Editor’s note: This story is part of “State of Mind: The Modern Condition of Youth,” produced in partnership with local, independent news outlet NowKalamazoo, which provided editorial support...
“The first time I experienced actual bad mental health was during COVID,” said sophomore Amelia Gougam.
Ever since March of 2020, COVID-19 has impacted young adults’ and teens’ mental health...
Kai Neve-Jones, Assistant Photo Editor
• November 19, 2020
Mental health issues in adolescents have been on the rise for years, as seen in multiple studies from sources like The Trevor Project and The World Health Organization. The question is, does quarantine...
Walking into Tea Club and being welcomed with a smile always makes the long day you had at school better. After you get a cup of relaxing tea and snacks, you’re ready to put the day behind you and sit...
I’ve spent most of my life cooped up inside. I lived satisfied with a life of watching television, playing games and reading books.
When I went into middle school I didn’t have the confidence...
I’ve spent most of my life cooped up inside. I lived satisfied with a life of watching television, playing games and reading books.
When I went into middle school I didn’t have the confidence to...
April is the month that every junior dreads; it’s the month of standardized testing. You can enjoy your spring break and then right when you get back testing begins. Teachers spend weeks upon weeks trying...
Dear editor,
I read Sofie Nehlsen’s article on “Anxiety for Teens is an Invisible Struggle,” and I completely understand the feeling, but other than that I strongly agree that you are not alone if...
Losing loved ones is a very hard thing. Many people fear losing those that they’re close to. Whether it is a result of death or the end of a relationship, the pain of losing a person we hold close to...
High school can be very difficult when struggling with anxiety and depression. “The average high school student today has the same level of anxiety as the...
