As Editor in Chief, I am made privy to the comments and concerns of faculty and students alike regarding this institution. Throughout the fall semester, one issue has been brought to my attention over...
After suffering the tragic loss of his father in the senior year of his undergraduate studies at Oakland University, Red Douglas decided to become a ‘meaning-maker.' Douglas made it his mission to mitigate...
In the fall of 2021, I went through one of the lowest periods of my life. I had just gone through the breakup of an unhealthy relationship, I was fighting to take care of myself, and overall, I was struggling...
The topic of mental health has become a conglomerate of a discussion topic. It becomes even more so when the younger generations pick up the talking stick to join in on the conversation. However, I would...
Noah Francis, Features Reporter
• December 6, 2023
With the pressures of college classes and seasonal depression rising towards its peaks during the winter season, mental health resources such as the Oakland University Counseling Center (OUCC) are important...
Following a recent suicide attempt by a student, the Oakland University Counseling Center (OUCC) is now seeking funding to address a long-standing staffing shortage during a semester with high demand for...
College can be a challenging experience for any student. For those in recovery from addiction, it can be challenging in a way not many would understand.
According to a recent study by the National Institute...
According to a study done by the American College Health Association, nearly three quarters of students reported struggling with moderate or severe psychological distress.
Dr. David Schwartz, director...
For almost two years, COVID-19 has had significant effects on mental health. The lack of social interaction, increase in economic hardship, fear of becoming sick and the fact that millions of people have...
The period between Labor Day and Thanksgiving can mean a lot of things: football, leaves changing, spooky movies, and Halloween.
But for college students, this “red zone” is dangerous.
The...
