Where has this semester gone? Skyline is nine weeks into the spring semester and many of us are getting closer to that breaking point. March can be seen as the month that can potentially derail it all! In case everyone has forgotten, this month has plenty of kryptonite for everyone so allow me to be the voice of reason before it all goes down.

Let’s take a deep breath and refocus on the light at the end of the tunnel. Our GPAs have become more important than ever now that a new grading policy looms in the horizon. The plus/minus demons are coming so let’s do our best to build that cushion. Our peers are dropping like flies with each big assignment further weeding out the undisciplined and weak-willed. Remember that midterms are upon us.

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and can spell disaster for anyone who isn’t prepared for the “festivities.” It takes a lot of green to have fun on the Irish celebration day, so plan accordingly and leave the credit cards at home. Pace yourselves and take the necessary precautions to avoid that dreaded Irish flu. None of the professors here at Skyline is going to fall for that excuse!

College sports fans are gearing up for March Madness and there are sure to be a few Bay Area teams that get an invite. The monthlong tournament can also be a huge distraction from the other tasks at hand so time-management and prioritization is very important. Avoid costly bets and remember that there’s always next year.

With a little bit of planning, you can overcome the month of March and head into Spring Break smelling like roses. So fill out your brackets, stock up on whiskey and beer, and let those late night study sessions begin.