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Depression Awareness Month Series | Healthy Coping
Last week we talked about how to have a conversation with your loved ones about depression. But what if you're the one struggling with this mental illness? The first step should always be going to talk to a mental health professional about managing your illness. Along...
Depression Awareness Month Series | Anxiety
I'm sure that anxiety is not a new word to you, considering that 40 million adults in the United States struggle with an anxiety disorder. I have countless close friends who have been diagnosed with anxiety disorders, and my heart hurts for them. I always wonder, why...
A Homecoming Worth Remembering
Through rainy and sunny days, we trek to campus for class, for clubs, for jobs. We go to meet our friends for lunch, to laugh with them, to study with them. College may not be easy, but it's rewarding. It's hard work, but it's worth it when we get a day off to let...
Depression Awareness Month | Starting the Conversation
Both of my parents were diagnosed with clinical depression long before I was old enough to even know what that meant. I was lucky to grow up in a home where I was taught to be open about mental health. Unfortunately, mental health issues, such as depression, continue...
Campus Safety: Sexual Assault Awareness
September was National Campus Safety Month, and an integral part of the month includes recognizing campus sexual violence. National Campus Safety Month encourages conversation on violence prevention at colleges and universities. The prevalence of sexual assault on...
Fitness Class Review: Dance Fitness
Over the last three weeks I have attended three new fitness classes being offered by WSU this semester. Last week, I shared about my experience attending the Tabata class for the very first time. The week before, I talked about my experience doing a high intensity...
Fitness Class Review: Tabata
What is your favorite type of workout? Is it doing a killer butt and ab workout in a class like Butt N' Gut? Is it more relaxing like the Yoga Flow class? Perhaps it's working out in the comforts of your own home with your cat present for moral support? Whether you...
Fitness Class Review: HIIT the Core
Did you know that WSU offers free evening fitness classes on campus every night of the week? In fact, WSU is offering three brand new fitness classes this semester! This week, I attended one of the three new classes being offered called “HIIT the Core.” “HIIT the...
10 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Hit the Gym
For most of us, it’s that time of the year again to get back into our routines with classes, tight schedules and the sometimes dreadful, fitness routine. It’s sometimes hard after a long relaxing summer to find the motivation to get up and actually go to the gym, but...
8 Tips To Staying Healthy In The Summer
Since the summer season is right around the corner, it’s easy to get back into the groove of that “relaxed” and “beach days” vibe. This is also a great time to stay healthy and relax out in the nice weather, but also keep active. Here are some great ways to do just...
