Help available to support students in crisis
Yana McGuire Staff Writer After the tragic mass shooting at Virginia Tech in 2007, campuses nationwide began to implement safety…
mental health
Defeat stigma, protect your mental health
Sasha Hatinger Staff Writer Returning to school in the fall can be a lot for students to handle. Students are…
Tips to achieve balanced mental health during finals week
Yana McGuire Contributor WCC’s Winter semester 2024 is coming to a close at the end of National Stress Awareness Month,…
No Bad Weather #8: Writing for a healthy brain
Finding joy in a COVID winter by JESSICA PACE There’s a saying in Scandinavian culture, where winter days are sunless…
Counselors at WCC offer resources to help students beat the winter blues
By DEBRA DESTEFANI Staff Writer Winter weather can bring about seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder. For some…
WCC Mental Health Services expands online options
By Debra Destefani Deputy Editor COVID-19 has the potential to be deadly if contracted, but stress associated with the pandemic…
Opinion: Social distance doesn’t have to mean a disconnect
By Claire Convis Deputy Editor Between self-quarantines and the “Stay Home, Stay Safe, Save Lives” order in Michigan, things might…
WCC raises awareness about mental health for minorities
By Samadhi Tedrow Contributor WCC has taken an initiative to expose the silent truths surrounding mental and psychological health issues…
Opinion: Self-care in college is up to you
By Claire Convis Staff Writer The schedule of a college student can be busier than Best Buy on Black Friday.…
Health and wellness fair challenges stigma, promotes self-care
By Matthew Bartow Contributor Many students at Washtenaw Community College try to do the impossible: juggle both a full course…
Opinion: Praise for swift response on parking deck
If you or anyone you know is thinking about suicide, please contact: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK…
Fencing installed to WCC parking structure
If you or anyone you know is thinking about suicide, please contact: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK…