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The hard side of my superpower

The hard side of my superpower

Anna Scott Lovejoy February 8, 2016

Something about my personality always felt and seemed slightly more extreme than the personalities of my siblings, peers and teachers. When I was upset, I would let you know it. When I loved you, I would...

Stigma: just one of many obstacles to achieving mental health

Will Sorrell November 3, 2015

"I am proud to attend The University of Alabama." This is a statement naturally proclaimed by much of campus, but unspoken or even opposed by many students as well. Personally, I am proud to attend our...

Go on an adventure

Benjamin Burkeen October 9, 2015

Are you to that point in the semester where you feel like you have gotten into a rhythm or a routine? Do you feel like a zombie that’s just going through the motions? Stop it. Rhythms and routines are...

You are not just your resume

Will Sorrell October 8, 2015

People often say, “Your life is the sum of all of your experiences.” This is a lie.As the autumnal breeze swept the pillared clouds across the Tuscaloosa sky Thursday afternoon, I found myself hunkered...

Give yourself a chance to slow down

Benjamin Burkeen September 25, 2015

I feel as though I have never been busier in my entire life as I am right now. Life in college can be mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally exhausting. There is always another meeting to go...

Mental Matters: Students struggle with mental health, balance

Mental Matters: Students struggle with mental health, balance

According to Patrick Corrigan of The University of Chicago, mental illness affects patients with “a double-edged sword.” Not only do those afflicted with mental illness battle the effects of their...

Moving forward together

Elliot Spillers March 8, 2015

For the last decade, The University of Alabama has undergone major growing pains. Each year, student enrollment increases, and with it tuition, construction and class sizes increase also. Parking is more...

Suicide prevention inspires local, national activism

Brooke Gunzelman January 27, 2015

On a fall evening, a crowd gathered on the lawn of the Theta Chi fraternity house at The University of Alabama to remember and say goodbye to a fellow student, friend, boyfriend, brother and son.A few...

When the going gets tough, find a fluffy kitten

Mark Hammontree October 26, 2014

On this campus, in this state and in this world, there is no shortage of depressing realities. Hunger, abuse, genocide, disease, discrimination, rape – the list of issues we need to address and combat...

Self-care is vital for every aspect of our mental well-being

Samaria Johnson October 12, 2014

There’s a popular diagram that features a triangle that says, “Pick two out of three,” and the options are sleep, social life and school/work. There’s also a mug for sale on Etsy with the inspirational...

Monologue project accepting submissions

Emmalee Molay September 7, 2014

The National Alliance on Mental Illness at The University of Alabama continues to fight the stigma against students with mental health issues on campus. The organization has set up a new alliance group...

Mental health is a concern for college campuses

Katherine Owen June 20, 2012

Mental health concerns are one of the top two public concerns faced by universities across the country, according to Michelle Harcrow, assistant director of mental health education and promotion for the...