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Just because you’re hurting does not mean you can hurt others

Shelby Sperling October 21, 2020

illustration by Kate NuelleSo you’ve had a bad day, or maybe even a bad month. Heck, maybe you’re having a bad year. If that’s the case, you’re not alone. Whether you struggle with...

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Life lessons learned from inside a psych ward

Savannah Wahlgren September 9, 2020
During my junior year of high school, I spent eight days in a psychiatric hospital. Apart from a new set of coping skills and thought exercises, I managed to learn a few things along the way.
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The toll of a pandemic on mental health, self–image

Dana Nichols September 9, 2020
Managing struggles with self–image during widespread isolation.

Are the “real world” and health compatible?

Editorial Board September 9, 2020

Health and wellness are of utmost importance right now. We as a community have talked so much about physical health that mental health often takes a backseat to our discussions about well-being. Here at...

Bored at home? Embrace it.

Bored at home? Embrace it.

Logan Crews April 30, 2020
Be OK with having nothing to do
This sucks. Now what? Or, how 20 years of therapy informs my pandemic response

This sucks. Now what? Or, how 20 years of therapy informs my pandemic response

Sarah Erickson April 23, 2020

Illustration by Ren Rader As many of you already know, I have lived with severe depression for the majority of my life. And, like many of you, my depression is definitely triggered by our current uncertain...

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Recognizing privilege during COVID-19

Natalia Salas March 30, 2020
In light of campus closure, we must remember the marginalized populations that are most at-risk
College can be a safe haven for LGBTQ+ students

College can be a safe haven for LGBTQ+ students

Logan Crews March 26, 2020
Leaving unaccepting home environments to go to university is a life-altering relief.
Everything you need to know to hate Daylight Saving Time as much as I do

Everything you need to know to hate Daylight Saving Time as much as I do

Victoria Stringer March 18, 2020
Daylight Saving Time does more harm than good in terms of both physical and mental health.
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Why I provide content warnings in my courses

Benjamin Stevens February 27, 2020
Assistant professor of classical studies Benjamin Stevens provides reasoning as to why he provides his students with content warnings for coursework.
Lessons learned over break: The impact of growing pains

Lessons learned over break: The impact of growing pains

Nina Loya January 23, 2020
"I have to be wise in choosing what I allow to hurt or stress me and release everything else I deem not worthy."
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So you quit the sport you love. Now what?

Victoria Stringer January 23, 2020
The emotional effects of having to quit your sport are just as bad as the physical recovery