With finals around the corner, The Paly Voice asked students walking around campus during 6th period on Tuesday, Jan. 3, what tactics they use to reduce stress. Here is what they said:

"I stopped using AIM [AOL Instant Messenger]." – Anjay Patel (senior)

"I eat a lot of popcorn and soup." – Miki Kenrick (freshman)

"I just don’t think about what makes me stressed." – Guy Hotson (junior)

"Playing basketball and hanging with my friends." – Lola Wusu (senior)

"I don’t try to study all in one day, I spread it out." – Bubba Paguirigan (sophomore)

"Sleeping because it keeps me from being sleepy." – Dan Schwartz (freshman)

"I like to cram last minute, have study parties, and avoid my parents." Weiqi Hu (junior)