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Students study at Parks Library, Ames, Iowa, Dec. 9, 2024.

What prep week looks like for students

Haley Marzorati, Student Life Editor
December 9, 2024
The Exterior of the Memorial Union at Iowa State University on Mar. 25, 2023.

Smash room, free food, Central Campus movie headline new finals prep event

Conner Swanson, Academics Reporter
April 18, 2024
With finals fast approaching students spend dead week at Parks Library on Dec. 4. Parks Library will be open 24/7 until Dec. 14 to accommodate students as the semester comes to a close.

Perusing Parks: Students share finals praises and criticisms

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
December 4, 2023
Beardshear Hall.

Here’s the memo: Rules for prep week and finals week

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
November 28, 2023
With the countdown to Winter Break, Iowa State students are experiencing added stress.

Finals Week mental health check-in

Zane Charter
December 12, 2021
With finals season upon us, here are some films you can watch to take a study break.

Best films for relaxing during finals week

Hannah Scott
December 12, 2021
Students participating in Barks@Parks pictured sitting in circles to get a chance to pet the dogs.

Barks@Parks to help students cope with stress

Jack Mcclellan
December 7, 2021
The testing center in the Durham building is one of three testing centers on campus. The centers offer a place for students to take tests outside of the classroom but still in a controlled environment. 

Instructors experience issues with ISU Testing Centers

Ella Hawkins
November 30, 2021
Editor-in-Chief Sage Smith encourages everyone to write a Winter Break bucket list to look forward to.

Smith: Winter Break bucket list

Sage Smith
November 22, 2020
The loci method, used in real life and by fictional character Sherlock Holmes, can be used to improve memory. A psychology associate professor gives his input on how students can utilize the method to improve studying for midterms.

Smith: Planning for finals

Sage Smith
November 16, 2020
Columnist Megan Ziemann uncovers the true cause of burnout and why it's so toxic to young people.

Ziemann: Internalized capitalism: burnout’s dirty little secret

Megan Ziemann
November 12, 2020
Then-freshman Emily Schrimpf studies for a math exam at Parks Library on Nov. 29, 2016. Many other students are preparing for exams and finals coming up. 

Professors reflect on education strategies used throughout semester

Quinn Vandenberg
December 11, 2019
During dead week, Parks Library is definitely the busiest place on campus. Students filter in and out all day trying to utilize the last bit of time to study before finals. The Dean of Students office provides academic resources such as SI sessions and tutoring which can be used heavily during this time. 

Student resources can help reduce finals stress

Amber.Friedrichsen
December 10, 2019
(Left to right) Margaret Heaslip, then-sophomore in computer engineering, Kendall Haefele, then-sophomore in genetics and Stephanie Walton, then-junior in genetics pet Macy at Barks@Parks on April 29 in Parks Library. 

Editorial: Take advantage of Dead Week and Finals Week resources

Editorial Board
December 8, 2019
With Study Week and Finals Week quickly approaching, more resources will become available for students. Parks Library will have longer open hours, and there will be relaxing activities for students throughout the week. There will also be specific classrooms across campus reserved as quiet study rooms for students.

Study rooms and resources available for finals

Sage Smith
December 5, 2019
Columnist Connor Bahr believes planning for finals, taking time to relax and spending time with friends are great ways to get through Finals Week. Bahr tells students to not stress out too much.

Bahr: Simple tips to get through Finals Week

Connor Bahr
December 2, 2019
During dead week, Parks Library is definitely the busiest place on campus. Students filter in and out all day trying to utilize the last bit of time to study before finals.

The right and wrong way to study, according to psychology

Jacob Smith
May 3, 2019
The Campanile in November, taken from the southeast.

Iowa State’s biggest puzzle: Scheduling finals

Talon Delaney
December 9, 2018

Checklist for Surviving Dead Week

Lauren Kline
November 17, 2017

The Workspace offers free coloring

Michaela Ramm
April 27, 2016

Parks Library will be open 24/7 during Dead Week, Finals Week

Mollie Shultz
April 20, 2016
Spotify

Music Playlists for Finals Week

Tyler.Lewis.Com
December 14, 2015
Earl Hall, senior, faces an opponent from University of Iowa at the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series match Nov. 29 at Hilton Coliseum.

ISU wrestling veterans carry team to win against Wyoming

Brian Mozey
December 12, 2015
Comedian Demetri Martin is one of the final events of the semester put on by Student Union Board. 

Student Union Board wraps up the semester

Emily Benda
November 18, 2015
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