The Fall 2019 semester is almost over and Winter Break is almost here! It can be hard to feel festive when there’s homework to turn in, projects to present and finals to take, but don’t despair; for the last 12 days of the semester, we present to you, “12 Days of De-Stress!”

Dec. 9

On the first day of De-Stress, the Union gave to me: a quiet place to study!

Need a peaceful space for studying finals? The Union offers meeting rooms as student study spaces, plus extended hours during dead week and finals. Check out all potential study spaces here, and see the digital screens around the Union for daily availability.

Dec. 10

On the second day of De-Stress, the Union gave to me: two free pancakes and a quiet place to study!

Check out Union Program Council’s “Flapjacks and Lumberjacks” from 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10 in the Union Courtyard! Enjoy pancakes while you make bags of trail mix, enjoy hot cocoa and of course, eat some delicious flapjacks. There will also be a raffle for a lumberjack-worthy prize pack!

Dec. 11

On the third day of De-Stress, the Union gave to me: three print jobs, two free pancakes and a quiet place to study!

Printing off your last assignments for the semester doesn’t have to be stressful! There are black-and-white printers next to the Cats’ Den, on the Ground Floor next to the center staircase and outside the IT Help Desk; a color printer is available next to the Library Help Desk. If you’re crunched on time or need something special, swing by the Copy Center! Their high-speed color and black-and-white digital printers can scan, copy and print documents faster than normal office photocopiers.

Dec. 12

On the fourth day of De-Stress, the Union gave to me: four ways to help, three print jobs, two free pancakes and a quiet place to study!

A great way to feel better during stressful times is to help others! There are four ways you can do that at the Union: 

• Donate to Cats’ Cupboard in the donation bin by Cats’ Den.
• Round up your purchase at Panda Express to benefit Children’s Miracle Network.
• Round up your purchase at Union Kitchen to benefit Cats’ Cupboard.
• Ask the Library Help Desk about donating your gently used textbooks to K-State Libraries to support the Textbook Affordability program! Learn more about the Textbook Affordability program here and find more information about donating here.

Dec. 13

On the fifth day of De-Stress, the Union gave to me: free laser tag, four ways to help, three print jobs, two free pancakes and a quiet place to study!

Don’t miss UPC’s last official event of the semester! Check out Laser Tag at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13 in the Union Ballroom. Teams of 12 will go head to head with multiple game modes. If you don’t have a team of 12, UPC will match you up with other players. 

Free with valid K-State ID. Athletic clothes and tennis shoes are recommended.

Dec. 14

On the sixth day of De-Stress, the Union gave to me: six bowling balls, free laser tag, four ways to help, three print jobs, two free pancakes and a quiet place to study!

From 8-11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays at Wabash Cannon Bowl, the regular lights go down and the laser lights turn on for Cosmic Bowling! Grab some friends and enjoy some bowling before finals begin.

Dec. 15

On the seventh day of De-Stress, the Union gave to me: seven textbook returns, seven yummy choices, six bowling balls, free laser tag, four ways to help, three print jobs, two free pancakes and a quiet place to study!

Nothing relieves stress more than saying goodbye to your textbooks at the end of the semester! If you rented books from the K-State Campus Store, avoid the stress of late fees and return them by 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23. Make sure you check their current hours for any Winter Break adjustments before visting!

Dec. 16

On the eighth day of De-Stress, the Union gave to me: eight yummy choices, seven textbook returns, six bowling balls, free laser tag, four ways to help, three print jobs, two free pancakes and a quiet place to study!

No need to stress about your budget when you’ve got the Wildcat Value Menu! Munch guilt-free on $6 and under dining options at these eight Union restaurants.

Dec. 17

On the ninth day of De-Stress, the Union gave to me: nine mugs and cups, eight yummy, seven textbook returns, six bowling balls, free laser tag, four ways to help, three print jobs, two free pancakes and a quiet place to study!

Worried about finding the right holiday gifts? Swing by the K-State Campus Store and grab a K-State mug or other drinkware! Or you could keep it for yourself, we won’t tell.

Dec. 18

On the tenth day of De-Stress, the Union gave to me: ten scoops of ice cream, nine mugs and cups, eight yummy choices, seven textbook returns, six bowling balls, free laser tag, four ways to help, three print jobs, two free pancakes and a quiet place to study!

It’s time to treat yourself during finals week! Not only is Call Hall ice cream delicious in any weather, it’s the perfect post-final treat. Get a scoop of classic Purple Pride or one of their rotating seasonal flavors!

Dec. 19

On the eleventh day of De-Stress, the Union gave to me: eleven fireplace naps, ten scoops of ice cream, nine mugs and cups, eight yummy choices, seven textbook returns, six bowling balls, free laser tag, four ways to help, three print jobs, two free pancakes and a quiet place to study!

There’s nothing cozier than sitting near a fireplace in the winter! Relax and unwind in front of the nice, toasty fire in the Fireside Lounge to keep Finals Week stress away.

Dec. 20

On the twelfth day of De-Stress, the Union gave to me: twelve victory laps, eleven fireplace naps, ten scoops of ice cream, nine mugs and cups, eight yummy choices, seven textbook returns, six bowling balls, free laser tag, four ways to help, three print jobs, two free pancakes and a quiet place to study!

Dec. 20 is the last day of the semester! Purge all that exam stress and boost your mood with some exercise! Check out all the winter decorations while you take a walk around the Union. Weather-permitting, you can head across the street and take a literal victory lap around Memorial Stadium’s track.

 

Finals will be over before you know it, Wildcats! Take care of yourselves, study hard and don’t forget to de-stress every once in a while.