DrumQuest took its healing drums around the world, then to SU
Jimbo Talbot brings drumming events to Syracuse University, helping students old and new deal with the stressors of college life. Read more »
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Students vape to reduce stress, but it does the opposite
It is important for college students to understand the connection between nicotine addiction and a decline in mental health to assess why they actually depend on vapes and e-cigarettes. Read more »
Grindr is warping perceptions of intimacy
Grindr is the newest incarnation in a long tradition of spaces designated for connecting queer people, but my experience with the app often left me feeling more lonely and comparing myself to others. Read more »
Canna Bus transports fair goers to new highs
Connecting cannabis customers and cultivators, the inaugural year of the New York State Cannabis Growers Showcase ran adjacent to the New York State Fair for the last two weeks. Read more »
College students face setbacks when they're constantly daunted by the future
Some students feel as if they never reach their potential when faced with an overwhelming amount of new tasks with future deadlines. Read more »
Start the spring semester off strong with these five New Year’s resolutions
As a new year and new semester begin, here are some helpful tips to motivate you to commit to a healthy resolution. Read more »
Tik Tok's new feature amplifies fears of using one's own voice
Consistent use of social media features like the voice changer feature on TikTok suggest that social media platforms are not making progress to ensure that all people can feel comfortable to be themselves. Read more »
Holiday season highlights mental health struggles for many Americans
Mental health struggles are not uncommon around the holidays but there are ways to handle the stress. Read more »
Willing to brave the elements? Here are some local winter sports to jump-start break
Brave the elements and try out some winter sports at these five spots. Read more »
Before studying abroad, it's important to learn how to navigate loneliness
Before I went abroad to London, I was overwhelmed with anxiety and nerves. I was terrified that I wouldn’t make friends, wouldn't like my classes, and would miss Syracuse and constantly feel like I was missing out. Read more »
Finding ways to destress during midterms is daunting, but possible
Dealing with midterms can be stressful for all students, so finding ways to both study and destress efficiently is key. Read more »
BeReal is just not that real
The standards we are now expected to meet solely to receive the temporary satisfaction of positive feedback makes way for long-lasting mental health issues and potential social media addiction. Read more »
With a new semester on the horizon, here's how you can set yourself up for success
Whether you’re a first-year or a senior, this school year will be full of new experiences and challenges. Here’s a guide to tackle the semester head-on. Read more »
Remember to destress during your finals
oo much stress can affect students’ behavior, thoughts, feelings and body. Read more »
Syracuse University should continue offering online classes post-pandemic
Online learning is a start of something new, and our university must play to the strengths of both types of learning and implant the new digital way to educate students. Read more »
The challenges of traveling alone as a college-aged woman
Airport anxiety is indeed a common experience for many travelers, however, many elements add up to make this feeling even worse for college-aged girls — starting with the presence of unknown men. Read more »
Navigating life in college with anxiety and depression
The colossal weight of students' mental illnesses can crush key aspects of their college experience. Read more »
The Barnes Center should mobilize its pet therapy program to make it more accessible
I’m proposing an “on Wheels” version of pet therapy because it would increase accessibility for students, saving them the time it takes to walk all the way to the Barnes Center Read more »
Noah Kahan delivers one-of-a-kind performance for his 1st time in Syracuse
Tuesday night was full of firsts for folk-pop musician Noah Kahan, including performing in Syracuse and tripping backwards off stage. Read more »
Student musician’s new album ‘FISHBOWL’ inspired by mental health struggles
Junior SU student Sedona Regan said her newest album was influenced by her struggles with her mental health that left her feeling like she was isolated in a fish bowl watching the world around her. Read more »
Destress from midterms by spending time outside
This weekend, or any time you’re feeling stressed, make sure to get out into the wilderness, the further away from civilization the better. Read more »
Engage in these study habits to reduce midterm stress
Students who put their well-being first are more likely to have a successful midterm season. Read more »
Students are burnt out. We needed a spring break.
This semester should be the first and last that we do not have a weeklong break at SU. Read more »
Isolated and burned out: Remote learning has taken a toll on local students
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a greater number of children and teens have displayed behavioral disorders and mental illnesses. Read more »
