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Mental health

A Year into Alaina’s Voice with Father and Co-Founder, Arik Housley

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“Kindness. We know it’s a simple message, but sometimes simple is elegant, or better in that sense.” Arik Housley, father of Alaina Housley, created the Alaina’s Voice Foundation with his wife, Hannah, shortly after their daughter’s death. Alaina was one of the 12 victims in the Borderline Bar and Grill shooting on the night of Nov. 7, 2018. When Arik, Hannah and Alaina’s … [Read more...] about A Year into Alaina’s Voice with Father and Co-Founder, Arik Housley

Talk Candidly About Mental Health

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Art by Caitlin RoarkThirty-five percent of first-year college students across the world struggle with mental illness, according to a report by CNBC. In the United States, one in five adults and one in six children aged 6 to 17 years old suffer from a mental health disorder every year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. That being said, there is no denying … [Read more...] about Talk Candidly About Mental Health

Take a Breath

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The part of the semester where school gets difficult has arrived. Midterms, projects, essays and homework dominate late nights and weekends. “Oh no, I actually have to try now?” Yes, unfortunately, you do. Or we pay the price. Additionally, we have athletic seasons well under way (intramural, club, and Division 1), theatre productions, parents visiting and … [Read more...] about Take a Breath

Healthy Strategies Help Students through Burnout Season

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Infographic by Natalie RulonAs midterm season approaches, students may be in danger of experiencing “burnout.”Burnout can result when a student is unable to manage thier work with a healthy balance. Vice President for Student Affairs Connie Horton discussed burnout and strategies students can employ to avoid it during this especially busy time in the semester.What … [Read more...] about Healthy Strategies Help Students through Burnout Season

Trauma Taxes Everyone

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Art by Madeline DuvallTraumatic events happen every day, and there is no doubt that experiencing trauma has an impact on one's mental and physical health. But what happens to those who are not directly or firsthand affected by traumatic events? Are the emotional responses of those people negated or wrong? When trauma changes the course of a person's life, it can be hard to … [Read more...] about Trauma Taxes Everyone