Education

Yale Will Not Save Her
Hyerim Bianca Nam | May 31, 2024
Content warning: This column contains references to sexual violence. On April 2, University President Peter Salovey emailed the Yale community under the subject line “Your Yale, Your Voice,” asking us to complete the 2024 Campus

The gifted and talented program is flawed
Vikki Amourgianos | May 24, 2024
In the fifth grade, my family moved and I transferred to a new school district in New Jersey. In the West Orange school district, I gained admission into the High Aptitude Program, a gifted and talented

Status update: In a toxic relationship with academia
Mariana Martinez | May 17, 2024
As amazing as academia can be, it also has a darker, alienating side. “I love academia, but is it good for my mental health?” “I don’t know who I am, but I have no

Black Princeton is fragmented. Let’s consolidate.
Luqmaan Bamba | May 10, 2024
[Editor’s note: Although this essay focuses on Princeton, the issue may be relevant to many colleges and schools.] BSU, PASA, PCC, PEESA, PNSA, PABW, PBMA — call it the alphabet soup of Black student organizations. These are groups intended to cater to specific

From swiping to sipping: The digital pathway to dependency
Rachelle Evans | May 3, 2024
More than five billion people use some form of social media. In the United States, 75% of teens have an active account on a social media platform. Digitization has crept into our lives and altered our world. People check

Intolerance towards disagreements is dangerous
Nada Abdulaziz | April 26, 2024
I’ve always considered myself a rather stubborn individual, but alongside that trait, I’ve prided myself on a certain level of self-awareness. I’ve been cautious never to impose my thoughts onto others, respecting their perspectives even

The feminine urge to apologize
Grace Harris | April 19, 2024
It is almost as if “sorry” is the default response for women. They apologize for having emotions and showing them, for asking a valid question and for walking in the same direction as someone in

Unlocking the dopamine code: A blueprint for college student well-being
Seth Gabrielson | April 12, 2024
As college students navigating the complexities of academia, we often find ourselves contending with formidable adversaries: seasonal depression, lack of motivation and high levels of stress. According to the National College Health Assessment, approximately 80% of

How do I avoid the perfectionism trap?
Sharon Saline, Psy.D. | March 29, 2024
Dear Dr. Saline, I recently started my first full-time job after graduating from college and feel like I’m struggling with the adjustment. I’ve had the usual ups and downs in school which come with ADHD.




