![Professor Chris Gavaler presented what he described as the world’s most unorthodox self-help seminar, “The Zombie Life,” on April 6. Photo provided by Chris Gaveler](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screen-Shot-2024-04-09-at-3.57.06-PM-1200x1179.png)
‘The Zombie Life’ explores life and death
Witty, thrilling and uncomfortable, Professor Chris Gavaler crafts a profound message about the value of living
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Mental health and media intimidation
The occasional dehumanization journalists face can clash with the modern sentiment that we should preserve our mental health
![Students can now opt to meet in-person at the University Counseling Center. Photo by Stefani Chiguluri, 24.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_0358-900x600.jpg)
Students receive less care from short-staffed university counseling center
The counseling center is down three providers, leaving students with longer wait times between appointment
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“I’ve been so disconnected:” First-years say post-pandemic burnout is real
Students are struggling with disengagement and apathy now that campus has returned to pre-pandemic norms
New club talks student-athlete mental health
GAMA will bring together student-athletes to lift each other up and talk about mental health
Mental health and addiction issues climbing in Lexington
The pandemic has drawn attention away from skyrocketing mental health problems and overdose deaths in Lexington and other rural communities
![W&L users of Yik Yak make annonymous comments about university culture and students. But some say this annonymity allows for more cyberbully-ing and discriminatory content, since posters face no consequences for their words. Photo by Stephanie Chiguluri, ‘24.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_0341-1-900x675.jpg)
Yik Yak app sparks both connection and concern on W&L campus
Some students and faculty say the app breeds cyberbullying and discrimination
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University counseling revamped
The counseling center provides new hires and expanded services this year
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Winter term mental health days let students recharge
A look into how six students spent their days off
A healthy way to escape the pandemic
There is a threat in making escapism and high-screen time a mutually exclusive and socially acceptable activity
How to beat the winter blues
As if seasonal depression isn’t already enough to deal with, we are now in the midst of a global pandemic that directly affects our ability to connect with others.
COVID-19 update: Restrictions loosened, but student concerns remain
Students call for mental health resources, grading changes and due process