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THE ITHACAN

The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

Tackling mental health challenges during the pandemic

Tackling mental health challenges during the pandemic

By Mahad Olad October 20, 2020
Now more than ever, tending to our mental health is incredibly crucial as college students. We have a lot on our plates.
Athletes need mental health support beyond performance psychology

Athletes need mental health support beyond performance psychology

By Emily Adams, Senior Writer October 14, 2020
Mental health has always been a major concern for college athletics, and those issues are only being exacerbated by the isolation and decrease in physical activity that athletes are facing.
Editorial: Whalens culture around mental health must change

Editorial: Whalen’s culture around mental health must change

By The Ithacan February 6, 2020

On Ithaca College’s campus at night, it is not surprising that most academic buildings are rather quiet. But walk into the basement floor of the James J. Whalen Center for Music at night, and it is full...

From left, Steven Stewart ‘19 films and senior Audrey Warner interviews wrestler Samantha Cohen for their documentary. Addison Dlott ‘19 and Jakob Markwardt ‘19 film a shot from a different angle.

Student documentary wrestles with mental health

By Kara Bowen December 4, 2019

On an October night in 2018, a woman in a shiny black leotard stood inside a homemade wrestling ring with blood dripping down her face and streaking her blue face paint as she surveyed her opponent. This...

The Brown Girl Chronicles- Conversations About Mental Health (Part 1)

‘The Brown Girl Chronicles’- Conversations About Mental Health (Part 1)

November 11, 2019

https://soundcloud.com/ithacan-main/the-brown-girl-chronicles-conversations-about-mental-health-part-1 Host Sobeida talks about mental health in this episode with Active Minds’ co-president, Kelly...

From left, juniors Jamie Osman and Camille Wrege, seinor Joey LoPiccolo, juniors Dara Spezial and Kristen Stanley are the Mindfulness Club executive board members.

Meditation and mindfulness meet mental health in new club

By Julia DiGeronimo October 23, 2019

Soft, soothing music plays as members of the Ithaca College Mindfulness Club color mandalas and drink tea. The students sit at desks in silence as they focus on their coloring. The Mindfulness Club...

From left, junior runner Allura Leggard, freshman football player Daniel Hutchinson, and senior swimmer Angelina Domena all struggled with their mental health after suffering serious injuries from their respective sports.

Healing Mind and Body: Injured athletes struggle with mental health

By Emily Adams, Sports Editor September 19, 2019
Student-athletes struggle to manage their mental health while recovering from serious physical injuries.
Editorial: College community must recognize athletes mental health

Editorial: College community must recognize athletes’ mental health

September 19, 2019

For centuries, sports have played a crucial role in culture and society. Many people across the world value sports both as a compelling source of entertainment and a symbol of community, and collegiate...

Mental health needs to be addressed in POC communities

Mental health needs to be addressed in POC communities

By Mahad Olad, Staff Writer March 5, 2019
I think it would be beneficial if Ithaca College put wellness into the curriculum.
Senior Mikaela Vojnik, a co-president of Active Minds at Ithaca College, writes that students need to be conscious of and care for their mental health even during busy times in the semester.

Commentary: Mental health is crucial even during finals week

By Mikaela Vojnik December 2, 2018
I think, as a community, we really need to encourage one another to take care of ourselves and ask for help when we need it.
Senior Laura Waxman, a BOLD scholar, spoke at the event “Engaging Mental Health in People of Color (EMPOC)” to discuss the mental health of people of color Oct. 11.

BOLD scholars discuss mental health of people of color

By Alexis Manore, Staff Writer October 18, 2018
The first cohort of BOLD scholars launched a new initiative centered on the mental health of people of color in a kickoff event Oct. 11.
Christopher Biehn, previously a senior journalism major, writes that the colleges faculty is incredibly supportive of students mental health and always willing to help students at the college in need.

Commentary: This institution is for you and your mental health

By Christopher Biehn October 9, 2018
Put yourself first. Be your own advocate and be thankful you chose a school that will advocate for you like Ithaca College has done for me.
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