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The Impact of Online Classes on Students Mental Health
Image by Madison Kopp By Anna Birk, Copy Editor Now that students have moved into the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio University has returned to a full campus; students sprinting to classes, professors grabbing coffee and every coffee shop packed to the brim. During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ohio University gave students the option to attend in-person, hybrid or fully online classes. This option was given based on a course-enrollment basis, with several classes maintaining
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Oct 28, 20213 min read


6 Ways to Bring Spring Break to You
By Emily Squance, Blogger COVID-19 has forced everyone to create a new sense of normal. Many businesses, colleges and even high schools have been forced to transition to learning and teaching online. Due to this, there aren’t many chances for students and staff to relax and catch a break. Ohio University has implemented “wellness breaks” but unfortunately spring break was still canceled. However, there are many ways you can bring spring break to you! Here are my top 6 ways t
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Mar 17, 20213 min read


How to Stay Refreshed This Semester, Even Without Spring Break
Illustration by Olivia Dutkewych By Hannah Barrett, Blogger This past year has evoked countless changes to life as it was known before the pandemic. Along with many other firsts that have occurred this year, this will be the first year some college students at universities around the country will not be given a spring break. Spring break has not only been a chance for students in the past to plan an exciting trip and soak up the sun on a spontaneous getaway but has also aide
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Mar 15, 20213 min read


A History of Hysteria in Women’s Mental Health
By Madison Kopp, Writer Imagine waking up one morning with flu-like symptoms; feeling ill, you head to the hospital where the doctors diagnose you with hysteria and send you to a mental health facility. Although horrific, this isn’t a made-up scenario. Unfortunately, for many women, this occurred frequently. It wasn’t until the end of the 20th century that doctors began diagnosing women’s mental health conditions correctly instead of branding them with craziness. Female hyst
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Feb 15, 20213 min read


What Is Daylight Saving And How to Survive It
By Gabriella Hayes, Associate Editor When warm summer nights become cold, and when it begins getting dark outside at 8 p.m., our brains...
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Nov 3, 20202 min read


3 Ways to Prioritize Yourself
Illustration by Macey Elder By Grace Dearing, Web Editor As a college student, I’ve seen first-hand how easy it can be to get wrapped up...
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Sep 17, 20202 min read


How Getting My Emotional Support Animal Changed My Life
By Olivia Addis, Blogger One of the hardest things I had to do when I left for college was say goodbye to my family and my family dog....
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Feb 20, 20202 min read


The Hype Over Hypnosis
By Jordan Schmitt, Lifestyle Editor We all probably associate hypnosis with a magic show portrayal; someone from the audience is randomly...
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Feb 11, 20202 min read


Déjà Vu: How it Works
By Lily Roby, Features Editor Déjà vu—it’s happened to us all. Directly translating from French to “already seen,” déjà vu refers to the...
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Jan 31, 20202 min read
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