Health + Wellness

Maybe You Should Read: “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone” by Lori Gottlieb

Could talking to someone be an answer to the mental health crisis? Lori Gottlieb’s bestseller highlights the importance of real conversation, especially among college students.

Zoe Brown
11 hours ago

Everything But The Bagel: BREAKING NEWS...Stress & Burnout Don’t Equal Success

Reversing the toxic narrative that society has instilled in us for decades.

Ella Katz February 26 at 3:31 PM

Drug overdoses claim lives of four USC students within three weeks last semester

In the span of 17 days last semester, four USC students died in what turned out to be drug-related accidents, the coroner’s reports show. Three of the students died of fentanyl overdose and one died from the effects of a novel designer drug.

Karen Wang February 24 at 5:47 AM

Doctor’s orders say a simple nap may improve your disordered sleeping

Amidst the frenzy of midterms, the need to sleep often gets outranked by the need to study. We know sleep is important for optimal health and function, but what exactly happens in those several hours of shuteye? Although we don’t know all of the components behind sleep, one thing is certain: many of us don’t get enough of it.

Kasen Wong February 21 at 8:45 PM

New USG President Truman Fritz addresses student wellness plans for 2020

USC undergraduate student government revealed the winners of the USG presidential race at Monday night’s senate meeting: Truman Fritz and Rose Ritch. Running on the platform of “strength in unity,” Fritz and Ritch placed student wellbeing at the forefront of their presidential campaign.

Steven Gong February 21 at 8:02 PM

Stigma clouds return from medical leave

In the summer of 2018, a student developed a creeping butt pain. This is the story of their leave from campus, and the stigma they faced coming back.

Christine Politte February 21 at 6:31 PM

Smile and Wave: A new mental health and wellbeing podcast

Smile and Wave podcast is now streaming and tackles imposter syndrome on the first episode.

Daric Cottingham February 21 at 10:15 AM

Everything But The Bagel: How to Master the Art of Being Completely Comfortable Alone

Why taking the time to fill your cup requires reflection and solitude.

Ella Katz February 19

Big boys don’t cry. But sadbois do.

Sadboi music appeals to young men of this generation because this popular, new trend allows them to openly express their emotions. However, sadboi music cannot function as a healthy, long-term solution.

Yannie Hoang February 14

Everything But The Bagel

A new column to talk health, wellness and everything in between. But the bagel.

Ella Katz February 12

Welcome to Everything But The Bagel

Welcome to Everything But The Bagel, a weekly space to make you feel a little less stressed, and a little more grounded, just with writing instead of cream cheese. By diving deeper into the reality of life as a Trojan, Everything But The Bagel will help you get through the ups and downs of your college experience.

Ella Katz February 5

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