Column: depression

In today’s society, depression is a topic that is widely ignored and thought about as a “cry for help” or merely stress related. Although depression effects 18 percent of the U.S. population and is one of the most common mental illnesses, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) it is overlooked and can be hard to recognize by psychiatrists. Depression is like feeling that you’re hungry, but not knowing what you want to eat. Sometimes it can be silent and hidden, which is a reason why it can often go undiagnosed and lead to more underlying problems such as anxiety disorders or suicide.

Black friday overrides Thansksgiving

Thanksgiving has been a national holiday since the 1600s, but now it is often overshadowed by Black Friday sales. The holiday is meant to be a time of giving thanks, not fighting people for a TV outside of Best Buy.

ROTC cadets share what they are most thankful for

Thinking of what I am grateful for can be difficult. There are so many things that I can consider. Thinking specifically about the Army ROTC program at Shippensburg University, I cannot say a single bad thing about it.

Things to love most about Thanksgiving

As the fall months leave and winter approaches, everything seems to be about Christmas. As soon as Halloween is over, we jump right over the best holiday of them all — Thanksgiving.

Fun Facts

Here, you can find interesting facts all relating back to the stories published this week in Ship Speaks. Read the corresponding stories to see how each fact relates.

Do’s and Don’ts of the end of the semester

Missy

Shedding light on transgender Inequality

Have you ever been in a classroom and had your professor call you by the wrong name? This name being the one that you have come to own as your identity — the one you have grown with. How would you feel, even after you have told your professor what your name is, if they still call you by the wrong one? Probably not so great, right?

Do’s and Don’ts of job interviews

Missy

Sammi Ennico

Fun Facts

Here, you can find interesting facts all relating back to the stories published this week in Ship Speaks. Read the corresponding stories to see how each fact relates.

NFL officiating going downhill

With the NFL season well underway, Americans everywhere are filled with elation every Monday, Thursday and Sunday at the sight of one helmet hitting another.

The NFL has created too many rules, they are now restricting the game and not allowing traditional football to be played.

Now that the elections are over, people need to rebuild lost friendships and let go of anger over recent political issues.

SU encourages students to vote

For children growing up, a professional career in sports is one of the most sought-after jobs. However, once high school rolls around, the harsh reality of what it takes to be an athlete becomes overwhelming.

Do’s and Don’ts of college

Missy

Fun Facts

Here, you can find interesting facts all relating back to the stories published this week in Ship Speaks. Read the corresponding stories to see how each fact relates.

Digital world harming reality

As technology advances, it seems as though people lose touch with reality more and more. Walking around campus, you will not see a single person without a phone in his or her hand or looking down at some sort of device.

People today have become so consumed with technology and by obsessing over reality stars, reality has been lost.

Media is the biggest influence in politics

With the presidential election quickly approaching, the media have played a huge role in how the candidates are perceived. Many news stations fit into the category of being primarily liberal or conservative. This year especially has shown that separation.

Social media is influencing people’s views about the election.