Benefits of Nutritional Outreach Programs
by Fallon Spittel As a college student, I struggle to buy groceries every week because I end up spending too much on other expenses. I try to eat healthily and stick to […]
Human Error in Healthcare
by Michael Sheil I am a football player, and as a football player, I am constantly encouraged to play throughpain. This means it is critical to be given accurate information about whether […]
What is Dairy Doing to Us?
by Kelsi Ross During the first summer of Covid, my sister decided to go dairy-free in hopes it would help her eczema. In solidarity and hopes of a little weight loss, I […]
Local Non-profit seeks SU Student for Paid Internship
by Kasey Dutrow Potomac Riverkeeper Network, a non-profit organization based in Washington DC, haspartnered with Shenandoah University for the 2nd year in seeking an intern for the spring andfall 2022 semesters. The […]
College Wrestling, Hope for a Safer Season
by Colton White I spent my freshman year of college at a place called Graceland University, which is insouthern Iowa. This was my first time having to be extremely far away from […]
Allergies…to Pesticides?
by Ashley Carrier How many pesticides have you encountered today? If you say none, you will be shocked by the wide use of pesticides in your daily life. There was a time […]
The Effects of Becoming a Caregiver at a Young Age
by Berk Pryor When being tasked with the responsibility of becoming a caregiver at a young age, emotional and psychological effects are more prevalent. When I was around the age of 7 […]
COVID-19: The forgotten toll
by Ashley Carrier COVID-19 started my freshman year in college, now halfway through my junior year we are still dealing with the effects of this pandemic, but many people have forgotten about […]
Is the Food We Eat Clean?
by Heather Cornell My family and I consume meat, dairy, eggs, vegetables, and fruits each day that are sold at grocery stores and prepared at restaurants. I sometimes worry if the foods […]
MEN-tal Health Matters
by Aaron Mugrage As a twenty-year-old man living in a middle-class, stable home for most of my life, you might say I have it pretty good. My parents have always made sure […]
Never Good Enough
by Jenna L. McDuff You will never get married. You will never have kids. You will never be a doctor. You will quit when things get hard. You are a disappointment. This […]
Suicide is a problem and not a solution.
by Ashley Grimes During my sophomore year of college, I woke up to get ready for our 6 AM Lacrosse practice. The whole morning was weird ever since I woke up, I […]
Have Depression? Know The Facts!
by Kasyah Barnette A few years ago, I lost a family member to lung cancer. Many of my family members were hurt and blind-sided by how fast it all happened. While I […]
Save Yourself and Wear a Seatbelt
by Rebekah Pugh I am a daughter. My family and I were affected by the choices of others. On Friday, December 11, 2015, my father was in a car accident. The accident […]
Did Restricted Schooling Really Keep Students Healthy?
by Annika Rodoff Imagine, you are about to enter the most exciting year of your life yet, one that you spent your entire life working towards. Everyone around you is building that […]
Color of Consent
Made by Rachel Apostolico The Not Just Women’s Center held an event titled, The Color of Consent, where participants painted a “consent is fries” image. Students were provided with snacks and beverages […]
Athletes Challenges with Mental Health
by Kyle McMeans Sports are always the activities we looked forward to as kids. It was a time for us to hang withour friends, learn about the sports we were playing, and […]
Remembering What You Knew
by Drake Keckley Growing up with having all your grandparents is special. Having nothing wrong, while being able to see them whenever you wanted was a bonus. When you’re younger, you don’t […]
Cancer: The silent killer
by Hannah Krebs I am the youngest daughter of strong and courageous parents that both went through the scare of cancer. My mom specifically was diagnosed with multiple myeloma when I was […]
The Do’s and Donuts of Dating
By Ali Gue The [Not Just] Women’s Center invited Shenandoah University students to share their thoughts on dating at “The Do’s and Donuts of Dating” at the Brandt Student Center on Nov. […]
Battle Between the Ears
by Olivia Atkins One evening after coming home from class, I was so stressed out I just brokedown. It went on for hours and I could not pull myself together. I don’t […]
Student Latinx Organization hosts a Latin Art Night
By Andy Espinoza On Thursday, Nov. 11, Shenandoah University held its annual Latin Art Night, an event dedicated to painting and learning about the different art styles used throughout Latin American history. […]
Hunger Among College Students
by Anna Shenk I am a college student who strives to have and create healthy relationships with foods. I live on a college campus where my access to foods I want, and […]
I am Valid.
