Study Smarter Not Harder

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact everyone’s life and has increased the amount of stress and seclusion people are feeling which has led to worsening mental health and an increase in substance use and misuse.  As the semester nears the end, you may find...

Why I Plan on Getting Vaccinated

Now that COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed, I’m looking forward to the brighter days ahead. For my parents who are 65+, my sister who has asthma, and my family and friends who have pre-existing conditions getting vaccinated is just around the corner and for...

Post-Vaccination Life

As new COVID-19 vaccination phases open and more people get vaccinated, it is starting to feel like the end of the pandemic is in sight. Although the COVID-19 vaccines are a huge step in the right direction, it does not mean that the pandemic is over. It is important...

Count on Me to Get Vaccinated

As vaccines are getting rolled out faster across the united states, it’s safe to say that brighter times are coming up right, just around the corner.   If you’re on the fence about getting vaccinated, read these students’ stories on why they are planning on or have...

My Personal Vaccine Experience

I got the vaccine for numerous reasons which all outweighed the side effects for me. I trust science and the vaccines. I also want to protect not only my friends and family, but my fellow humans in general who aren’t yet, or can’t be vaccinated.  My First Dose My...

8 Ways to Cope with Pandemic Fatigue

You may be starting to feel or have been feeling symptoms of pandemic fatigue. Maybe you’ve heard of it or maybe you haven’t. Either way we’re all tired from following COVID-19 guidelines. Before you toss in the towel and say “I’m over it” – hear me out on...