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IT’S THE CHIEF - EDITORIAL

Hello people. It’s me.

It’s that time of week where | can open up the magazine with
a decent-but-played-out monologue.

| am glad to say that over the next few issues, there will be
an intern from the Web and Graphic design program working
alongside Paige and | to bring you guys quality content. The
aw will be joining us will be Kiana Fergusson and Chintan
ohil.

Also, | am pleased to announce that the next issue (February
11th) will be Valentine’s Day themed. Make sure to send in all
your romancey stuff so you can get published. If you have any
cheesy poems make sure to send them in. Also, we are looking
for photography for the issue.

For the February 25th issue we will be looking for nostalgic
content, specifically from the 90’s. So all you 90’s kids better
crack open your time capsules and let loose on us.

In other news, elections are coming up for multiple
representative positions going into intersession. The
nomination period will begin January 30th, so make sure to
keep your eyes peeled and step up for a position if you want
— The date Be the change you want to see in the world
people!

Our official press release for the elections can be found on
page 15.

HERE COMES THE NEWS - EDITORIAL

Hello! | hope the New Year is treating you all kindly.

It is around that time of the semester where my phone alarm
sound now sets off my fight-or-flight response whenever | hear
it. (Side note, if you don't use the “samba” ringtone, what are
you doing with your life?)

If | could provide advice to my past self, it would be to study
a bit each night. That may sound obvious, but when you
suddenly find a midterm looming at the end of the week, and
an unopened textbook at your desk, then you'll kick yourself.
So open that book before it is completely urgent. Read for
short increments at a time. Do not just stop at reading over
a textbook, though. Rummer, Schweppe, Gerst, & Wagner
(2017) found that practice testing combined with note-taking is
an effective means of retaining information.

I’m not sponsored or anything, but I’m going to plug Quizlet.
com really quick. This site saved my GPA. Check it out. Make a
quiz, test yourself, and watch your long-term retention improve.
| care about The Confluence readers, damn it.

Rummer, R., Schweppe, J., Gerst, K., & Wagner, S. (2017).
Is testing a more effective learning strategy than note-taking?
Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 23(3), 293-300.
https://doi.org/10.1037/xap0000134

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