It's Earth Day! A holiday created to bring awareness of environmental issues. It all began when U.S. Senator Gaylor Nelson called for a “national teach-in on the environment” after a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. And, on April 22, 1970, Earth Day became a reality. The Congressmen chose April 22nd because for many students it falls between Final Exams and...
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April 16th is National Stress Awareness Day, so we’d like you to relax. Kick your shoes off, lean back, and take a stretch on your favorite couch. The Health Resources Network started this day back in 1992 to celebrate the day after taxes are due, knowing that most Americans would finally be able to leave the last few weeks behind...
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Does breaking a mirror give you the heebie-jeebies? Do you throw salt over your shoulder when you spill it? Do you avoid stepping on cracks for fear of breaking your mother’s back? If so, you’re superstitious. As Stevie Wonder once taught us, “superstition ain’t the way", but if you haven’t gotten with the program, we realize that this Friday the 13th...
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There are some holidays that are spiritual, some that give you days off from school or work, and some where you decorate and dress up. But when it comes to April Fool’s Day, there’s nothing to it but pure fun! April Fool's is a day where pranksters rule. It's always on the first of April, and when it comes around,...
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Ever heard an old wives' tale about how to get better sleep - or been told that counting sheep will help you fall asleep faster? There are a lot of myths out there about how to achieve the best night’s rest, but the real question is, are any of them true? As National Sleep Awareness Month comes to an end, let's debunk...
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