Editorial - Take advantage of dead week

Dead week is well underway, and so is everything that makes the week anything but "dead" – classes, assignments, studying and, of course, final projects.

Like many of its peer institutions across the nation, West Virginia University does not suspend classes during dead week.

While many WVU students have a love/hate relationship with the week, there are a few things to remember to ensure dead week 2012 runs as smoothly as possible.

1. Extended Library Hours

If you walk into the library right now, you’ll find it open. If you walk into the library eight hours from now, you’ll still find it open. That’s because the Downtown Campus Library and the Evansdale Library are open around the clock from 9 a.m. the Monday of Dead Week until Friday at 10 p.m. So study hard, and remember to bring your pillow.

2. Eliza’s Coffee Shop

Eliza’s Coffee Shop, located on the fourth floor of the Downtown Campus Library, is open from 8 a.m-midnight every day.

During dead week and finals week, the shop offers an extra service for late-night library goers. Starting at 12:15 a.m. , Eliza’s offers a free drink and snack station with coffee, water, soda and snacks.

3. Mountainlair

The Mountainlair will not be open for extended hours during dead week. For a nice place to study during the day, though, visit the Vandalia Lounge, located next to the main entrance on the first floor, or the Scholars Lounge across from the Administrative Offices.

4. The Carruth Center

Provided by WELLWVU: The Students’ Center for Health, the Carruth Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services offers free counseling for students on how to deal with stress, time management and other concerns. WELLWVU also offers programs like chillWELL, an initiative created to teach students healthy relaxation techniques.

For more information on WELLWVU initiatives, visit www.well.wvu.edu.

5. Quiet Hours

During dead week, every dormitory institutes 24-hour quiet hours in the residence halls. Students who are considered too disruptive or loud may be fined double during dead week.

So relax, study hard and make the week as productive – and tolerable – as possible.