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Breaking the Silence: Understanding Sexual Assault

“I Won’t Eat or Rest Until I Finish Studying:" Types of Subtle Self-Harm

Feel Free Drinks, D8, and Zyns: What to Know About Trending Gas Station Drugs

Gym Culture and Eating Disorders: When Working Out Does More Harm Than Good

“I’m Worried About My Friend:” What to Do if Your Friend Is in an Unhealthy Relationship

The Reality of Being the "Strong Friend:" When Asking for Help Feels Hard

When it Feels Like Everyone Has Their Life Together: Why Social Media Isn’t Reflective of Reality

They're Not Abusve, Just Controlling: Recognizing the Subtle Signs of Emotional Abuse

The Quiet Normalization of Vaping: How Campus Culture May Encourage E-Cigarette Use

Chikera Nnoli

RISE Blog | Mid-Semester Slump vs. Burnout: Recognizing the Difference and Finding Support

Ashliegh Rigtrup

Faith Dolan

Audrey Hudson & Faith Dolan

Ayin Lewis

Ashliegh Rigtrup & Xander Sanders

Santos Jose Ramirez Jr., Ashliegh Rigtrup, & Funmi Arowolo

Bavitha Thomas and Beya Medellin

Kylie Crowe & Giana Matheny

Ayin Lewis, Makel Dandridge, & Avery Matak

Beya Medellin & Bavitha Thomas

Kylie Crowe & Giana Matheny

Ayin Lewis & Xander Sanders

Deji Sanya and Avery Matak

Bavitha Thomas

Payton Preston

Amanda Piel & Princess Nwora

Ashliegh Rigtrup

Makel Dandridge & Audrey Hudson

Santos J. Ramirez and Beya Medellin

Andrea Nuñez, Ashliegh Rigtrup, Kylie Crowe and Nishita Amle

Faith Dolan

Princess Nwora and Amanda Piel

Rae McDonald

MARIAH CARLO, FAITH DOLAN, AVERY MATAK, & ANDREA NUNEZ

EMMA DIMSDLE

Presley Black

Faith Dolan & Larissa Vargas

Faith Dolan

Faith Dolan

Iris Choo

Silas James

Faith Dolan

Macy Chambers

Avery Matak

Andrea Nunez

Madelyn Lowe

Larissa Castaneda Vargas

Andrea Nunez

Makayla Klie

Mariah Carlo

Xander Sanders

Larissa Castaneda Vargas

Mary Carmen Dorantes

Kai McDonald

Roman Konopa

Dannie Haakinson

Mariah Carlo

Erika Camarillo

Dannie Haakinson

Ariadne Alexandrides, Giselle Mendoza, and Larissa Castaneda Vargas, & Presley Black

Kai McDonald

Vanessa Baro

Presley Black

Presley Black

Dannie Haakinso

Kai McDonald

Makayla Klie

Mia Chu

Mary Carmen Dorantes

Sochinenyenwa Onubogu

Elizabeth Perry

Taylor Skeete

Luis Caballero, Roman Konopa, and Parker Whittenburg

Mia Chu

Roman Konopa

Erika Camarillo

Lauryn Flores

Abigail Tackitt

Amy McPherson

Luis Caballero and Parker Whittenburg

Mia Chu

Makayla Klie

Katelyn Lilley

Roman Konopa

Amy McPherson

Joyous Njoku

Daphne De La Fuente

Giselle Mendoza

Erika Camarillo

Joyous Njoku

Dawson Westurn

Dawson Westurn

Joyous Njoku

Abby Kerner

Esmeralda Aguilera and Sofia Miller

Sofia Miller

Collin Guilbeau and Esmeralda Aguilera

Mia Chu

Miranda Wilson

Daphne De La Fuente

Katelyn Lilley

Rebecca Israel

Jorgann Holgersen and Sofia Miller

Rebecca Israel

Joyous Njoku & the Peer Ed Stress Management Committee

Miranda Wilson

Mia Chu

Collin Guilbeau and Katelyn Lilley

Esmeralda Aguilera and Jorgann Holgersen

Dawson Westurn and Rebecca Israel

Mackenzie Lewis

Miranda Wilson

Mackenzie Lewis

The RISE Blog is written by students for students. Our group of trained Peer Educators write extensively on trending topics.

Breaking the Silence: Understanding Sexual Assault

“I Won’t Eat or Rest Until I Finish Studying:" Types of Subtle Self-Harm

Feel Free Drinks, D8, and Zyns: What to Know About Trending Gas Station Drugs

Gym Culture and Eating Disorders: When Working Out Does More Harm Than Good

“I’m Worried About My Friend:” What to Do if Your Friend Is in an Unhealthy Relationship

The Reality of Being the "Strong Friend:" When Asking for Help Feels Hard

When It Feels Like Everyone Has Their Life Together: Why Social Media Isn't Reflective of Reality

"They’re Not Abusive, Just Controlling:" Recognizing the Subtle Signs of Emotional Abuse

The Quiet Normalization of Vaping: How Campus Culture May Encourage E-Cigarette Use

What to Know About Sexting: Boundaries, Screenshots, and Digital Consent

RISE Blog | Mid-Semester Slump vs. Burnout: Recognizing the Difference and Finding Support

Healthy Conflict Isn’t Toxic: How to Have Hard Conversations Without Burning Bridges

Stress & Vaping

Stress, Holidays, & The Pandemic

Effects of Pornography on Young Men's Expectations, Health, and Mindset

Medication or Misuse? The Difference Between Prescription Drug Use & Abuse

Sex Ed Didn’t Teach Me This: Vaginal Health & Hygiene

Reducing Screen Time

Breathwork 101: What it is & Why You Should Try It

What are the Chances?: The Facts About Gambling

Kindness: The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Stress: Friend or Foe?

