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PHOTO ESSAY
UPbeat photo by Vanessa Guerrero
Distracting to de-stress THE MODERN WORLD IS repleat with demands and distractions, from classwork to homework to working to pay the bills. Add in the stresses inherent that come with social media and students are frazzled, tired and often simply burned out. There are many ways to find relief. Some like to engage in exercise, some turn to music, some find comfort in hanging with friends, and some find nothing more soothing than veggng out while binge watching shows on the ever-increasing streaming channels. Whatever it is, one thing is clear. Whatever one chooses, it is important to find a way to get away and just relax. The world will still be there when you get back. PAGE 12 • SPRING 2022
Lamar University alumna, Valarie Flores, above left, considers which pawn to move while playing “13 Dead End Drive.” “Board games are my favorite way to bond with people because you learn a lot about people and why they make certain decisions,” she said. “It also helps me release stress by laughing and having fun during any game.” Delicia Rocha, senior film major at Lamar University, laughs tauntingly as she eliminates a player off the board. “I like playing board games because I am always able to create chaos,” she said. “I’m never in it to win, I just want to spice things up.”
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