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The Neuroscience of Code-Switching

CIERA THACKER | 5:46pm

For many Black students, code-switching isn’t a choice; it’s a matter of survival. It’s the slight shift in tone before raising your hand in class, the careful wording in emails to professors, the way your voice, posture, or even gestures change depending on who’s in the room. On predominantly white campuses, these adjustments often become automatic, but what does it cost mentally and emotionally?

Seasonal Depression Ain’t Just the Winter Blues

CIERA THACKER | Jan. 26

When the temperature drops and daylight disappears before dinner, a lot of us joke about being in our “winter depression era.” But for many people, especially college students, seasonal depression is more than just a vibe. It’s a clinically recognized form of depression that can significantly affect sleep, energy, focus, and overall well-being, especially during the winter months. It’s real, it’s disruptive, and it’s way more common than we talk about.

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The Neuroscience of Code-Switching

Seasonal Depression Ain’t Just the Winter Blues

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