctuary in Memorial Park that has five miles worth of trails. Located in one of the busiest cities in the country, the 155-acre sanctuary is a more than adequate way to regroup and recharge.

Tout Suite, located in East Downtown, is a coffee shop equal in quality and popularity.

Complete with mock dual floors,

Lyli the pug is just one of the certified therapy dogs who will be on campus with Faithful Paws throughout finals week. Students can catch Lyli and friends on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. | Xavier Lane/The Cougar

floor to ceiling windows and artisan style food, it's your average coffee shop but a lot better.

You have to see the art before you can really immerse yourself in a city's culture.

In Houston, a lot of the art is in the form of graffiti murals decorating walls and underpasses. Since they are not all in one place, seeing Houston's art pieces makes for a culture-filled

scavenger hunt around the city.

On May 5, take a date the way your grandparents would.

The Anheuser-Busch Stage at Discovery Green will be screening the animated film "Sing," a film about a pig trying to save their his theater by putting on the best show ever, at 8:30 p.m.

Admission to the screening is free, but bring blankets, chairs and towels to lay out on the

grass.

For the yogis out there, the only thing better than yoga is yoga with fellow yoga-lovers and the backdrop of the world's greatest city behind you.

Go to Discovery Green's Sarofim Pacific Lawn bright and early to experience what can only be described as a peaceful, stretched out, synchronized wave. The first event is from 9

a.m. to 10 a.m. on May 6.

Show your support for some of the graduates by going to view their Graphic Design Senior Exhibition, open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on May 11.

Comprising the work of 23 students, this is the last big show before the senior class enters the workforce, and this is your chance to see how the world is soon going to look.

This last idea is the farthest away and well into the Summer playing on July 21 and is probably the most biased recommendation on here but it’s worth it.

This final event will take place long after exams are over, but it is the epitome of saving the the best for last.

Take a trip back to 2001 and relive "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone" on the big screen on July 21.

The showing will be complete with a live orchestra performance of every note of John William’s world renowned score.

For '90s babies, this is nostalgia on the grandest of scales.

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