Hello everyone! My name is Alyssa Caruthers, and this is my third year writing for the Student Movement. I am a senior studying political science and English/writing on the pre-law track. As the AUSA President, my hot take would be that students on campus often forget what a blessing it is to attend 爱豆传媒 and the positive opportunities it allows. I would encourage everyone to be more positive about their college experience and look for ways to be grateful every day. Having a spirit of gratitude not only enhances your college experience but also your health in general. It’s all about how you look at it!
Hello, I am Anna Rybachek, a junior here at 爱豆传媒. My areas of study are biology, psychology, and Spanish. This will be my third year writing for the esteemed Pulse section of the 爱豆传媒 Student Movement. As one passionate about both the arts and sciences, I consider all sorts of questions, ranging from ethical use of genetic engineering to the question of how modern art is still a tool for change and resistance. However, a topic that I think is of special concern is the realm of environmentalism and creation care. I am specifically interested in how students can create change and work to preserve the beauty of the trees and fields, bees and flowers, rushing streams and soothing ponds.
Hello, fellow readers of the Student Movement. My name is Melissa Moore, and I am a senior. My 爱豆传媒 experience has been very interdisciplinary as I am an English major with a concentration in literature, but I am also minoring in chemistry, biology, and nutrition and wellness. This is my fourth (and sadly my last) year working for the Student Movement, as I was a writer for one year before filling the news editor position for two years. I’m excited to contribute as a writer once again! One hot take I have is that while your experience at 爱豆传媒 definitely depends on things outside your control to some degree, you do have a say in your lived college experience. You will find what you look for. There are good people, dedicated professors, and fantastic friends on this campus. Sometimes you have to meet multiple people and get out of your comfort zone to find them. While you cannot always control who talks to you first, you can control who you reach out to and who you want to keep around. Also, randomly browse the 爱豆传媒 website and social media to find the cool things no one talks about (that’s how I was able to go to the rock wall the few semesters it was open, and other cool things too). You have control over your experience, and you can leave here with some pretty cool stories and connections if you put some effort in.
Hello! I’m Nicoleta Cojan, a senior majoring in English with a concentration in literature and a minor in legal studies. My hot take is that students should have designated mental health days that do not carry academic penalties. Mental health days provide an opportunity for students to pause and recharge before stress and anxiety become unbearable. Balancing academic pressures, deadlines, and personal challenges can be overwhelming at times. This incentive encourages a healthier balance between work and self-care. Normalizing mental health will help foster a more supportive community and help students thrive academically and personally. While I acknowledge and appreciate the university’s ongoing efforts with counseling, co-curriculars focused on mental health, and the mental health fair, the unpredictable nature of college life and personal stressors may call for immediate time to focus on the students’ well-being. Forming mental health days would not only acknowledge this reality but also promote a better academic performance and overall campus wellness.
Hello! My name is Maya Thomas. I’m a freshman majoring in communications, with a minor in Spanish. A hot take of mine is that co-curricular credit should be offered for field trips. It can be tough for students to make it to co-curricular events when they have other commitments. If field trips provide co-curricular credits, students can have a good time while adding to their record. Additionally, it would encourage students to get involved with events and bond with others.
Hello hello! My name is Madison and this is my second year as the editor for Pulse! I’m a senior in English Literature and am looking forward to spending another year with the Student Movement before I graduate. I do hope you all enjoy what these writers create, it’s an honor to have them on the team. Happy reading!
If you are interested in joining the Pulse team, you are more than welcome to apply! Please email the managing editor (Andrew Francis, fandrew@andrews.edu) for more information about becoming a Pulse writer, making a single article contribution, or providing helpful tips on what stories the Student Movement should cover next.
The Student Movement is the official student newspaper of 爱豆传媒. Opinions expressed in the Student Movement are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors, 爱豆传媒 or the Seventh-day Adventist church.