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A strange phenomenon has hit the world of higher education. The book industry has seen an increase in the production of coloring books. In the 90s, professors found that students retained information on hundreds of bones and muscles better if they colored them.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve used coloring to distress, but I\u2019ve usually painted and never used books.\u201d Evolution biology major Cristela Ramirez said.<\/p>\n
The process of coloring involves two senses; touch and sight, as well as use of the frontal lobe, language and speech cognition \u2013retaining what you read and how you place the colors on the page. It is organized fun.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would imagine they (coloring books) would be really good as de-stressing and relaxing tools,\u201d 20-year-old history major, Francis Anderson said.<\/p>\n
At SJCC\u2019s campus bookstore, coloring book choices have increased. At the beginning of the Fall semester, they carried three: \u201cFairies in Wonderland,\u201d \u201cEnchanted Forest\u201d and \u201cThe Secret Garden.\u201d Now they offer: \u201cGame of Thrones,\u201d \u201cDoctor Who,\u201d \u201cHot Dudes,\u201d \u201c404 Not Found,\u201d along with Harry Potter\u2019s \u201cFantastic Beasts.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI have used 3 or 4 coloring books,\u201d Early childhood education major, Angelica Chavez, said, \u201cwhen I\u2019m bored or stressed out.\u201d<\/p>\n
So, whether you are looking for a way to ease the stress of exams or just trying to have fun, consider coloring.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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