Gun legislation not a guaranteed solution
In the Newtown, CT shooting, Adam Lanza used three firearms to kill 27 people including himself His XM-15 rifle has received the majority of the media’s attention and...
Rape is still a prevalent issue
It has become an ingrained part of our media system that breaking news has an incredibly short shelf life Too often tragic stories of natural disasters and mass shootings are...
Women’s ‘blobby’ bodies are none of your business
The subject of beauty has been a controversial one since women have entered the frames of photography and movie screens, leaving audiences to scrutinize every single detail of...
Talking Mental Health: Self-care during exams
With exams come thoughts of late nights, lack of routine, little sleep and overall exhaustion It’s usually a time when positive self-care habits are completely abandoned in...
The holidays are a time to show people you care
The act of sharing and giving is a favourite hobby of mine The idea of making those who I care about feel loved and respected brings me more joy than getting a gift of my...
Seasonal sanity survival
Well, it’s back Winter has once again peeked out its ugly head, frosted over our lawns, killed our few lingering Jack o’ Lanterns and decreasing class attendance Thanks to...
Talking Mental Health: Mindfulness
Do you often find yourself having difficulty concentrating on what is happening because your thoughts are elsewhere Are you often ruminating about the past Regretting or...
Pressures of university unnecessary
The university system has become a pressure cooker Students are pressured to be admitted, to be academically competitive and to take the right courses Students face the...
Letters to the Editor: November 28, 2012
Professors care about your mental health Dear Editor, I just want to take the time to sincerely thank my profs (and all the profs at WLU) who are really there for their...