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Maytinee Kramer

New York City sets a standard for ‘menstrual equality’

Tampon. Sanitary napkin. Panty liner. Period. Just a few years ago, it was rare and even taboo to hear or speak these words in public. Today, they are being written into law.

Please proudly pass your pads

Women should be proud of their bodies, and most importantly, have dignity throughout their menstrual process.

Student Thoughts: We should put the ‘men’ in menstruation

Along with women, men should take part in breaking the taboo that surrounds menstruation. One way to start is to carry feminine hygiene products.

“All-nighter” culture is counterintuitive

As final exams week looms nearer, sleep-deprived students are dozing off in library cubicles, napping on the benches or grass outside and even catching a few z’s in their cars. All-nighters are nothing short of ordinary, but the college experience is fueling a burnout culture where it’s normal, and sometimes even celebrated to forego sleep.

Texting can be a tool to combat depression

Through smartphones, computers, and gaming consoles, people are permanently plugged into a network of social devices, creating a culture of “connected cocooning.” However, studies have shown that with the heavy rise of technology usage comes negative effects on sleep quality, stress levels and general mental health.

Sugar daddies-dangerous donors

However, in the recent years, a growing number of students, particularly female, have sought unconventional ways of funding their tuition. Multiple studies find that female students are using “sugar daddy” services to supplement their income and pay for their studies.

Social media’s role in our smoking youth

Technology and social media has allowed imagery of smoking to enter the personal scope of the consumer.

Feminine products not a luxury item

Everyone knows girls and women menstruate, so there is no reason to treat periods as dirty little secrets. Luckily, a growing number of advocates, entrepreneurs and female lawmakers are challenging the taboo and putting all cards about the subject on the table.

Social media – a negative network

Social media and smartphones have changed our personal and social lives, giving us the means to broadcast our thoughts and lives to the world. However, the influence of social media on girls is of particular importance because of their vulnerability, and because they’re the heaviest users of social networking.

Energy stimulants are ruining our bodies

As soon as we wake up in the morning, most of us reach out for a cup of coffee or an energy drink. However, what many of us don’t know is the cost of consuming energy stimulants and how our bodies react to them.

Student Thoughts: Meditation and exercise to combat depression

College is an exciting time, but it can also be very challenging and demanding, so Panthers are bound to feel stressed throughout the semester. Stress can be good as it keeps you alert, motivated and primed to respond to danger. However, too much stress or chronic stress could lead to depression.

Students: You’re not alone when dealing with stress

According to a study by the Center for Collegiate Mental Health at Penn State, more than 100,000 students nationwide at 140 colleges and universities were surveyed having sought help at campus counseling centers.
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