Year: 2013

The ability that human be­ings have to conjure up different thoughts, feelings, and images while they sleep is perhaps one of the most perplexing concepts of all time. Dreams are incred­ibly fascinating, mostly because so much about them has yet to be uncovered. Scientists, physicians, and psychologists have all com­pleted studies on the subject in at­tempts to further their knowledge on the act of dreaming; unfortu­nately, most experiments have only provided a limited amount of information.

If you’re stressed out all the time, feeling like your life con­sists of work, school, and sleep or you’re lost and confused about what’s right for your future, then you’re not alone. Research from the American Psychosocial Asso­ciation has shown that 41 percent of 20 to 29-year-olds say they feel sig­nificantly pressured or almost more stress than they can bear.

When does man’s best friend become man’s only friend? Are pets so easy to get along with that we value our friendship with our cuddly buddy before that of a teammate or comrade? Owning an animal can be one of the most rewarding parts of life. Feeding, grooming, loving and understanding the needs of someone other than yourself can open your heart and mind to something greater than last Fri­day night.

This semester the music depart­ment welcomes Professor Iris Perry, an adjunct professor of Music Appre­ciation (MU 101). While new to the University, she is not new to the area.