It’s nearly the end of the semester and finals are right around the corner. Final projects, papers, and exams are due in just a few weeks and it can be very overwhelming. For many students, this is their last round of finals -- the last hurdle between themselves and their degree. Others have just begun their journey in higher education, and finals are what will make or break their GPA for the next three years. No matter where you are working towards your degree, finals week is stressful. Even if you’ve been putting in the work all semester, finals can get the better of you. This is the most stress inducing time for college students around the world but there are a few easy ways to manage that stress: Exercise! I know it’s a lot easier to stay home and become a couch potato, but even minimal exercise can be good for your mental health. Escape from the fluorescent lighting of your dorm room and take a walk. You’ll release endorphins and also get a nice break from studying. Keep up with

  Everyone deserves the chance to pursue a degree, regardless of economic background. However, too many people are forced to leave school or are never able to begin school due to their financial status. Many of these people grew up below the poverty line with parents who were also never able to receive their degree. Without any assistance, they and their children will also live in poverty. And thus, a vicious cycle continues. In the wake of this systemic issue, organizations have sprung up with the intention of providing assistance to underprivileged students. Amongst them is Wayne State University’s HIGH (Helping  Individuals Go Higher) Program. The HIGH Program was founded by WSU’s very own first lady, Jacqueline Wilson, in 2013. This program was founded with the goal of helping financially stressed individuals receive a degree and break the cycle of poverty. First Lady Mrs. Wilson didn’t want students to have to choose between funding their education and necessities, so the HIGH