Student Affairs will expand its wellness resources for students across the five schools and campus locations and remove charges for certain resources. The need for changes was a direct result of student mental and physical health needs, said Connie Horton, vice president for Student Affairs. A September 2021 article from Mayo Clinic found around 44% of college students … [Read more...] about Student Affairs Plans to Expand Wellness Resources, Add Flat Fee
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In Her Parents’ Eyes: Remembering Autumn Tennison
Ellen Tennison speaks at Autumn Tennison's vigil Wednesday, March 9, with husband Gary and Autumn's dog Finley behind her. The Tennison's said their daughter was kind, gentle and loved life. Photo courtesy of Jacob Erbes It was sunny and hot at Drescher Campus. The sky was blue, cloudless and the wind whipped through Hero's Garden, ropes beating loudly against the metal of … [Read more...] about In Her Parents’ Eyes: Remembering Autumn Tennison
Good News: The Impact of Kindness
I have noticed kindness is a virtue easily shown through a smile, a friendly conversation or a warm hug. Offering someone an encouraging word or a smile can be a simple way to brighten another's day, without exerting a lot of effort.When life gets busy, it is easier for me to focus inwardly on what I have to do, what homework I have or how stressed I am. However, I forget most … [Read more...] about Good News: The Impact of Kindness
SWAB’s ‘Love Your Body Week’ Teaches Students Self-Care
SWAB members give students sunflowers with words of affirmation on them. First-year Healthy Minds Ambassador Lydia Smith said the goal of "Love Your Body Week" was to promote overall wellness. Photo by Sammie Wuensche Nourishing the body with proper foods, exercise, positive self-talk and healthy relationships are all practices the Student Wellness Advisory Board hopes … [Read more...] about SWAB’s ‘Love Your Body Week’ Teaches Students Self-Care
Opinion: Why Those TikTok ‘For You’ Recommendations May Not Be The Best Thing For You
Art by Carson Vandermade TikTok accounts are not as harmless as they seem; they may be negatively impacting your mental health. A company insider leaked information about how the TikTok algorithm works after the individual was concerned about the algorithm’s push toward triggering content that potentially leads users to engage in self-harming behaviors.The documents the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Why Those TikTok ‘For You’ Recommendations May Not Be The Best Thing For You