Photo courtesy of Justin Higuchi, Flickr After two years of anticipation, 21-year-old Bea Miller released her new EP “elated!” on Oct. 23. Accompanying the lead single “wisdom teeth,” originally released on Oct. 9, there are six new songs that show a vulnerable and political side of Miller that has […]
Tag: Mental Health
Mental health must be a priority on college campuses
Photo courtesy of Rowan University Mental health services need to be more accessible on college campuses, especially during finals season. Since the beginning of the semester, 10 members of Rowan University’s community, made up of students and faculty, have died, three of which from suicide. On Dec. 5, a student […]
Concerns about violence in “Joker” is unnecessary
Photo courtsey of Hersson Piratoba, Flickr The media seems to be getting crazier out there with all the hysteria surrounding “Joker”. Before this movie was even released, people frantically jumped on social media preaching how this movie was dangerous to society and will inspire mass shootings. After seeing “Joker” on […]
Maine bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide
Photo courtesy of Ballotpedia Maine has proposed a bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide for those with a terminal illness. Sponsored by Rep. Patty Hymanson, D-York, the bill was set for a public hearing last Wednesday, April 10, and it would allow people ages 18 and older to request medicine that […]
The Maine’s seventh album is a lyrical masterpiece
Photo courtesy of Toria, Flickr The Maine’s seventh album, “You Are OK,” showed up this past week with just as much excitement as their previous six. Fans can be content to know that each song was well worth the wait, with no let downs in sight. The album was previewed […]
Private school under fire for unethical treatment
Photo courtesy of Judge Rotenberg Center At first glance, the Judge Rotenberg Center, a private school in Canton, Massachusetts, seems like a paradise for disabled teens and their families. Asserting the effectiveness of their treatments for intellectual disabilities and emotional disturbances, the school boasts a non-expulsion policy, a community for […]
Wellness Coalition promotes health in opening event
Photo by Dana Wehmann The Wellness Coalition invited students to explore the intersection of physical and mental health in their opening event this past Wednesday, Meet the Wellness Coalition. The Ramapo College community was able to meet the faculty and staff who comprise the Coalition, and familiarize themselves with the […]
Athletes should speak about their mental health
Photo courtesy of Keith Allison, Wikipedia Often times, we view professional athletes differently than we view the rest of society. They are seen as larger than life, invincible figures that appear to have it all together, their only worry being how to snap out of a slump. What we need […]
Wellness Coalition shares helpful tips in time for Spring
Photo by Isaiah McCall Students at Ramapo College learned tasty yet healthy diet decisions at the Wellness Coalition's Spring into Wellness event. This event promoted wellness of all kinds and provided helpful tips on how students can go about improving their overall wellness. Tables were littered throughout The Bradley Center […]
Social media reflects mental health and fake news
Photo courtesy of Tracy LeBlanc, Pexels Growing up in the age of social media and the internet has conditioned an entire generation to become accustomed to, even welcome, the altered performance of reality brought to us by various content curators. YouTube, for example, has become a global force known more […]