Games to play online with friends and family while social distancing While sheltering in place to curtail the spread of the Corona
Binge-Worthy
Looking for some binge-worthy movies to watch while stuck at home? There is no better time than now to sit back, relax, and enjoy some of you childhood favorites. Go to our latest story (link in bio) and read up on some of our favorite Disney+ movies!
Editor’s Note
The Syrinx will be making adjustments in publication In response to the recent changes on our campus due to COVID-19, The Syrinx will be making adjustments in publication. The Syrinx will be temporarily suspending the use of print publication and moving to an entirely online platform. We will be producing new and exciting content that
FPU’s theater production of “Falling” inspires to love unconditionally
The theater program is about to debut their first fall production: “Falling”, an emotional story about autism and unconditional love. It will be sure to tug on the heartstrings of audience members as it depicts the complicated relationship between a mother and her autistic child.
Words for the Weary: Emotion
Engaging your emotions makes college a better experience In order for us to thrive in the college experience, we have to nurture a key facet of our human experience: emotion. What we feel is an important part of who we are. We are students, but this does not mean that we forfeit or misplace our
Campus nurse, on-site counseling among health services offered at FPU
The new nurse, Cheryl Nichols, and various on-site counselors are part of the physical and mental health services provided to students. Dale Scully, Vice President of Student Life, emphasized the availability of these services and stressed that students who want or need to see these staff members should feel free to do so.
Have Game – Won’t Travel
Games to play online with friends and family while social distancing While sheltering in place to curtail the spread of the Corona virus, many of us are unable to stay in contact with friends and family as much as we’d like. Thankfully there are conversations to be had by phone call, texting and over webcam.
Easy Recipes and Tips for a Tastier Shut-In
Kitchen One-Pot Recipes One of our many challenges during this shelter-in-place is our meal situation. We have all been probably stocking up on the staples for our pantry. We don’t want to sacrifice how we eat, but we know we need to make smart decisions while we shop.There are a few tips we can use
Binge-worthy
With the news of California extending its shelter-in-place order, the pressure of finding things to do is now becoming a concern for many. Thankfully, in today’s society there are a ton of streaming services easily available to us, at a price of course, that allow us a chance to fill our (quaran)time. After writing about
Student Parents raising students at home
10 tips to make your life easier This is a climate of uncertainty in our world. It is disruptive and scary. The shelter in place and social distancing has made managing online classes especially difficult for the students here at Fresno Pacific. This situation creates added stress for students with children. It has challenged our
Quarantine prayers and meditation
Tips for finding God in social isolation “And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake there was a fire, but
First hand travel experience amid COVID-19
The fear and joys of traveling abroad during spring break Spring break has been known as a time where college students travel to have a fun vacation from school. This spring break we decided to go to Paris, France for a week and embrace the tourist life in Paris! However, this trip we were so
FPU celebrates the publication of its 75th anniversary book
Turning the pages through 75 years of history at FPU Fresno Pacific University celebrates 75 years of history and memories this school year. On February 24, 2020, a book filled with photos and commentary titled Fresno Pacific University: The First 75 Years was released. The authors of this book were Archivist Hannah Keeney and Library
Keep your head up
How to stay positive in trying times Remaining positive in the midst of a storm is a choice that is not easy or simple to make, but it is important. Currently, people are trying to balance the unpredictable forces that have brought so much change to their lives and navigate through an overwhelming feeling of
15 tips for students adjusting to online schooling
Being productive in uncertainty Take time to adjust. Allow yourself time to make the change. Making the change from one learning style to another is really challenging and it may take a few weeks to make the full transition. During this change, allow yourself to transition slowly and properly, rather than trying to force yourself
To binge or not to binge?
To binge or not to binge? While some streaming apps release shows in their entirety, others release episodes weekly. Read about the advantages of releasing streamed shows weekly.