The ominous light beams down on the first floor of the Alkek Library as two students are hard at work. Gabrielle McDaniels, Junior, and Daphne Hanzak, Sophomore, zone into their preparations for their test, determined to be successful. A student patiently waits for their papers at the printer, accepting the work that lies ahead of them With an energy drink in hand and a look of determination on her face, Annamarie Pallares, Junior, dives deeper into her studies Spread out all over Alkek Library are motivational sayings to help encourage students, with one saying ‘You can do it!’ and ‘This too shall pass’ in the right corner. Through these tough times of finals, any positive words can uplift a student. Ariana Evans, Junior, among the hustle and bustle of the 4th floor, writes out her thoughts on the whiteboard as she prepares for her test At the entrance of Alkek Library stands a whiteboard posed with a question, but it is filled with students’ ideas and thoughts Nehemiah Semien, Junior, takes a minute to regain himself after being attentive to his studies. ‘Writing it down is key,’ says Annamarie Pallares, Junior, who has created a routine for herself when it comes to studying. Among the interactive globe on the first floor of the Alkek Library, two students work together to further their studies
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