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Reflecting on Transgender Day of Remembrance

CW: Transphobia and trans misogyny, discriminatory violence. This blog includes some details about the murder and violence against trans people, specifically Black trans women. If this story is too close to your heart and you need support, please visit The Trans Lifeline or The 988 Suicide & Crisis Prevention Lifeline. For members and supporters of the trans community, […]

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Meet the Fall/Winter 2023-2024 You Matter Blogger Council!

Name: Jordan Pronouns: She/Her Age: 21 Where I live: Westmoreland, NY If you could ask a historical figure one question, what would it be and why? I would ask Mahatma Gandhi “How would you adapt your philosophy of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience to address modern global challenges such as social injustice and climate change?” Gandhi was […]

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College Tips 101

Hi, everyone! Do you want to go to college? Are you in college already? Your choice is valid, whether you choose to go to college or not; some people benefit from it and some don’t. But for those of you who do want to go to college and are worried about it and those of […]

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Academic Anxiety

Data shows that approximately 32% of teens suffer from anxiety, and that this number is expected to grow. Academic anxiety is a subset of generalized anxiety resulting from schoolwork or stress related to schoolwork. A 2015 Cornell University study identified four components of academic anxiety: Worry: Thoughts that prevent you from successfully studying or completing […]

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Mental Health Awareness

Every fall, we have a couple of back-to-back awareness months surrounding mental health. While September is dedicated to suicide prevention awareness, October focuses on mental health more broadly. With World Mental Health Day coming up on October 10th, we’re trying to spread some awareness! Spreading awareness is important because it offers connection to community, education, […]

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