What's Happening at The Verge in Las Cruces

It's May!

May 13, 2019

Finals are quickly approaching and we want all of our residents to do an amazing job! Here are some study tips to help you get through the week.

1. Attend Class – this may seem as a no brainer but this is extremely important!
2. Pay Attention – again no brainer, but if you’re attending class and not paying attention what’s the point?
3. Take Notes – just paying attention isn’t always enough. Write down important things that may pop up on your test.
4. Get  Plenty of Sleep – A focused, alert mind needs a good night of sleep
5. Organize your Study Notes Clearly – Color code by class and highlight in pink, it helps you remember J
6. Plan your revision so it’s clear what you should be learning when – Keeping track of all of your finals in a planner will keep you on track for when/what you should be studying
7. Create a checklist of everything you need to be studying – just in case you forgot!
8. Find a quiet place to study with few distractions – this means no Netflix too
9. Form a study group and work together – team work makes the dream work!
10. Take practice exams – practice makes perfect!
11. Take regular breaks – getting up and moving around every so often will help you to concentrate more!

We wish all of you good luck and a great summer break!

Happy Earth Day

Apr 03, 2019

First held in 1970, Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22^nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection.  Now coordinated by the Earth Day Network, events are held annually in more than 193 countries!  Below you will find some ideas to inspire your own Earth Day celebrations.

How YOU Can Make an Impact

• Plant Wildflowers – Bring nature into your life with plants that attract bees
• Turn Off Lights – Save energy and extend the life of your bulbs
• Recycle at Home – Set up a conveniently located container for recyclables in your apartment
• Run Full Cycles – Fill up your washer and dishwasher completely before running
• Reusable Grocery Bags – Decrease usage of disposal plastic bags that can cause pollution
• Plant a Tree – Plant a tree locally or help plant trees around the world.  Find out how by clicking here! 

Hello March!

Mar 04, 2019

March represents many different things for people. Two of the biggest things celebrated during March are the start of Spring and St. Patrick’s Day- what’s not to love about either one of those?! Below you will find some fun facts and information on both that will help you prepare for the celebrations.

Spring Time Greatness

• Spring, also known as the Vernal Equinox, officially begins on March 20^th
• Our clocks will spring ahead for Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, March 12^th
• The term Spring or “springtime” refer to the idea of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth.
• The season Spring brings with it the ability to start enjoying more outside activities that you may not be able to do in the Winter season. These can include: Camping, Fishing, Flying a Kite, Playing Mini Golf & Starting your garden! More activities can be found here!

All Things Green

• St. Patrick’s Day, commonly referred to as St. Paddy’s Day, is on March 17^th
• Corned Beef & Cabbage is a traditional St. Patrick’s Day dish that originated in New York and not Ireland. Find some great Irish recipes here!
• The popularity of Shamrocks and Four Leaf Clovers stems from St. Patrick using these plants to explain the holy trinity to the Irish.
• St. Patrick’s Day cannot be complete unless you are wearing green and everything around you is green! When celebrating, some show their Irish pride more than others. Take a look here!