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COVID-19 and student mental health: Where we are, how to do better

By Eliza Dickson | March 19

In the fall 2020 exit survey conducted by TCU Senate, 73% of respondents rated their mental health as 5 or lower on a 10-point scale and over 80% stated that their mental health negatively impacted their motivation, academics, work and social lives. These statistics are frightening, yet not surprising considering the cumulative stressors on college students over the last year.

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To curb spread of coronavirus variants, students must abide by public health guidelines

By Eliza Dickson | February 3

Students returned to campus at a turning point in the pandemic. Two weeks ago, President Biden took office and vowed to take centralized, science-based action to stop the spread. Since the end of last semester, over 20 million people across the United States have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, a stunning triumph of scientific innovation in the face of a deadly virus. Cases have been steadily declining — near 30% in the past two weeks. Hopes are high, and for good reason. 

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