There are some negative preconceived notions about meditation. Some think it is sitting down in a lotus position, while others are just confused on what they are supposed to think about when meditating. Meditation is simply focusing on breathing. It is a technique to alleviate stress and makes people more focused and relaxed. It sounds incredibly simple, and it is, yet, it can … [Read more...] about Why Students Should Start Meditating
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Health Care Goes Nowhere, Again
The GOP can chalk up another loss in their policy book this week. On Tuesday, Sept. 26, it was announced that the Senate will not vote on the Graham-Cassidy bill, which was yet another hopeful replacement for The Affordable Care Act (ACA). Republicans cannot seem to work with themselves effectively. If they want to see any success with reforming health care, they will need to … [Read more...] about Health Care Goes Nowhere, Again
How to Develop Student-Teacher Relationships
Graphic by Nate Barton Teachers, you either love them or hate them. Going to class is much better when you have a positive relationship with your professor. When you like your teacher, it motivates you to go class more often and maybe even pay attention. It also makes you feel more guilty when you miss a class. Mentorship is beneficial for both teachers and students— a … [Read more...] about How to Develop Student-Teacher Relationships
Now Is Time To Call For Change
Art by Sybil ZhangAmerica woke up Monday to devastating news. A terrorist took to a hotel room at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino on Sunday night, opening fire on a group of concert-goers in Las Vegas. As of Oct. 3, 2017, 59 people have died, according to The New York Times article, “Multiple Weapons Found in Las Vegas Gunman's Hotel Room,” published Oct. 2. The … [Read more...] about Now Is Time To Call For Change
Acknowledge Racial Inequalities
Art by Sybil Zhang Today, many may argue that race does not inhibit one's ability to succeed, but when people of color are systematically held at a disadvantage and continuously presumed to be in conditions of lower income with higher risks of imprisonment or addiction, the fact remains that racial inequality in the job market and in society across the country is still an … [Read more...] about Acknowledge Racial Inequalities