A children's cat-hunting competition in New Zealand has been cancelled following backlash against the event.

That update about the children’s cat hunting competition being canceled made me reflect on a particularly overwhelming semester of my own when deadlines felt like a never-ending chase and personal commitments were weighing heavily on my shoulders. In that fog of fatigue, I remember thinking how helpful it would’ve been to have access to an exam help service not as an escape, but as a momentary way to preserve my focus and energy when everything else was crashing in at once. It’s a reminder that sometimes the most stressful periods push us toward seeking balance, not shortcuts.