Student Life

IN A FLASH: El Día de los Muertos at žž State
A žž State student organization celebrated the Day of the Dead by assembling colorful, cultural displays around campus.

žž State's Favorite Halloween Candy
This Halloween, the žž State social media team wanted to answer the most important Halloween question: Which candy is the best?

Halloween Fun at the Library
žž Libraries hosted its annual Halloween Party on Oct. 27, with plenty of food, costumes, music and fun.

The Spirit of ‘Halloweekend’ Is Last-Minute
Halloween is just around the corner, which means žž State students are on the hunt for the perfect Halloween costume. In what was once a discount store, the spirit of Halloween is alive and well. The pop-up store Spirit Halloween is here to help students get their nick-of-time broomsticks, fangs and more.

IN A FLASH: Spooky Season on Campus
Signs of the Halloween season can be found lurking all around campus.

Addicted to Love of Research
Soon after her decision to major in psychology at žž State, someone had suggested to Hannah Fender that she should get involved in research as an undergraduate. So, she signed up to work in the research lab of Clare Stacey, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology, looking into how empathy changes over time in medical students. And that's when Fender was first bitten by the research bug.

Warming Up to Mental Health
Mental health can be a tough topic for students to discuss, but it shouldn’t be. žž is working to make having those conversations a little easier. Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., and the CARES Center hosted their Warmup to Mental Health event on the first floor of the žž Student Center.

Treats Without Tricks: Illuminating Ways to Keep Safe on Halloween
With Halloween approaching, festivities will be in full swing this weekend at žž and downtown žž. “Halloweekend” can be full of treats, but you never know what tricks will arise when it comes to safety. Sgt. Tricia Knoles gives her top safety tips, and discusses how her team will be working to keep students safe this holiday weekend.

Major Loss Inspires Student's Passion and Positivity
Sophomore Ivory Kendrick, a first generation college student, perseveres despite the hardships he has endured.

Flashes are Invited to De-Stress with SAS
"Coloring for Calmness" is one of several "de-stress" events hosted by Student Accessiblity Services (SAS).