Friluftsliv can help combat pandemic fatigue.
“What can an IKEA nightstand do to ease anxiety,” you ask? Hard to say, but friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-liv) is a centuries-old Nordic concept of getting outside to promote mental well-being — that works. The way you’re feeling — stressed, apathetic, even optimistic — is real, and very normal. Learn more about coping mechanisms and the benefits of “good” anxiety in this NYT article as we gear up for the long road ahead.

Ain’t no potty like a West Campus potty.
Putting the ‘TP’ in NTPLLN since 2020! We all have our favorite spots to sit and think, but if you happen to use the facilities away from your residence, you may not hear about positive COVID-19 wastewater samples in specific areas of campus. Our solution: stay regular. With your asymptomatic testing, that is.

Curfew enthusiasm.
We’re sorry to dump this on you, but the afore-mentioned toilet tours must terminate at 10 p.m., according to last night’s announcement of a limited stay at home order and county-wide curfew.

Snitch, please.
If you see something, say something. We ask that you let us know when your fellow Tritons “accidentally” “forget” that large gatherings are a no-go, and put the entire community at risk. The Office of Student Conduct takes these violations seriously, and so should you.

Parents just don't understand.
There’s no need to argue, according to our second-favorite Aladdin genie, about difficult conversations with the folks. Learn how to have a candid talk with loved ones about your COVID-aware holiday plans at Monday’s (11/23) Virtual Roundtable, sponsored by Student Retention & Success.

"Don't give up...don't ever give up."
While you have your parents on the line, ask them who Jimmy V. was. He gave an iconic speech in 1993 about the power of perseverance and determination in overcoming obstacles — which seems pretty relevant as we enter into a very difficult period. You’ve all been truly exceptional in the face of adversity. Keep making us proud.

When I think about you, I test myself.
You now have the opportunity to poke your OWN brain with a Q-Tip, thanks to a fire drill-paced collaboration resulting in the availability of self-administered COVID-19 tests for students. Pick yours up in the Price Center, Seventh College, or Nuevo East. As a reminder, we’ll start weekly testing next quarter.