mental health
February 6, 2025
Conversations around masculinity
The health and wellness department hosted a bonus convocation titled “Healthy Masculinity: Authentic Conversation,” on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The event, which took place in the evening, drew a crowd of 131 students, with 78 identifying as male, according to Kevin Schultz, assistant director of residence life. Though convocations which address identity and cultural norms aren’t new to campus, they aren’t a frequent occurrence. Schultz said, “Having them less often makes the message, I think, ring a little louder.” Patty Hartshorn, director of health and wellness and Title IX coordinator, said that the idea for this convocation began last semester. “There...
November 14, 2024
My guide for avoiding the winter blues
The malaise of winter is hitting us all once again. Instead of trying to use one of those weird, insanely bright lamps that don’t seem to do anything, you should follow my suggestions for fending off seasonal depression. 1. Cause controversy in your classes Bored? Looking for an easy dopamine hit? Raise your hand and drop a crazy take in the middle of class. You might get canceled, but at least you’re noteworthy. Another option would be to push GC’s lack of a dress code to the limit. How little can you wear till your professors start saying something? Who...
September 5, 2024
Hartshorn takes on two roles in one
“I am five feet tall and sometimes people think I am the scariest person on campus,” said one of the newer additions to Goshen College, Patty Hartshorn. “I understand that feeling, but I almost always have candy!” Hartshorn joins GC as the new Director of Health and Wellness and Title IX Coordinator. Hartshorn will also continue work alongside the peer wellness educators, the group on campus that works closely with the Health and Wellness Director to bring awareness to issues of mental health and substance abuse. Hartshorn holds a Master of Science in Academic Advising from Kansas State University, and...
March 14, 2024
Wanting to live
“I’ve thought about dying, a few times.” As the monologue continued, it became harder and harder to breathe. That’s something really special about Goshen Monologues. Now, I’m a male, and I can’t say that I identify with — or fully understand — the feminine experience, and not all of the stories speak to me. And that’s OK! I am not the reason this is happening, and it’s not something made for me. But some of the stories, the emotions, the experiences that were expressed in Monologues on Sunday night really rang true to me — and are the reasons for...