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The Student News Site of Trinity University

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Counseling Services and the Oasis Room are accessible and free to all students

What’s the sitch with counseling services?

Office acknowledges rumors and looks toward the future
Monica Martinez, News Reporter October 6, 2023

In the west wing of the Coates Student Center, five full-time and three part-time counselors work, each coming from a different background and bringing those identities into their work. An increasing number...

TigerCare telehealth services offer students new way to access healthcare from campus

TigerCare telehealth services offer students new way to access healthcare from campus

SGA and counseling services promote this new free resource for Trinity students
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter October 6, 2022

The health of college students is of utmost priority for every university. However, a Boston University study from earlier this year found that overall health and mental health specifically in college...

How to manage stress during finals season

How to manage stress during finals season

From taking care of yourself to decompressing with music, there are many tools students can use to keep their mental health up during finals.
Emma Power, Pulse Reporter April 28, 2022

Finals season is one of the most daunting aspects of being a college student. Between the late-night study sessions and the early morning cramming, finals can take a toll on the health and well-being of...

Director of Counseling Services Richard Reams shares his love for musical theatre with a special interest in Stephen Sondheim musicals. Beyond his office, Reams has a library of over 200 musical theatre history books and over 1,000 CDs of original cast recordings.

Richard Reams: reflections on musical theatre and community

Logan Crews, Managing Editor December 2, 2021

In 1994, Trinity’s director of Counseling Services asked then-Vice President for Student Affairs Coleen Grissom a question: would it be alright to hire an out psychologist? The answer was yes, and Richard...

Title IX changes diminish trust

Title IX changes diminish trust

Editorial Board September 5, 2019

This issue, we published reporting on the revisions to state-wide Title IX requirements that went into effect at the start of the month. Of these updates, the most important may be the new consequences...

Photo credit: Genevieve Humphreys

Counseling Services continues to see more clients

Kaylie King March 21, 2019
Part-time counselor fills in for counselor on maternity leave; oasis room made available to students
Photo credit: Genevieve Humphreys

Don’t stress about it: Taking care of your mental health

Lori Kinkler January 29, 2019

There are many reasons why students visit Counseling Services; anxiety is often one of them. Students frequently come to me after having received a whole host of mixed messages. Most are aware of the rising...

Dealing with mental health in college

Dealing with mental health in college

Noelle Barrera September 20, 2018
Trinity staff and students offer advice on how to take care of your mental health
Photo credit: Alexandra Parris

Counseling services introduces new support groups

Gabriella Garriga September 5, 2018
Interested students can now join groups focused on first-generation students, students with Asperger's
Photo credit: Alexandra Parris

New first-year hall promotes health and wellbeing

Jolie Francis August 22, 2018
Wellness services introduces living learning community to encourage healthy living practices
Photo credit: Genevieve Humphreys

From CUC to CSC: Coates construction completed, building renamed

Gabriella Garriga August 15, 2018
After a summer of renovations, 3.2 million dollar budget transforms Coates University Center
Illustration by Andrea Nebhut, staff illustrator

A personal journey balancing school and health

Dulce Davis April 22, 2018

I am in the Class of 2019, but I first came to Trinity in 2011. I was out of school for several years due to mental and physical health issues. I wish that I could say I left as soon as I noticed something...