by Abby Barefoot Just because I wasn’t raped does not mean that my sexual assault experience is invalidated. If that phrase made you uncomfortable in any way, good. It should make you […]
Are you also afraid of Anesthesia?
by Erika Gulla Growing up I have heard my dad talk about a range of medical issues from his kidneystones to his migraines. Although those are interesting, the story that I have […]
Feeling burnt out from college? You’re not alone.
by Demitri Matenopoulos I knew when I got into college as a freshman, I knew that one of my goals was to be as involved as I possibly could outside of playing […]
What Really Happens to Cows?
by Hailey Moore There used to be a cow at the barn that my cousin went to for horseback riding lessons. When I would go and visit her family she would always […]
One Bite at a Time, One Pound at a time
by Anna Cook I always had an issue with body image growing up, continuously comparing myself to others. High school was where I would say my eating began to fluctuate, where I […]
Elections Next Week
by Rebecca Sims Next Tuesday, November 2nd is an election day in Virginia. While Virginia holds elections every year, this one is particularly special as it is a gubernatorial election. Virginia is […]
SU to host Conservation Film Movie Night
By Kasey Dutrow Shenandoah University will host the Best of Fest, a movie night showing three award-winning conservation films, on Oct. 27. These films, selected by Shenandoah University’s Environmental Studies students, were […]
Shenandoah celebrates Banned Books Week
By Rose Balser During the last week of September, Shenandoah University celebrated Banned Books Week. In 1982, the event was launched by the American Library Association due to a rise in the […]
Back to Back Contenders
by Jalen Williams The Shenandoah University “A” team is back in the Mid-Atlantic Esports Conference Rocket League tournament after previously winning it in 2020. This year, they are the favorites to win […]
Bringing Books Outside of the Library
By Ali Gue On Oct. 6, Handley Regional Library staff brought books and library cards to Shenandoah University students in the Brandt Student Center through an initiative to get college students interested […]
Shenandoah Co-Hosts Big Queer Story Night with Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
By Andy Espinoza On Oct. 5, the Mosaic Center held Big Queer Story Night, an annual event where students, faculty, and alumni gather together to share their experiences as members of the […]
For or Against Young Adult Literature: Should Adults Read Novels Considered Y.A.?
By Bailey Sikorski People have often pondered whether adults should dabble in things considered to be “for children” or, more recently, “for young adults.” I remember the debate occurring upon the release […]
Sushi Fights Back
By Amanda Ayers I have always enjoyed sushi from the first time I ate it, however, after what happened to my brother, I am very hesitant to eat it again. My oldest […]
The dynamic in a family with an autistic child
By Alun Delphine Mebe Mekamdem I have a child who is diagnosed with autism. At first it was a very difficult and challenging situation in my family. I was wondering about the […]
Fitting Our Children into Societal Norms
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I am Good Enough Too!
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Inside A Child’s Life Who Has a Mental Illness
By Heather Cornell Growing up, my brothers struggled with mental health disorders. As a child, my older brother suffered from weight issues and struggled with being heavier than the rest of us. […]
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The Unicorn of College Professors
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Myles Hairston: More than just 9 to 5
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You want to hit my Juul?
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A Year Since COVID-19: Students’ Perspectives
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Paving the Way for Better Mental Health: Exercise
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Is “Therapy” the Answer?
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Shining a Light on Mental Health
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COVID Pandemic is Not the Only Problem
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Seat Belts Are Lifesaver
by Noah Adams As a survivor of a harsh car accident, I feel like it is my responsibility to help promote and keep everyone safe while operating or riding in a motor […]
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