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The “study playlist” effect

Madi Turner, Features Reporter February 25, 2026

In Kresge Library during midterms week, silence is rarely absolute. The quiet tapping of keyboards mixes with playlists streaming through headphones. Students cluster at long wooden tables, coffee cups...

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Study habits from across Oakland University

Noah Francis, Features Editor April 17, 2024

Studying can be a difficult time for students, especially during their preparation for final exams. With the stress levels high and the morale low, mindless studying can feel unfulfilling or as if it does...

Getting the most out of studying

By Shelby Tankersley April 13, 2015

It’s not new information that studying for final exams can take up a lot of one’s time. Yet many college students struggle to stay focused during the task at hand.Some students end up turning to drugs...

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