Anxiety disorders, the new fad for college students
As college students, we all worry. We have a plethora of tests and assignments in addition to an overwhelming number of new adult responsibilities.
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As college students, we all worry. We have a plethora of tests and assignments in addition to an overwhelming number of new adult responsibilities.
We all need to take a step back and acknowledge our current predicament for what it is: largely unimportant. Finals week, like most of our time in college, is very stressful, but we are adding to the hype by fostering an assumption that is not necessarily true. It is only natural that students bond over their mutual dislike for finals week, but we are supporting this idea that finals week is a nearly unachievable feat both on social media and in interactions with our peers. This is not the case.
We all browse social media from time to time. Some of us browse incessantly, scrolling through Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat every half hour while some of us browse it once or twice a day. Additionally, some of us browse it more extensively than others, delving into the dangerous territory of social media “stalking.”
At the beginning of the school year, we all told ourselves we were going to get fit. After all, we have been educated on the importance of physical exercise in maintaining our health and balance in our lives. Plus, living in Arizona, we all want that beach body year-round. Unfortunately, as academics pick up and we become burnt-out from the work-load, we forget to work on our physical fitness.
On Monday, the Obama administration released a statement detailing the widespread consequences of climate change on public health, even claiming that it poses a greater danger than the polio virus. Climate change is a problem that needs to be recognized by the masses before a solution can be reached.
We are all familiar with the big lecture hall setting, especially at ASU where the student population far surpasses other universities. It is this setting that has promoted a passive learning experience for students in which we memorize the material when it is convenient for us. However, this system is failing students, and some professors are employing active learning to counter this. This initiative would urge students to use our prior knowledge to reason through problems collaboratively and logically as opposed to absorbing information thrown at us by the professor.
Though important, politics are not the only subject that should appear in the media, especially when the content is skewed by bias. Considering our generation is the future of politics and represents a large portion of the voter turnout, educating ourselves on the policies of the candidates and not the petty mudslinging taking place is vital.
About three weeks ago, my mother said that she was going to give up Starbucks indefinitely, and donate the money she spends on coffee monthly to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or local animal rescues.
I was in awe of the 2016 Grammy Awards, as I always am. My love for some of my favorite bands began with this awards ceremony, so, naturally, I take it very seriously. This year, I was not disappointed. Gwen Stefani’s live music video performance, Taylor Swift’s debut of a new haircut, Kendrick Lamar’s colorful social statement; the list goes on. As usual, Lady Gaga did not let me down either; however, many would disagree.
I have always had an offbeat sense of style, wearing combinations of clothing most people wouldn’t think of trying, but I have never made much of an attempt to look “nice.” This past week, I conducted a social experiment in which I changed my appearance every day in hopes of eliciting a response from my peers.
Back in high school, students in my English class would compete with each other during our class discussion to see who could make the most offensive and insensitive jokes. My jaw never ceased to hit the floor — these jokes’ topics ranged from the deaths of 9/11 to coat hanger abortions to citizens of impoverished countries. By senior year, I am sad to say that I too had begun to find these jokes funny, never fully reflecting on their subject matter.
Receiving an athletic scholarship sounds like a dream; you don’t have to pay for tuition, housing, food or travel expenses, but the sad truth is that it's not all it's cracked up to be. There are many misconceptions regarding athletic scholarships, especially their availability. In most cases, academic scholarships are more beneficial and plentiful, and students should perhaps spend more time focusing on their academic success over their short-lived athletic success.
I never considered the moral or societal implications of suicide until recently in my Human Event course, where my classmates and I were required to read Hume's "On Suicide." Everyone thinks about suicide on a personal level. Very few can say that they have never considered suicide or contemplated what would happen if they decided to take their own life. However, considering it on a personal level, only reflecting on the immediate consequences, is not the same as recognizing what suicide is to society.
While flipping through fashion magazines, I yearned for the long, thin legs that made the clothing look so beautiful and effortless. I used to starve myself for days at a time in hopes of losing weight to look more feminine in my clothes and to resemble these models. This method never worked. I inherited a large set of quads from seven years of competitive soccer, and I will never exceed 5-foot-7 in height.
There is no denying that we have a drug problem, both globally and in the U.S. Actively seeking a solution to this problem is another matter altogether.
Humor has never been my area of expertise. I am usually the person on the sidelines laughing at the comedians in the spotlight. I do, however, have friends who find my off-beat, quirky jokes to be hilarious. In fact, these friendships are built on the foundation of a mutual interest in humor.
Being in college for the first time, it is easy to inherit unhealthy habits. Whether it be sleeping only during the day and staying up all night or skipping meals to do some last-minute cramming for a test, it is difficult to establish successful lifestyle strategies.
I have always considered myself an advocate for women’s rights; I don’t support gender roles and I believe that women should have the same potential to earn in the work place. As mandated by the definition of feminism, I am a feminist. However, I believe the feminist movement is overlooking a double standard present in society.
The movie industry is letting us down. As sequels for the "Avengers" and "Transformers" movies continue to be released, I begin to question whether there is a single original idea being pursued in Hollywood. Even the beloved Disney franchise is recycling ideas, having announced the release of "Finding Dory," "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," a "Guardians of the Galaxy" sequel, a remake of "The Jungle Book," a sequel to "The Incredibles" and a third "Cars" movie in October.
About a week ago, I found a video on YouTube regarding the nature of Islam and the mindset of Muslims in the Middle East. I was not surprised to see a few experts with books published on the matter and media officials such as Bill Maher and Sam Harris speaking on the topic.
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