Beyonce Was Right, Pretty Does Hurt
Let’s be real for a second. We college women face some pretty grim challenges, like the reality of a …
Health and Fitness
What’s Really in Your Favorite Drinks?
You ever noticed that sometimes having three mixed drinks takes just as much of a toll on you as 10 …
CM Chats with YouTube Star Cassey Ho on Beauty, Brains, and Blogilates
It’s easy to adopt the cynical “dreams don’t come true” mantra, but it seems like more and more …
A Tale of Two Sickies
I knew I’d run into culture shock when I went to college. I’m mixed, so I have a lot of …
The Most Wonderful Time of Year… Or Nah
“Seasonal depression is a myth.” –Me, circa 2008-2014. Of course, I had about as much experience and …
New Year, Same Mental Health Problems
Once upon a time, we were little kids, promised the same happiness of blissfully riding bikes as we …
Why Do We Stress Ourselves Out So Much?
As a college student, you probably get constant reminders from your mom to relax, or get advised by …
Protein Bar Crawl for the Healthiest Snacks
As college students, convenience is our middle name. Protein bars are easy, grab-and-go foods for …
What You Need to Know About Trigger Warnings
Rated R for Violence, Grisly Images, Some Nudity and Sexual Content. Photo contains graphic image; …
Why I Spoke Out About My Mental Health Struggles
An aching gut, stomach in knots, sore throat and extreme fatigue make up a pretty hefty list of …
A Granddaughter’s Grief: Mourning Death in College
When I imagined college, I didn’t think of death. I looked forward to my classes, making new …
Survival Tips For The Sleep-Deprived College Student
Sipping wine, Mindy Ellis laughs in her friend’s apartment. She tells her friends she must leave …
Back To The Mixer
“I’m actually going to a university!” I said to myself upon receiving my Florida State …
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Think College Is Stressful? Try It With Depression
We’ve all heard about the “mental illness stigma.” Many of us are familiar with the …
Hard Work Cured Me
When I got sick in middle school or high school, I loved missing classes. Sleeping in my cozy bed …
How to Ask for Help in College: My Struggle with Epilepsy
Falling down and flailing in front of your entire high school assembly? Awkward. Giving your RA your …
A Commuter’s Guide to Winter
I just had to walk from my dorm all the way to class in this freezing weather. This is one of the …
Top 10 Colleges for Health and Wellness
You come into college clueless about your health. But then your habits come into …
Is Social Media Making Our Generation More Selfish?
When I found out I would be spending this past summer in Denver, Colorado, I couldn’t wait to go …
The Thing About Mental Health
Mental health always seems to be a touchy subject. Everyday, I watch people shudder at the word …
CM’s Top 10 College Illnesses
If you say you haven’t experienced the walk to class with a runny nose or the day-long hangover …
Avoiding The Disconnect
Sometimes, college got us all like (in our inner DMX voice), “Y’all gon’ make me lose my …
The Gradual Rebellion: Changing the Media for the Sake of Female Body Image
In a nation where 80 percent of women are dissatisfied with their bodies and the “ideal” supermodel …
Facebook and Filters: Is Social Media Making Us Fake?
Will the real slim shady please stand up? I guarantee Eminem didn’t have social media in mind when …
