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Mind over body: An eating disorder

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ANONYMOUS  Trigger Warning: The following article discusses eating disorders. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the Counseling Center at (716) 673-3424 or visit fredonia.edu/student-life/counseling for more information.  I’ve always been fascinated by drastic weight loss and weight gain. I remember waiting in the check-out......
Life & Arts

Relaxing playlist for finals week: My recommendations

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JORDAN BUDD Special to The Leader         There are several articles on the web that discuss songs that have been scientifically proven to reduce stress and anxiety, but rather than copying those down into my article verbatim, I’ve decided to take a different approach.  I didn’t overthink this playlist by......
Opinion

What does student mental health look like at Fredonia?

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CHLOE KOWALYK Asst. News Editor The past few semesters have not been easy for the majority of college students.  The combined stress of COVID-19, the fights against racial violence and the immediate switch to online learning and isolation have had detrimental effects on the mental health of college students.  According......
News

Faculty upset with administration’s handling of mental health days: “No one consulted us”

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JESSICA MEDITZ Editor in Chief Despite not getting the week-long spring break that many desired, students are pleased with Fredonia’s decision to implement two mental health days for the most part. “Honestly very surprised this actually happened,” one student wrote on The Leader’s Instagram post announcing the administration’s decision.  But......
Life & Arts

Fredonia presents FREDwell Lounge in recent push for mental health support

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ALYSSA BUMP Life & Arts Editor After a year of isolation, many students are looking for face-to-face interaction whenever possible.  Luckily, the new FREDwell Lounge is now open to all students. The lounge is located on the second floor of the Williams Center in room S221.  In an email sent......
Life & Arts

Caitlin Sweet’s “Portraits of Society: Mental Effects”

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ALYSSA BUMP Life & Arts Editor Caitlin Sweet’s solo art exhibition shines a light on the harsh reality of societal pressure.  “Portraits of Society: Mental Effects” features 15 acrylic paintings that have been created over the past three years.  In her artist statement, Sweet said, “This group of paintings is......

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