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A TCU student reaches for a Celsius from a vending machine- a refreshing boost amidst a hectic day of lectures and exams. (Kelsey Finley/Staff Writer)
The caffeine buzz is a college student's drug
By Kelsey Finley, Staff Writer
Published Apr 18, 2024
College students seem to have a reliance on caffeine to get them through lectures and late night study sessions, but there are healthier alternatives to power through the day.

Horoscope: April 24, 2020

A baby born today has a Sun and Moon in Taurus.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, April 24, 2020:
Nurturing and protective you makes sure all your loved ones are healthy. You spend this year being creative or enjoying solitary hobbies such as music or art. You ensure finances are stable. If single, you especially enjoy exchanging messages with a new prospect who has suddenly caught your eye. If attached, resist the temptation to give direction all the time. You married an independent person who gives you a lot of happiness. CAPRICORN speaks their mind.


The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult


ARIES (March 21-April 19)

It’s a wonderful day to boost earning power through experimenting with creative ideas. Devotion to your finances promises deep satisfaction in the long run. A partner decides to upset the status quo. Insist upon balance and respect. Tonight: Pay bills first.


TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

A cycle of frantic activity and competition reaches its end. Take some time to revel in the peace and quiet of nature. Let go of that which you have fought a partner over. It is finished. A child needs extra time. Tonight: Just as you like.


GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Replenish your vitality by taking time to rest and regroup. Become focused on a small project. You can complete it with aplomb by day’s end. Write a dream journal. You will be surprised at how much wisdom you glean from it. Tonight: Early beddy byes.


CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Disputes with a partner can be resolved through the mediation of mutual friends. Groups are lucky for you today, including an organization that plans to ask you to become a member. Write down your highest wishes and goals. Tonight: Catch up with friends online.


LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Suggestions that you resist at first can prove to be valuable in the end. A close companion has multiple projects in process. Discussion will dispel confusion. You will have an opportunity to influence the course of action. Tonight: Network with higher-ups.


VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Purchase books and consider joining an online class in your interested study. Friends can seem quite opiniated. Help a comrade direct anger in a constructive way. Choose new associates with discretion today. Tonight: Watch a documentary on a foreign country.


LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

It can be a little difficult to concentrate today. Follow a schedule combined with positive affirmations. Ask others to rephrase if the meaning of their words is not clear. This is especially true if you are asking about instructions. Tonight: An early bedtime.


SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Even when you are with another, you can feel alone. It is part and parcel of being born a Scorpio. But today an existing relationship moves to a new level, and this makes you very happy. In this new time, happiness is needed. Tonight: Date night.


SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Seek creative ways to enjoy leisure hours at home without jeopardizing your freedom. Do not argue about finances with a child or other loved ones. Resolve to enjoy all that you already have in your home and in your domestic routine. Tonight: Slow down.


CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

An email or phone call could mark the beginning of an intriguing new romance. Today brings an important development. For once in many years, throw caution to the wind and declare yourself to be open to love. Tonight: No obsessing.


AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Psychic bonds between parents and children strengthen. Wry, subtle humor will appeal. Work on home-related projects together, with lavish praise given to every individual. You will finish something by tonight of which you will all be very proud. Tonight: Celebrate.


PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Use humor and good listening skills today. A loved one may be, quite frankly, freaking out from the pandemic scenario and you are needed to be the calm one. Your cleverness and eloquence enable you to succeed. Tonight: Catch up with a brother or sister.


Born today: Writer Anthony Trollope (1815), actress Shirley MacLaine (1934), singer Barbra Streisand (1942)


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