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Finals dragging you down? Here’s a list to give you a new outlook on study sessions. Finals week is here. Finals are tough, but we persevere because of the possible careers we could get from passing them and the free pancakes. If you’re stuck going to the same study spaces, here’s a list of some new ones that could inspire you and change your way of thinking. BY mad dy j on es @m ad d _ r oc ker

5. Academic development center

1. Aspen Coffee Shop: Location: 111 W. 7th St., 1908 N. Perkins Road, 1323 S. Western Ave. Hours: 7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily First time I went, I accidentally spilt my friend’s coffee all over his phone and notebook, so be sure you know where the coffee is on the table or else it could ruin the time you’re taking to study. But Aspen is a cute little shop that smells like heaven.

The Academic Development Center is a great place to get help and stay focused. The ADC is on the second floor of the KerrDrummond Mezzanine.

3. Edmon Low Library

The Kerr-Drummond Mezzanine lab is open 24/7.

All you need is a chair, table, course materials and a good atmosphere to study, and the library has all of that. Perfect place to research, write papers, meet with study groups and get coffee.

6. dormitory lounge

You may have seen it while walking to your room, but you never actually paid attention to the random room on your floor that has a TV and couch in it. Depending on where you live, your lounge might be the perfect place to study and focus to get some work done. It could be your new best secret.

Dormitory lounges can provide a convenient close-to-home place study spot.

7. Student Union

There are so many places in the Student Union that if you haven’t already explored every inch of the place, you’d get lost. There’s a study spot near the Starlight Terrace on the fourth floor with a large table and chairs for a group to get together. There are also comfy chairs in that area you can use if you’re more of a minimalist type. I’m sure if you wander around long enough, you’ll find somewhere to sit and have a cram session.

Edmon Low Library is open 24 hours a day during finals week.

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2. Edmon Low Study Rooms

This one is obvious, but for those of us who don’t use the library as a prime study space, it is awesome. You can reserve group study rooms here, where you have access to a smart screen and a dry erase board. It’s a relaxing environment that helps you get your work done.

4. Café Libro

It’s well known and well lit. I love spending time in the library coffee shop. It’s fun and interesting if you’re an avid people watcher. Café Libro is conveniently next to some of the study rooms the library offers.

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Snacks to load up on for finals week fr o m staf f r ep ort s Ca ndy

Dentists may not like seeing the cavities, but sleepy students often appreciate the sugar content. Consumed in moderation, candy is an easily edible treat for the studying college student. Offered in many campus dining locations and vending machines, some gummy worms or peach rings might satisfy your sweet tooth and pep you up for more studying. Who said sour candy can’t be sweet?

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Granola bars. Power bars. Energy bars. Protein bars. All of these are different names for the same great snack for finals week. Anything packaged in bar form and filled with protein will make a practical, cheap option to consume during a stressful time. These handheld, protein-filled bars will rid you of that empty stomach feeling and give you the energy to power through those heavily-worded textbooks you cannot wait to sell back to the university. Sushi

Many dining places on campus, including Café Libro and the Union Express, offer tasty, affordable sushi trays. These are an excellent option for finals week because they are healthy, bite-sized and packaged to perfection. These on-the-go sushi trays make a well-rounded meal for even the busiest students.

Collin McCarthy/o’colly FIle photo Cafe Libro, on the first floor of Edmon Low Library, serves sandwiches, salads, desserts and coffee.

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Do you enjoy breakfast for dinner? You can have breakfast in the morning, for lunch or at dinner all over campus by treating yourself to one of many offered pastries at Oklahoma State. Cafe Libro, Caribou Coffee and Bread & Beyond Deli offer a diverse selection of doughnuts and bagels that can easily be stored in your backpack for later. These make a great option for intense studying because they do not require any major preparation and still taste good the next day.

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The Cowboys will get to celebrate New Year’s in New Orleans. Thanks to Texas’ victory against Baylor, Oklahoma State will face Ole Miss in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 1. The No. 16 Cowboys (10-2) finished second in the Big 12 and earned the conference’s New

Year’s Six bid after the College Football Playoff committee named Oklahoma to the College Football Playoff earlier Sunday. “I’m very excited for the players and the staff, and it’s the last piece for a great season,” OSU coach Mike Gundy said. “We certainly wanted to win the conference, but we came up a little short in the end, but for the pieces to fall in place for and to have the opportunity for us to play in a New Year’s Day bowl, especially a bowl as historic as the Sugar Bowl. … It’s always fun for all the fans, university, players, coaches to go to a new bowl site and spend a week together.” The game will represent an opportunity for OSU to

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further both its brand and that of the Big 12. It’s the Cowboys’ first appearance in the Sugar Bowl since 1946. No. 12 Ole Miss (9-3) finished second in the SEC West, defeating No. 2 Ala-

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bama 43-37 on Sept. 19. In last year’s Peach Bowl, Ole Miss lost 42-3 to TCU. “Well, seeing how we didn’t fare real our last time against a Big 12 opponent, I have a lot of respect for

those guys and the brand of football they play,” Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze said. “I think we’re probably a bit more similar to them than we are different. “From a distance, I admired the job that Mike has done at Oklahoma State and just to see that his guys have performed throughout the years. I know it will be a great test for us, and we’ve got to prepare.” It’s the 10th straight year the Cowboys have played in a bowl game. Under Gundy, the Cowboys missed the postseason only once, his first season in 2005. “Ten bowls in a row is special for Oklahoma State University,” Gundy said. “Our fans and players and coaching staff have come to expect being in a bowl game. And it’s been a tremendous impact on our football

HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT WHAT RESTING IN JESUS! WILL LAST? RESTING IN JESUS! “What good will it be for a man if he An old hymn goes something like gains the whole world, yet forfeits his this; “Under his wings I am safely An old hymn goes something like soul? abiding, though the night deepens this; “Under his wings I am safely (Mt.16:26 NIV) and tempests are wild. Still I can abiding, though the night deepens Jesus asks this question. It would trust him; I know he will keep me. and tempests are wild. Still I can He has redeemed me and I am his be good if we stop and consider trust him; I know he will keep me. child.” this. In our society it is so important He has redeemed me and I am his The Bible tells us that “there re The Bible tells us that “there rethat we “get ahead.” We want so child.” mains a rest to the people of badly to gain recognition. We want The Bible tells us that “there re The Bible tells us that “there reGod.” (Heb.4:9) John 15 tells us of to have fame or riches. Success mains a rest to the people of ismuch fruit can be produced in and demonstrated by what we have God.” (Heb.4:9) John 15 tells us of through the one who “abides” in achieved; how much money we much fruit can be produced in and Christ. One aspect of abiding is have; how much land we own. Jesus through the one who “abides” in resting. He is seated in heaven asks this penetrating question; if you Christ. One aspect of abiding is because his work of salvation is gain it all, and never find that which resting. He is seated in heaven finished. Here is someone we can lasts, what have you really gained? I because his work of salvation is fully trust because “he now sits at finished. Here is someone we can nthe right hand of God with all the end you will be empty having fully trust because “he now sits at missed that which lasts forever. power and authority. (Matt.28:18) the right hand of God with all Should we spend all our time seeking He never changes; “Jesus Christ is power and authority. (Matt.28:18) and living for the temporary? the same yesterday and today and He never changes; “Jesus Christ is Itforever.” (He.13:8) He tells us is worthwhile to take our eyes the same yesterday and today and “never will I leave you; never will I off the things about us, and assess forever.” (He.13:8) He tells us forsake you.” (Heb.13:5) He loves our life. Are we making any plans “never will I leave you; never will I for eternity? Have we given in any forsake you.” (Heb.13:5) He loves thought to this?

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program and our university from a recruiting standpoint. And to now being in such a prestigious bowl as the Sugar Bowl, it is a really great lift for our football players.” The game will be televised on ESPN, but fans wishing to attend the game in New Orleans can purchase tickets from the OSU ticket office. OSU is 0-2 all-time against the Rebels, having last played them in the 2010 AT&T Cotton Bowl. The Cowboys lost 21-7. sports@ocolly.com

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us with a steadfast love. (Ro.8:3839) H ave we allowed the ideas of It is a rest of faith that is ours in others that seem to have status in us with a steadfast love. (Ro.8:3839) Christ. It is an active trust that we the religious world, to convince us It is a rest of faith that is ours in can chose and practice each day. that they know what is right, and we Christ. It is an active trust that we This trust is based on the character can chose and practice each day. never stop to investigate ourselves? and promise of God. This trust is based on the character T he Bible tells to “seek the Lord These never change. There is anothThese never change. There is anoth and promise of God. while he may be found.”(Is.55:6) We er old hymn that goes like this; These never change. There is anoth These never change. There is anothare told that “if we seek the Lord “My faith has found a resting place, er old hymn that goes like this; not in a manmade creed: I trust the with all our heart, we will find him.” “My faith has found a resting place, ever living one, that he for me will (Jer.29:1314) Jesus himself said, “ not in a manmade creed: I trust the plead. seek and you will find.”(Mt.7:7) It ever living one, that he for me will Enough for me that Jesus saves, this seems that we are challenged to plead. ends my fears and doubt: A sinful pursue until we have found God in Enough for me that Jesus saves, this soul I come to Him, he will not cast reality. Don’t leave it to chance, but ends my fears and doubt: A sinful me out. find out and find him. How can we soul I come to Him, he will not cast My soul is resting on the Word, the seek? If you really “mean business”, me out. living Word of God: Salvation in my there some practical steps you can My soul is resting on the Word, the Savior’s name, salvation through his take. Talk to people that seem to living Word of God: Salvation in my blood. have something real with God in Savior’s name, salvation through his Chorus: I need no other evidence, I blood. their lives. You can tell by their lives need no other plea: It is enough Chorus: I need no other evidence, I and character. Ask them questions. that Jesus died and rose again for need no other plea: It is enough Get you a Bible and start reading, me.” that Jesus died and rose again for especially in the New Testament, me.” asking God to make the truth clear to you. Don’t be afraid to talk to God and ask him for help. He gives grace (unmerited favor) to the humble! What God offers is found in his Son, Jesus. It is not earned, but freely given to those to want his help. God will not turn away the sincere heart that seeks him.

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By Debbie Ellerin

DOWN 1 Reactions to puppies and kittens 2 Falls asleep from exhaustion, in slang 3 Pit crew worker 4 Scandal-plagued energy company 5 Like EEE shoes 6 Needing no Rx 7 Carrots and turnips 8 Bridal estate 9 Obsolescent streetcorner communication device 10 Tinted 11 Give the cold shoulder to 12 Take a break from 13 Valentine symbols 18 Not odd 22 One in a human pyramid 23 Mud bath site 24 Ordinary 28 “That’s just wrong” 30 Takes shape 32 Tavern orders 34 Round Table VIP: Abbr.

Saturday’s Puzzle Solved

35 “Snowy” bird 37 Poisonous ornamental 38 Contract ambiguity to exploit 41 More than cool 42 VIP carpet color 43 Dog collar attachments 44 Malign 45 Wearing opposite-sex clothing

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47 Gator cousin 51 Cat calls 52 “Over the Rainbow” composer Harold 54 Significant __ 56 “Able was __ ...”: palindrome start 57 Dealership sticker fig. 60 Day, in Spain 61 “u r 2 funny!” PAGE 7

MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2015

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