Student burnout is an unfortunate fact of life for many at this point in a semester. But in the midst of a pandemic, it can feel like it will never end. Niklas Hamann on Unsplash. By Raven Brown, Staff Reporter Every semester, I start off with the same anticipation, excitement and willingness to get back […]
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Even in Sunny Southern California, Seasonal Affective Disorder is a Depressing Reality
Student Psychological Services office located between Welch Hall and the Student Health Center. Photo by Carlos Martinez. By Anthony Vasquez, Staff Reporter The winter blues are upon us, and with months of social distancing through isolation at home, seasonal affective disorder could affect students more than usual. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type […]
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Virtual Learning and Children: Their Mental Health Matters Too
Katelynn Ruiz doing math homework from home. Photo by Melany Ruiz. By Melany Ruiz, Assistant Opinion Editor Every morning, I wake up to see my younger cousin at the kitchen table, twirling her hair and shaking her leg in desperation, with her headset on and her laptop keyboard clicking away as she types. Katelynn Ruiz […]
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A Story of Friendship, Death, And Understanding My Broken Mariko Review
“My Broken Mariko” dives deep into how suicide can affect those around you. Photo by Yen Press. By Luis Gutierrez, Staff Writer “My Broken Mariko” is a heartbreaking story by Waka Hirako published through Yen Press, it follows the story of Tomoyo Shiino as she deals with her best friend’s Mariko Ikagawa’s suicide. In this […]
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Finding Life in The Lifeless Body I Once Had
National Suicide Prevention Week is Sept. 6 – Sept. 12, bringing awareness and reminding those who are battling not to give up, you are not alone, and that you matter. Photo by Dan Meyers, Unsplash By Melany Ruiz, Staff Writer I can feel my mind telling myself to calm down as a tear rolls off […]