Avoiding people is not a practice I take lightly. It is an art. As a predestined hermit, I will come out of my shell just this once to share the wondrous possibilities of avoiding human interaction at all costs.  The art of avoiding people is a life skill that can most effectively be utilized by introverts, but extroverts are also more than welcome to join the brigade.  Humans by nature are social creatures, I admit, and on a campus focused on tightly knit communities it can be hard to go anywhere without interacting with at least one person who...

By Ana Yoder • February 20, 2025 • Funnies

As spring toys with the idea of making an appearance this year, the slightly warmer temperatures have put some people in the best moods they’ve been in since last semester. I am one of those people.  However, I’m also here to tell you that there is so much more that can be done for your mental health beyond the high you get from Mother Nature blessing you with a few warm minutes of sun each week. Oh, and as for my qualifications, I got an ‘A’ in Wellness for Life, and I’m pretty sure we talked about mental health in...

By Lukas Bontrager-Waite • April 4, 2024 • Funnies

A mass email was sent out to many women on the Goshen College campus. They were asked to provide the best piece of advice they have received. Women of all ages, races and cultural backgrounds were asked the same question, but the common denominator was the same: sharing the feminine experience.                                                                                                                                       “In the journey of womanhood, I’ve discovered that change is inevitable and s—- happens. That’s right, SHIFT happens! Life presents challenges, but with each shift, we adapt and rise. Throughout our transformative journeys, my advice is to establish boundaries, identify your support system, embrace vulnerability, and navigate each...

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