From easing move-in day anxieties to accusations of “helicopter parenting,” the unofficial parent Facebook group remains a hot topic of discussion.
Catch and release
“‘At the end of the day, if it’s not meant to be, it’s not meant to be, and that’s okay,’ Kossman said. ‘But you can’t let it ruin your day.’”
The kids aren’t alright: Addressing the post COVID-19 generation
“Instead of being forced to isolate by mandated government shutdowns, students are now choosing to isolate of their own volition — and hurting their development as young adults in the process.”
Ask Abby: Kindness is cool
“Knowing that your negative thoughts are there and then letting them go may seem like a small step in keeping yourself in a positive mindset but it can really help.”
Reworking the walk home
The outdated assumption that a man needs to be arm-in-arm with a woman to keep her safe has no place in the twenty-first century.
How to make friends
“I think the key to gaining friendships is to simply keep an open mind and be kind.”
Let’s talk Indy walkability and public transit
“In this future, those of us stuck in the Butler bubble would be able to safely and effectively go off campus without the hassle of cars or the worry of safety on the streets of Indy.”
I’m just like other girls
I am just like every other girl, and I would not have it any other way
Reframing rejection
“There is no one I know who has a more well-rounded sense of failure than I. And, dear reader, I am not nearly as ashamed of it as I know I should be.”
Read banned books: Book bans and America’s descent towards increased censorship
Censorship is growing increasingly prevalent as more and more books are banned throughout America, and this is a major issue.