Tre Tipton spreads the L.O.V.E. with Fraternity-Sorority Life members in Greek Week event

By Kelly Kowalewski, Staff Writer • April 14, 2026

Former Pitt football player and life coach Tre Tipton shared his story about mental health with members of Fraternity-Sorority Life on April 8 in David Lawrence Hall. Tipton’s speech was a part of...

Opinion | It’s time to appreciate social workers

By Julianna Steach, Senior Staff Columnist • April 3, 2026

Senior staff columnist Julianna Steach speaks about the overlooked field of social work and shares her gratitude for the social workers who changed her life.

Column | Why is mental health in sports still overlooked?

By Julien Holbrook, Staff Writer • March 3, 2026

Sports are a medium for those gifted with extreme athleticism and composure to share their talents with the world on some of the largest stages in history. But those talents do not tell the whole story...

You are not alone: Mental health struggles across college campuses 

By Charlotte Hurt, Staff Writer  • January 21, 2026

College is a time for big transitions, and for many students, managing mental health is one of the biggest challenges of the college experience.

Column | You’re the problem

By Brynn Murawski, Senior Staff Columnist • December 8, 2025

Senior staff columnist Brynn Murawski challenges people to withstand discomfort and disavow self-centeredness for the sake of growth.

Column | Spring is better than winter

By Angel Rodriguez, Staff Writer • November 17, 2025

Angel Rodriguez loves a writing style with a prominent voice and is very passionate about equality, self-expression and what matters most. He is always willing to hear feedback and new ideas at [email protected].

Increased awareness for mental health is paradoxically belittling its significance in society

By Abby Breidenbach, Staff Writer • November 14, 2025

Mental health has been an important topic, though not until recently acknowledged, with mental health programs beginning in schools in the 1980s, only expanding from there by creating online courses and...

Students express concern toward using AI to fulfill emotional needs, experts weigh in

By Sydney Krasniewski, Senior Staff Writer • November 7, 2025

As AI becomes more prevalent in everyday life, students and experts have expressed concern with growing trends of using it to fulfill social and emotional needs. 

A guide to recognizing the signs and symptoms of seasonal affective disorder 

By Charlotte Hurt, Staff Writer  • October 24, 2025

With the winter months approaching, students may notice an increase in depressive mood symptoms as temperatures drop and daylight hours shorten. Experts say students should recognize and treat signs and symptoms of seasonal affective disorder to ensure a healthy wellbeing.

Opinion | Why you should take that walk

By Faith Richardson, Senior Staff Writer • October 20, 2025

Senior staff writer Faith Richardson argues why you should take a walk for your physical and mental health.