Sept. 21, 2018 Hutchinson Collegian

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The student voice of Hutchinson Community College

September 21, 2018

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Vol. 60 Issue 3

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By Jared Schuff Staff Writer The lack of sleep affects not only educational success, but physical safety as well. Without the right amount of rest, people are at risk of multiple health issues. Exhaustion can even lead to dangerous situations if not dealt with proactively. Many students are quickly nearing a downhill slide toward poor health and physical harm. It’s time for them to take an active role in their own sleep habits. Students don’t always make the best decisions when it comes to their sleep habits. Late night studying, among other things, is one of the biggest factors in these habits. Some students don’t even get to bed until early morning. Jon Reed, a HutchCC freshman from Hutchinson, says he usually doesn’t get to bed until 2 a.m., and wakes up around 6 a.m. That’s only four hours of sleep. “I feel like s--- when I wake up. Usually have to drink enormous amounts of coffee to get through the day,” Reed said.

Photo Illustration/The Collegian Many college students are sleep deprived, which can lead to mishaps and haphazards, including physical and mental health issues, and falling asleep while driving. Many students don’t even get seven hours of sleep at night. Bralen Martin, a Hutchinson sophomore, follows a somewhat similar routine. Usually he’s in bed around 3 a.m. in the morning and up by 9 a.m. While that’s a bit better, six hours is still not nearly enough to function properly throughout the day. Does he really feel like he is getting enough sleep?

“Sort of. I feel tired in the mornings, but usually wake up as the day goes by,” Martin said. While “sort of” is better than not, it still goes to show that students aren’t getting enough rest. This can lead to some pretty scary incidents. “One time I almost fell asleep while driving,”

Reed said. “I started to swerve, but caught myself just in time.” Falling asleep at the wheel is a serious problem, not just for the driver, but for anyone else on the road. Sleep deprivation can cause lasting health issues as well, both mentally and physically.

Students who get less than seven hours of sleep are more susceptible to anxiety and depression. They are also at risk of weight gain or weight loss, increased blood pressure, and extreme irritability Lasting effects include hypertension, diabetes and heart problems. Students should work on

prioritizing work and play, as well as designating a specific sleep schedule to keep them on track. It only takes a few weeks to set an internal clock. Sleep is a necessity for everyone, especially young students. Sleep deprivation won’t just affect grades, but cause lasting health concerns.

Why can’t we be friends?

Student/instructor communication decreasing over the years By Brenna Eller Editor-In-Chief

As Hutchinson Community College is a junior college, the students and instructors have more one-on-one interaction than that of a four-year school, where the professor might not even know the names of his or her students. That being said, broader communication is often expected of a teacher from the students. Also, just getting out of high school, where teachers cared whether or not you

pass because it is a reflection on them as a teacher, versus coming here to find out that being an adult, the instructors aren’t there to make sure you do everything right and get homework in on time. That is mainly up to the students and their responsibility to balance their lives accordingly to their academics. Some students believe that instructors communicate a fair amount, while others view the communication is lacking. HutchCC freshman Autumn Frickey, Lindsborg, gave her views on teacher-student communication.

“Honestly, the instructors I’ve had don’t communicate as I thought they would, and it’s just easier to ask friends or people in class for help,” Frickey said. Frickey makes the argument that instructors should check their email more often and that checking emails is the overall issue for articulation with instructors. When asked what her preferred method of communication, Frickey said, “I would talk to my teachers face-to-face, but normally they have to rush to their next class to get ready, so email is better.” Since communication is generally a

two-way deal, and not all of the responsibility is on the instructor, Frickey said, “Some students should ask questions earlier, but I feel as if it is both the student and the teacher’s fault. However, the school isn’t that big and I feel like they should be more one-on-one with the students.” Sociology instructor Kim Newberry, who has worked at the college for more than a decade, shared her thoughts on communication between her students, and agrees that it is lacking not only between See Communicate, Page 3

CAMPUS BEAT

Upcoming events

What do you think about the 90th anniversary of the college?

Sep. 22 — Muddy Hutch race at Fun Valley Sports Complex Sep. 26 — Student Health and Wellness Fair 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Parker Student Union. Sep. 26 — Women’s Soccer vs. Cloud County 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Salthawk Sports Complex. Sep. 29 — Reno County Heart Walk 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Oct. 2 — Dillon Lecture Series with R.J. Mitte at the Sports Arena Oct. 2 — Volleyball vs. Pratt at Sports Arena 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

“It’s a good idea. It shows the appreciation for the college, and how long it has been around.” — Ty Harper, Kingman, sophomore

“I think the idea of the 90th anniversary is cool. It’s something to celebrate.”

“Well it only happens every ten years, so it’s good.”

“I think we should definitely celebrate, because that’s a long time. ”

— Dale Rae Dockins, Shawnee, sophomore

— Daniel Schule, Clearwater, freshman

— Bailey Saffle, Hutchinson, sophomore

“We should celebrate it because this only happens after a long period of time, and we’re only here for two years.” — Garrett Allee, Goddard, sophomore


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