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“Walk Me Through Your Theories”: How a Song Became My Neurodivergent Academic Love Anthem

Nora Webb, Publisher There’s something beautiful about being met where you are—especially when where you are is in the middle of a hyperfixation. Not small talk. Not a polite back-and-forth. But that sudden, breathless need to ask every question that just showed up in your brain at once, because it matters—because you need to know, and you need to know now. It’s not just interest; … Continue reading “Walk Me Through Your Theories”: How a Song Became My Neurodivergent Academic Love Anthem

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Why is Bad News Good News? 

By Bronwen K. Bradshaw  Features Writer  Image credit: zharate1/depositphotos.com  Why are we, as Americans, addicted to media coverage of violence and corruption? We can’t turn on the news or scroll through X without stumbling upon a horrific event. These stories are often stressful, so why do we continue to watch them? Why is bad news considered good news in terms of popularity?     Many journalists mention … Continue reading Why is Bad News Good News? 

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Wellness Days: Are They Enough?

Zavia Pittman Staff Writer I recently spoke to a loved one who works at a school about upcoming breaks in the semester, and she mentioned that a “Wellness Day” was coming up. I had never heard of such a holiday, and I began bombarding her with questions about what it was. She then explained to me how her school had recently introduced “well-being” days into … Continue reading Wellness Days: Are They Enough?

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Fear-Mongering in Science: How Climate Change Activism Negatively Affects Gen Z’s Mental Health

Sydney Thompson Senior Staff Writer On the morning of Oct 21st, 2021, the Director of National Intelligence released the first estimate on climate change. This document declares the National Intelligence Agency’s assessment of climate change as a threat to the U.S.  According to the New York Times, the document warns that “current policies and pledges are insufficient” to meet the standards of the Paris Accords.  … Continue reading Fear-Mongering in Science: How Climate Change Activism Negatively Affects Gen Z’s Mental Health

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Student Body Exhaustion: Solutions Beyond Mental Health Day

Sydney Thompson Staff Writer As the semester continues to march towards its end, many students are showing signs of exhaustion even as they prepare for final exams and projects. On the app Wildfire, many students are expressing how tired they are and how much work is still left to do and some are lamenting that there was no Spring Break this semester. UNCG decided before … Continue reading Student Body Exhaustion: Solutions Beyond Mental Health Day

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Growth in the New Year: Cutting Off Dead Ends

Ma’Kayla HunterStaff Writer As the second month of the New Year is coming to an end, it highlights the perfect time to reflect on our New Year’s resolutions. Just as easy as it was to create these resolutions now resembles how easily they can be forgotten. In the tradition of beginning a new year, millions of people create these standards they hope to meet throughout … Continue reading Growth in the New Year: Cutting Off Dead Ends

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Mindful Monday at Weatherspoon Art Museum

Mckenzie CampbellStaff Writer Thirty minutes. Sometimes, that’s all it takes. Meditation bells ring to make the audience aware that it is time to begin, and it is only silence that proceeds. A clock ticks while the time passes. Sitting upright in a chair with eyes closed, positive affirmations fill the minds of each person sitting in the room. Outside the door, the Weatherspoon Art Museum … Continue reading Mindful Monday at Weatherspoon Art Museum

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Pets and Mental Health

Hannah LarsonStaff Writer Everyone goes through stressful periods in their life whether that being caused by school, work or some other experience. How do people combat these tense moments? One answer is pets, they do more than just being your cuddle buddy.  In an article, “Pets and Mental Health”, several benefits are mentioned that come from taking care of an animal. “Pets are also a … Continue reading Pets and Mental Health

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Stress Management Support Group at UNCG

McKenzie CampbellStaff Writer The schoolwork continues to pile up. The papers keep coming, the work is never-ending and your social life may seem nonexistent. These factors can cause stress for any student, and with stress comes the anxiety that can sometimes feel like it’s slowly eating away at your mental health.  Unfortunately, students are not always aware of how to properly cope with stress. Trying … Continue reading Stress Management Support Group at UNCG

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One on One & Group Counseling Available at Student Health Center

Kathleen EstradaStaff Writer Have you or someone you know been a victim of a violent situation? Have you or someone you know wanted to seek help? Did you know that on the Ground floor of the Student Health Services building there is a space dedicated to victims of violence? Well there is! The space is called “Campus Violence Response Center” or CVRC. It’s a completely … Continue reading One on One & Group Counseling Available at Student Health Center

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