Thursday, September 4, 1997
The University Daily Kansan
Section A • Page 5
Students can stop stress
Organization, rest help ease pressure
By Sarah Chadwick schadwk@kanansan.com
Kansas staff writer
Classes, tests, relationships ...just the thought of these is enough to cause people stress. But some college stress can be alleviated.
"Time management helps reduce stress," said Katy Ferrarini, an Omaha, Neb., senior who interns at Watkins Memorial Health Center. "You've got to learn that you can't do it all and sometimes something has got to give. You've got to find the balance."
Ferrariri recommended that people listed of what needed to be accomplished before prioritizing those tasks.
Ferrariini also said people should learn about their surroundings.
"It it helps to know what resources are available and see what's best for you to deal with your stress," Ferrarini said.
One such resource is Counseling and Psychological Services, located
at Watkins.
"If you're having stress symptoms, check it out," said Julie Francis, Watkins health educator. "CAPS can talk you through some situations and help you learn how to deal with it. It's very important for students to deal with stress."
Besides talking with a CAPS staff member, students can attend a session of the stress/anxiety management group. CAPS offers five rotating sessions that include presentations and group discussions on topics such as stress-management strategies, self management, study skills and relaxation training.
"The group was developed because lots of folks experience stress," said Jim Krieder, a clinical social worker for CAPS. "Stress takes its toll physically, academically, and it takes its toll on the enjoyment of life. So this is an accessible way for students to get some help."
In his sessions, Krieder suggests naming the source of stress and dealing with it.
"First you need to identify what's in your life that's stressful," he said. "Then try to find a solution by listing your options, whether it be talking to friends, family or a counselor.
Where to turn in times of stress
Your doctor, friends or family members
Health Promotion and Education department at the Watkins Memorial Health Center, 864.9570
Counseling and Psychological Services at Watkins, 864-2277
CAPS also offers a stress/anxie management group from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday, starting Sept. 16 at the CAPS office.
Each session costs $9.
Sometimes, things take a while to get resolved."
Krieder recommended breathing techniques to calm nerves, keeping a planner and scheduling time to study and relax.
Ferrarini said a little stress helped get things done.
"I wouldn't be able to function without a little stress," Ferrarini said. "It really motivates you to do your best."
No noon tunes for Plaything
By Corrie Moore
Kansas staff writer
If the only reason you were planning to show up on campus tomorrow was to catch the "Tunes at Noon" show,you might want to sleep in.
Plaything, a Lawrence band, was scheduled to play a free concert outside the Kansas Union at noon tomorrow but canceled because of sound-system problems, said John Orcutt, live music coordinator for Student Union Activities.
Orcutt, Hutchinson senior, said he was trying to schedule Danger Bob to replace Plaything.
SUA sponsors "Tunes at Noon" so KU students can hear free live music on campus every Friday when the weather is warm. For seven years, the program has featured local and national bands.
Carl, singer for Danger Bob, said the band would like to perform on Friday but did not know if all the members could play. Members of the band do not give their last names for interviews. Carl said.
Mike Lanaghan, Glen Ellyn, Ill.. senior, said he had attended most of the "Tunes at Noon" shows the past few years.
"It's neat to see fellow students performing before they get their break in Lawrence," he said.
SUA does recruit some bands that are not from Lawrence. Jify Trip is a Tulsa band that has played "Tunes at Noon" before and is scheduled to play again this month.
Lanagah said he saw Geggy Tah,
a nationally known band, play last
year.
"It's neat when you get to catch a national band that wants to play for the fun of playing to their fans," he said.
Orcutt said auditions were not necessary, and as long as a band was serious about its music, it could play.
"We don't really turn too many bands away." he said.
Bands that want to play "Tunes at Noon" usually send in a tape or compact disc, and sometimes local bands will drop by the SUA office in the Union, Orcutt said.
The bands do not get paid for the performance but do get a free meal from the Union cafeteria.
"It's SUA's opportunity to help out local bands that are up-and-coming," he said.
Jify Trip will play Sept. 19 and Saturn 183 will play Sept.26.
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