So little time . . . So much to do

It's getting to be that point in the semester when everyone is feeling overwhelmed. Right? What students may not realize is that faculty and staff have just about had it, too. Well, the BLURB has some advice for you on how to cut corners, save time and energy, and survive the end of the term in one piece.

• Identify at least one thing per day that you can say "no" to, and then say (however politely you want to be about it) "no."
• Instead of spending time and energy to go off-campus to get food, take advantage of the Blue Devil Grill. There are inexpensive items on the menu and it's "hot and now."
• Supplement lunch by tossing an apple or orange or banana in your backpack for a quick and convenient snack.
• Figure out which assignment or deadline you are dreading the most, and, if at all possible, take it on first. You'll feel free and energized by getting it off your back.
• (This may sound strange.) Plan what you're going to wear for the week, so that you don't waste time everyday fussing about it.
• Except for basic hygiene, forget about how you look until finals are over--unless you're in hot pursuit of romance at the same time as you're trying to finish the semester, in which case, you're doomed.
• Lay off of Facebook and Twitter for two weeks. (You'll make everyone wonder if they did something to upset you or if you're sick or if you've run off to Tahiti. You can catch up after finals are over.)
• Stop reading The BLURB this very minute and do one part of one assignment instead.

Mayoral Election--Vote Local

So, okay. There was a great turn-out of young voters in November's presidential election. And that bodes well for an engaged and concerned electorate. But we'll have to see if this translates to a good voter turn-out for the April 7th election, which for Manitowoc voters will feature a mayoral election. Regardless of the outcome, Manitowoc will have its first new mayor in over 20 years. The two candidates are Dave Soeldner and Justin Nickels. Both candidates have made themselves available to the public, and, in particular, to students here at UW-Manitowoc. They each want your vote. The BLURB just wants you to vote. It's the smart thing to do.