The dawning of Spring brings warmer weather, greenery, and floral blooms. The Spring also brings the opportunity to form new habits. Many people have the Spring ritual of decluttering, also known as spring cleaning. Whether or not it is already on your list of things to do this year, here are some benefits of decluttering your space and life. 1. Decluttering helps you feel more comfortable in your space Clutter usually means that you are confined to certain available areas in your space. In a study, Ferrari et al. (2017; 2018) revealed that excessive clutter reduced comfort and everyday experiences because of limited access to space and objects. 2. Decluttering helps with focus In addition to being able to access objects and spaces in your area, a clutter-free space also allows you to focus more. Physical environments can strongly influence our cognition and emotions. Fewer objects around you also mean fewer distractions. Visual clutter can reduce...

  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...

Where to Donate in the Detroit Area Photo credits: saveculture.org As summer is coming to an end, all of the college students start moving out, and there is always a surplus of things that are getting thrown away. When you are going to clean out your apartment and throw all of those goods away, whether it be clothing, food, furniture, etc., take some time to think of where you could drop it off instead. The things you no longer have a need for could greatly help other students or even families in the area that are struggling. Some ideas of places to drop things off at are: St. Vincent de Paul Society St. Vincent de Paul Society is a religious building, but is very well known for helping people who are struggling. They accept donations to help those in need. They are located at   3000 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48207.  Salvation Army The Salvation Army is a nonprofit organization run to help those in need. When donating here, it is important to understand...