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From the Dorm to the Castle

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From the Dorm to the Castle By Adriana Myers From the gowns and tiaras to the fairy godmothers, it’s nearly every little girl’s dream to be a princess when she grows up. She plays dress up, simply allowing her imagination to take her to another world where she sings to animals and falls in love with a charming prince. For High Point University student, Kate Robinson, this isn’t too far off from her reality. “It’s like I get to fulfill my childhood dreams and get paid for doing it,” she said. Most HPU students find themselves working in restaurants, coffee shops or on campus. However, Kate finds her petite self stepping into a large, pink ball gown with puffy sleeves and detailed gold stitching. She does her own makeup so that her skin appears flawless and her eyes pop like a princess. She finishes her look with a red-velvet colored wig to mask her natural, dirty blonde hair.  Kate, 19, currently works for Reserving Royalty Character Company and Fairytale Palace where she participat...
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Student Mental Health Across HPU Campus

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 Student Mental Health Across HPU Campus The mental health struggles college students face are not to be disregarded, as mental wellness is becoming a major focus in both Student Government and the Office of Counseling Services at High Point University. By Adriana Myers Q News It's a beautiful, sunny day. The birds are chirping and the flowers blooming. Students gather to walk through the promenade to class. Sounds of chatter and laughter echo around campus as the classical music plays from each building. What can't be seen or heard, however, is the feelings of stress that consume the minds of many college students. The students who feel too overwhelmed trying to balance school, work, their social life, relationships, and physical health that they often neglect taking care of their mental well-being. The conversation of student mental health is becoming a prominent topic in teens and young adults throughout the country. Along with the stress that comes from being an independent...
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5 Red Flags You're Dealing With 'Situational' Depression 'Situational' depression is commonly seen in those who experience a traumatic event. With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, here are a few determining factors that you may be suffering from 'situational' depression. By Adriana Myers Q News Depression is not a one-size-fits-all experience. For many, it persists for a long time or feels as though it’s constantly recurring. For others, it may only arise under specific circumstances and for a short duration. This latter condition is what many call “situational depression.” “Situational depression is a depressive experience that is triggered by a traumatic event or a change in a person’s life, such as job loss, the death of a loved one or an unstable work environment,” said   Greg Kushnick, a licensed psychologist in New York. “It is usually considered to be a normal reaction to a major life change or trauma.” He noted that a depressive reaction to the  COVID-1...
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