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The evolution of Bryce

The evolution of Bryce

Emilee Benos February 15, 2016

The iconic white dome of Bryce is almost as recognizable to some as the top of Denny Chimes, even 
in 2016.The domes belonged to Alabama Insane Hospital, the first of its kind to be completed in the...

Treat me discreetly: Students seek varied treatments for mental health

Treat me discreetly: Students seek varied treatments for mental health

Alyx Chandler February 8, 2016

“Depriving yourself is like how a diabetic would feel if they didn’t take their insulin.”Virginia Skipper said that it wasn’t until her physician made that comparison that she finally understood...

Treatment provides new options for inmates

Treatment provides new options for inmates

Patrick Smith February 8, 2016

The steady decline in mental health services across the United States and the mass closing of mental health institutions that provide vital psychological car, for mentally ill patients has led to the criminalization...

Q&A with Lee Keyes of the Counseling Center

Q&A with Lee Keyes of the Counseling Center

Sam West February 8, 2016

Lee Keyes is the executive director of the Counseling Center and a licensed psychologist.Q: What do you think are some of the most common stressors that students who are not mentally ill face?A: Academic...

The scars remind me: Living with long-term mental illness

The scars remind me: Living with long-term mental illness

Matthew Wilson February 8, 2016

Editor's note: This story contains frank and honest discussions of mental health issues and UA students. The contents may be disturbing to some readers. The intent of these stories is to raise awareness...

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...

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...

Spillers discusses SGA plans after setbacks

Spillers discusses SGA plans after setbacks

Alana Norris April 8, 2015

After being elected last month and being inaugurated last week, Elliot Spillers said he is eager to get to work for the student body as the SGA president.Spillers said his life has gotten a lot busier...

Parrott returns to teach after 8-year newspaper career

Parrott returns to teach after 8-year newspaper career

Alana Norris October 13, 2014

Scott Parrott insists a lot of his success is due to luck. Parrott came to The University of Alabama for a master’s degree in journalism after working as a reporter for eight years. He said he thought...

Healthy habits in college can help delay Alzheimer’s

Lis Garcia October 10, 2011

As college students in the early stages of life, it’s easy to live by the mantra “party now, worry later.” But what if our lack of regard affects us more than we think? “I believe as college students...