At the precipice of midterms week, the library is busier than ever, caffeine consumption is at an all-time high and sleep schedules are completely demolished. As students across campus emotionally and physically prepare for the week ahead, they reflect on what got them to this point and why they can brave yet another grueling week of exams — a sparkling trail of success from those prior. 

In these moments of cramming, panicking and devastation, you may wonder how things can go so poorly yet so successfully at the same time. This feeling can be referred to as none other than “ballin’ but at what cost.” We ball, we score and we win, but at what cost? With sleepless nights and nothing but sugar and caffeine running through our veins, is it truly worth it? 

The Entertainment Team is here to tell you that it is. This will all pay off in the future, whether you choose to believe it or not, so chug that Alani, open that textbook, shut off your phone and embrace the lock-in. From IMPACT to you, we wish you all the best during midterms and send a glittering trail of academic success your way.