How waking up at 6 a.m. can impact your life
Mandi DeLong, Staff Writer
March 26, 2020
While I don’t think that getting up at 6 a.m. every day is in my future plans, I do think that the whole “early to rise” idea has some truth in it.
How to tell the difference between anxiety and panic, and why it’s important
Emily Rose Thorne, Digital Editor
February 27, 2020
It’s important to know the differences so that you can talk to your doctor about your experiences and symptoms if you choose to seek treatment.
What you should know before going to the gym
Mandi DeLong, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
Mercer's fitness center is an incredibly valuable resource for students, but there are a few things to keep in mind prior to stepping inside the gym.
Beyond the Diagnosis: How I dealt with bipolar disorder when transitioning to college
Mandi DeLong, Staff Writer
February 14, 2020
Just because my emotions can swing from one extreme to the other doesn’t mean I’m dangerous, but it does make me worry that they’ll think I am.
I tried intermittent fasting for three days
Mandi DeLong, Staff Writer
January 31, 2020
Regardless of my own experience with it, the premise of it is that someone restricts their eating in odd ways to try to be “healthier.” It concerns me that this is another unhealthy fad masquerading as a legitimate way to be healthier.
Burned out in college? Here’s how you can recover
Emily Rose Thorne, Digital Editor
November 25, 2019
The World Health Organization classified burnout as a syndrome resulting from chronic stress that leads to mental health problems. How does one recover?
This year’s flu vaccine is only 29% effective. Here’s why you still need to get that shot
Emily Rose Thorne, Digital Editor
October 23, 2019
When enough people in a community are vaccinated against a disease, it can’t travel as easily from person to person, and the entire community is less likely to catch it. This phenomenon is called herd immunity, and it helps keep everyone safe.
Here’s why NEDA’s weight stigma awareness campaign matters
Mahima Sultan, Lifestyle & Opinion Editor
September 30, 2019
I talked to a Mercer junior about her experience with eating disorders and weight stigma. From around the ages of 14 to 18, she struggled with anorexia, which is characterized by restrictive eating behaviors and a fear of food.
My story with birth control
Serena Golden, Photography Editor
September 26, 2019
Although I came in feeling like a strong woman taking charge of her health, I immediately felt like a teenage girl being warned not to get pregnant. My doctor took me through a birth control tour unprompted, showing off an IUD like a brand new Mercedes. I said I would think about it.
How to avoid gaining the “Freshman Fifteen”
Aliyah Dorsey, Lead Lifestyle Writer
September 9, 2019
In the presence of a stressful academic life and thriving social life, it can be hard to make sure we’re doing everything we can to stay healthy. Here are five ways to avoid the freshman 15.
September is PCOS Awareness Month. Here’s what it’s like to get diagnosed
Emily Rose Thorne, Digital Editor
September 9, 2019
My doctor told me everything I needed to know, but she also told me that it’s common for people to misunderstand PCOS. I spoke to a surgeon who specializes in reproductive surgery about the ins and outs of PCOS.
How to Party in College the Smart Way
September 3, 2018
If you’re anything like me, you like to have fun. I come from a background of strict parenting and studying 24-7. So when I came to Mercer in 2015, freed from my parents’ leash, I was on the hunt for freedom. And freedom was ringing all weekend long at these college parties. College parties...