Mental and physical health are important factors to consider in any educational institution. However, mandatory attendance, especially when it can factor into a grade, can take an additional mental toll on students.
Students should begin studying outside more to improve their mental and physical health.
Every semester presents new challenges, but taking advantage of some of Columbia's relaxing spots can help to ease tensions and relieve stress. Here are five spots around Columbia where you can decompress.
Students with ADHD are at risk of being without their medicine for an indefinite amount of time, which can be harmful to their academic and personal lives. This ADHD medication shortage needs to be addressed and taken seriously.
The phrase "freshman 15" has been used for decades to characterize the so-called inevitable weight gain that freshmen get when they enter college. The phrase creates weight stigma and makes it seem like that weight gain is bad, when in reality weight change is a normal a part of development.
Speaking up on your mental health can be challenging, but if it's something you want to do, do it.
Having alone time or "me time" benefits everyone's mental and physical health. Without it, we aren't able to function in a way that is beneficial to ourselves and others.
COVID-19 has had a lasting impact on students' mental health, such as an increase in feelings of stress, anxiety and loneliness. The pandemic also gave students time to focus on themselves and what works best for them, creating a better overall routine for them as students.
The Daily Gamecock's 2023 Editor-in-Chief Sydney Dunlap reflects on her anxiety diagnosis and what it means to be "normal." "I’m learning that asking for an extension on a stressful deadline or needing to take time for myself doesn’t make me less — it makes me human," Dunlap writes.
Government officials are criminalizing homelessness in Columbia, South Carolina. You pass by examples outside every day and may not even realize it.
While commuting is not an ideal college situation, there are ways to make the best out of the situation. Students should try to minimize the amount of times you have to drive to campus by scheduling classes together and use the time they are on campus to develop social relationships.
Students should not be fearful to go out in Columbia, but it is important to take steps to protect yourself. USCPD encourages students to familiarize themselves with campus resources as well as plan out the night ahead of time.
Watching viral videos of police brutality is unnecessary and can adversely have a negative affect on people of color. Some suffer from significant mental health challenges as a result of viewing such videos.
Many individuals have become disconnected from reality as a result of viral culture, which can lead to a lack of empathy and an unhealthy eagerness for validation on social media. Because of this, users of social media need to be aware of the harmful messages that can circulate these platforms.
Candidates for president and vice president need to ensure they will listen to students and actually deliver on their campaign promises. Most importantly, whoever wins these races must be an effective advocate in front of administration.
As voting season approaches for the Student Government, candidates have established their campaign promises and are finalizing their plans. However, these candidates often fall short of their campaign promises because they do not have a set plan to effectively carry out their goals.
Valentine's Day might be over, but rom-coms are perfect for any time of year. From "Pretty in Pink" to "Mr. Right," here are 10 awesome rom-coms to enjoy this season.