College Students, Drugs, & Alcohol: A Discussion on Substance Abuse

Values in Passion: Ethics, Health, and Safety

Doom Scrolling and Downtime: Finding Time to Breathe

Healthy Friendships

"Love" in the Excess

How to Party Safely

How to be an Active Bystander Using Euphoria

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Beat the Winter Blues

Reeling vs. Dealing: A Look at Dependency and Coping

When Should You See Your Gynecologist?

Why We Can't Puke & Rally

Making Friends Over the Summer

Task Management to Study Habits: Your Guide to Staying Organized

Natural & Artificial Highs

Being a Better Bystander: Seizure Awareness

Breathe Easy, Sleep Well: A Guide to Healthy Sleeping Habits

Become a Period Pal: How to Support Someone During Their Menstrual Cycle

New Year, New Outlook: How to Use Shmoody to Reach your Goals

Vaping, COVID-19, & You

Self-Help with TAO

Mood Music: Songs & Science

Headed Home: Safety Behind the Wheel

Spring Cleaning for you Mental Wellbeing

Dorm Domestic Violence

The Stigma Around Men's Mental Health

Flavored Air or Safety Hazard?

How Alcohol Can Affect Depression and Suicide

Redefining Fomo: Fun On My Own

COVID-19 and Your Sexual Health and Wellness: What Does it Mean

Take It Easy: How to Manage Stress During Finals

It’s Time to Cancel “Cancel Culture”

Cuffing Season: Don't Get Cuffed Into Cuffing Season

Man Up: How the Stigma of Masculinity Can Hurt Male Survivors

The Stigmatization of STDs in the College Climate

Creating Healthy New Year's Goals

CBT & Coping Mechanisms

Where's it Legal? A Look at Marijuana Laws in the US

TIME MANAGEMENT IS LIFE MANAGEMENT

Identifying the Warning Signs and Taking Action: The Do’s and Don'ts of Interfering In a Domestic Violence Situation

The Shame Game: How the Stigma about Recovery Prevents Healing

The Concept of Virginity

What Makes You You

What to Expect at Your First Pap Smear

Food for Thought: Eating Disorders in College Students & Spotting the Signs

Alleviating Stress Through Meditation and Yoga

Raider, What Now?: Diving Deeper into STIs

Inceldom 101 & How You Can Help

Narcissism & You

The Warning Signs of Suicide

Budget Like a Boss

HOW TO HEALTHILY DEAL WITH TRAUMA

Creative Expression for Survivors of Sexual Assault

Stress Management & Meditation

From Boost to Burnout: Caffeine and its Adverse Effects on Well-Being

Mask, Phone, Wallet, and Keys: College Life Amidst a Pandemic

Love in the Time of COVID

Self-Love: A Guide to Safe Masturbation for Everyone

"Can’t We All Just Get Along?” Conflict Resolution Edition

How to Support Survivors of Sexual Assault

What Makes You You: Part Two

Come To Your Senses About Pleasure

Safe Escape: Traveling for Spring Break

Birth Control: More Than Preventing Pregnancy

What We Can Learn From Dr. Martin Luther King Junior About Being An Active Bystander

Street Smarts: Self-Defense and Tips for Staying Safe

Consent Crash Course

Party Drugs: A Crash Course

Disabled People Can Love Too–What Relationships Look Like for Disabled People

Real Homies Don’t Haze

Anxiety: From Surviving to Thriving

The 5-4-3-2-1 Mindfulness Method

Feminine Hygiene 101

Misconceptions of College Life: College Students & Substance

5 Tips for Managing Conflict Around the Holidays

Supporting Survivors: The Do’s and Don’ts

Don’t Let Your Irish Luck Run Out: A Guide For Staying Safe On St. Patrick’s Day

The Culture of Mental Health

Managing the Stress of a Job Search

Birth Control: More Complicated Than You Think?

Benefits of Volunteering

Fact or Fiction?: Discovering if Health Trends Really Work

It's Time to Check In

Don't Forget to Water Your Own Flowers

Destigmatizing STIs

My Experience with TAO

Saying No: A Guide to Abstaining from Alcohol and Drugs

Alcohol Flush Reaction & Sobriety

The Pressure Pill: Why Students Turn to Study Drugs and What It Costs

Understanding Sexual Coercion

Supporting Survivors: A Look Into Navigating Difficult Conversations, Empathy, & Resources

Behind the Post: Spotting the Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship

Getting Your Best Night's Sleep: Tips and Tricks

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