free activities

Student health comprises more than just physical aspects. The number of students enrolled in counseling centers throughout the nation has increased by 30%, but enrollment in general admissions for colleges has only gone up by 6% according to a 2015 report by the Center for Collegiate Mental Health.

Local musician John Allred sings the well-known Leonard Cohen song 'Hallelujah' at the MOA Art After Dark event on Jan. 25. (Rachel Keeler)

It is Monday night. Bold patterned, animal-like wooden masks stare down students south of campus. At the northern end of campus, students inspect Islamic calligraphy on ancient scrolls and massive stone sculptures. Somewhere west of campus, a snake twists around the arm of a wide-eyed student, who listens to the animal expert listing off the snake's favorite foods.

When a new school term begins, campus becomes a frenzy of students adjusting to university life. Freshmen have to juggle a new school and new classes while maintaining a social life. Fortunately, BYU provides numerous free activities for students.

Astrofest is on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eyring Science Center, a free event open to students and community members.