Why students should add active rest to their workout routine
By Macaela Mackenzie When it comes to talking to students about physical activity, we typically encourage them to get more of it. But the opposite end of the spectrum—overtraining—can be just as unhealthy. “We can’t skip the recovery aspect of training and expect the...
How can faculty and staff contribute to a campus culture that is protective against sexual assault?
By Ramsey Champagne, MA, Amanda Ayers, MPH, and Ariana Gross Campus cultures that are protective against sexual assault will happen when people—students, faculty, staff, and administrators—come together and actively work to make our campuses safer and more supportive...
Support students’ mental health by encouraging counseling and therapy
By Macaela Mackenzie Minding students’ mental health is just as important as implementing positive programs for physical health on campus. “If we don’t take care of our mental health, we may not be able to reach our goals, maintain good relationships, and function...
How to support male students who’ve experienced sexual violence
By Chamonix Adams Porter One in six men in the US is sexually assaulted before age 18, according to studies from the 1980s to the early 2000s, and about seven percent of men reported being sexually assaulted while attending college, according to a 2015 study by...
Trending diets: What they are, why they don’t always work, and what to try instead
By Macaela Mackenzie Counting macros, going paleo, and cutting out carbs might be trendy on campus. However, research shows that diets, which typically have strict rules about what and how much to eat, aren’t an effective way for students to maintain healthy eating...
Creating online spaces that promote positivity
By Chamonix Adams Porter We know that students spend a great deal of their time online, so it’s important to ensure that they have the skills to build supportive digital communities and to intervene if they see disrespect or harassment. Students can all play a role in...