Spreading of misinformation impacts US politics
Alexandra Karlinchak
October 8, 2020
If you took a walk around campus on a Sunday morning, it is not likely that you would see students lounging around on Upper Quad reading the morning paper over a piping cup of Camino coffee. Instead, a vision of computer screens glaring against glasses lenses and the sound of fingertips tapping speedily against sm...
Debate reflects blatant political failures
Alexandra Karlinchak
October 1, 2020
If you have access to a television, a computer or even an annoying suitemate who cannot for the life of them stop talking about every political podcast under the sun, chances are, you were well aware of the first presidential debate that was held in Cleveland, Ohio on Tuesday night. And if you are the aforemention...
Counseling Center struggles with demand
Alexandra Karlinchak
October 1, 2020
In this third installation about the various mental health resources that exist on Wake Forest’s campus, the University Counseling Center (UCC) is the final subject at hand. And what better way to examine the UCC’s impact on campus than by interviewing the very individuals who benefit from its services...
Office of Wellbeing adapts to COVID-19
Alexandra Karlinchak
September 24, 2020
One thing that people who have gone through periods of anxiety or depression will tell you is that being proactive is far more effective than being reactive when it comes to effectively treating mental illness. This proactive approach can present itself in the form of cultivating and maintaining heal...
Finding support in the time of COVID-19
Alexandra Karlinchak
September 17, 2020
After only one month back on campus, a large portion of the student body is struggling with mental health in ways they never have before. People feel isolated due to online classes and limited human contact, and the University Counseling Center’s (UCC) lack of staffing and funding, as reported by t...
Third party voting minimizes electoral impact
Alexandra Karlinchak
September 10, 2020
With only 54 days until the 2020 election, tensions around the country are running at an all-time high. There is a lot at stake for a large number of people, and not many are exactly thrilled with the choices America’s two-party system has allotted them. This said, I am here as a voter and as a citizen to ask yo...
University counseling remains underfunded
Alexandra Karlinchak
September 3, 2020
Since returning to campus, a new topic of conversation has replaced the usual chatter about mundane schoolwork and muggy frat basements. The subject in question? Mental wellness… or lack thereof. It is no surprise that people’s mental health has taken a serious blow throughout the past six months in part...
Not your Mother’s Campus Tour
Alexandra Karlinchak
August 14, 2020
Freshmen, it is no secret that this school year is not exactly what you anticipated your first year at Wake Forest to be like. With social distancing guidelines in place and plans shifting day by day, you might feel unprepared to tackle the challenges and changes that lie ahead. That is where I come in...
Uncoupling From Social Media Ameliorates Stress
Alexandra Karlinchak
April 13, 2020
The panic and agony associated with the current state of the country is tangible. Unable to leave the confines of their homes to connect with others, people have resorted to social media to quench their desire for human connection. For many, it brings a sense of joy. Even I have found myself tearing up at wholesom...
Bernie Sanders Officially Ends Presidential Campaign And Endorses Joe Biden
Alexandra Karlinchak
April 13, 2020
On Wednesday, April 8, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders ended his presidential campaign, conceding the democratic nomination to former Vice President Joe Biden. Less than one week later, Sanders officially endorsed Biden. Sanders has made it clear to his persistent voter base that success was not a possibil...
Divide Among DNC Creates Uncertainty
Alexandra Karlinchak
March 5, 2020
It is common knowledge that March comes “in like a lion and out like a lamb.” Lately, there seems to have been an emphasis on the “out” part. Earlier this week, Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Senator Amy Klobuchar announced their resignation from the 2020 Democratic race. These two former Democratic candidates d...
How To Make Mental Health A Priority
Alexandra Karlinchak
February 13, 2020
Well, it’s officially that time in the semester again. It’s the “not-quite-midterms-yet-but-also-there-are-four-exams-shoved-into-a-three-day-period-before-the-drop-date” point, and it is safe to say that the student body is feeling the pressure. Balancing academics, extracurriculars, finances, h...
