This article originally appeared in The South End's Winter 2019 Back to School print edition.

My favorite fall activity is standing outside of haunted houses as I wait to see the terrified looks on my friends’ faces as they exit, while sipping a warm cup of apple cider. This was not the case on Oct. 29 as I went through the fifth annual Haunted Chats in Chatsworth Tower Apartments, h…

You never really think about your gender, until you have to. Until you realize that there is a distinct split in who you are and how people see you. When those two don’t align the weight of that sits heavy, with language and speech adding more to that mass.

A yearly flu vaccine is the protection against the flu. How well does it work? Studies by CDC researchers and other experts indicate the flu vaccine reduces the risk of doctor’s visits due to flu by about 40-60%.1 Although it does not guarantee complete protection against the flu, people who…

Wayne State University, the College of Nursing and the Campus Health Center are committed to providing an atmosphere that values student health and wellness. As such, the university is seeking feedback from students to assess health behaviors with the goal of providing better services and support.

This represents the fourth consecutive win for Wayne State University in the statewide challenge.

I think there are two points of consideration with the foreign language requirement: first, to what degree is the university ultimately responsible for ensuring student success in careers, at least in all aspects? And second, what obligation does the university have in minimizing the cost to students?

While the new General Education requirements open doors to students and faculty alike, cutting the language requirement in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will harm our university’s reputation and limit our students’ opportunities on the job market.

When the term “immunization” comes up, controversy often follows. Despite overwhelming scientific evidence to the contrary, people still believe that immunizations can cause autism, that there are unsafe levels of mercury and formaldehyde in them, and that flu shots give people the flu. All …

Editor's note: The content of a submitted letter does not necessarily represent the views of The South End, its editorial board or employees. 

With mercury leaving retrograde on May 3, get ready for new beginnings this month after a time of reflection.

The Campus Health Center offers tips on how to cope with exam stress.

A look into the prospects of autistic adults, after the loss of their parents or lifelong caregivers, within the United States’ current system.    

Saturn, Venus and Mercury will be in retrograde this month, bringing different emotions to the table. Saturn will give us what we deserve, depending on our past actions because it evokes karma – if you believe in that sort of thing. Venus is the planet of love, so April can bring passion to …

As spring break and springtime approaches, the Campus Health Center offers advice for students who plan on traveling.

The small doses of sun March has in store will help guide us out of our winter-brain-funk, and each of the signs will experience personal renovations and renewal. 

The Campus Health Center talks about sexual health and the importance of getting tested for STIs. 

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The Campus Health Center explains just how important it is to get a flu shot.

Since Mercury moved out of retrograde on Jan. 8, things have been looking up. The February horoscopes prove that harsh times and difficult experiences lead to solid lessons and fresh perspectives. A lot of the signs this month will see success in practical areas and will gain the ability to …

Mercury in retrograde is affecting all of us in a negative light and providing a harsh end to a truly terrible year. Unlock your 2017 January horoscopes to start the year off on a good note.

Former TSE news editor reflects on a memory of the longest serving president of Wayne State in an open letter to the editor. 

Learn what vaccines you need to protect yourself from while on Wayne State's campus.

Editor's Note: This message was sent out to Wayne State employees via a campus-wide email on June 23. 

On Memorial Day, we honor the countless Americans who have served in the armed forces. There were roughly 658,000 veterans in Michigan last year, approximately one third of whom live in Metro Detroit.

America should always be a place where a person who is willing to work hard has a fair shot to get ahead and have success in life, no matter his or her background. People like Tina Reyes, from Flint, who earned the grades that got her accepted into one of our top Michigan universities. When …

I have two brothers. Anthony is 11, and he’ll tell you his thoughts the second he thinks them. Addison is 8, and I have no idea what his voice even sounds like.

The Washington Post recently described Detroit as a rising “food mecca.” Over the past year alone, Detroit’s food industry welcomed Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery, Treat Dreams, and Central Bar + Kitchen, just to name a few. The increasing number of restaurants, bakeries, and bars will l…

Imagine, you open up your social media account and the first picture you see is a built-looking male celebrity with his shirt off. The picture has tons of “likes” and the comments are all praising how good he looks. 

How to Plan your Vacation with Prevention in Mind

As a student, you have enough to worry about without having to think about getting the flu. Catching the flu can sideline you for days or weeks, and in some cases, can even develop into something more serious.

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It’s that time of year again: resolutions. We all do it, and we all have very good intentions of making and keeping our New Year’s resolutions. However, it can be very difficult to stay committed to our resolutions for an entire year, and it can be even more challenging when we are not makin…

Why do media outlets continue to undermine tragedies that affect people of color?

I called up one of my closest friends one night and as soon as she picked up the phone, I told her, “It’s time. Come chop my hair off.”

“Netflix and chill”? You know that question isn’t as straightforward as it seems.

Just because you are comfortable discussing suicide does not mean people will think you are suicidal (just had to get that out the way). Now let’s begin the conversation.

“I just don’t understand, you’re gay or you’re straight,” the girl told my professor in my human sexuality class. “[Bisexuality] is not real, it’s just a phase.”

Let me start out by saying that I am a woman and I am African American, meaning that I have two sets of stereotypes against me.

Nutrition advice from the popular media is often misleading and confusing. This can make it especially difficult for college students to learn to eat healthy while on their own for the first time. Other factors that can contribute to a less than ideal eating pattern for college students incl…

Between exams, papers, jobs, volunteering and social engagements, it can be hard for college students to find the time to maintain a lifestyle that supports their health and wellness. Often, students don’t even get a chance to slow down until they are hit with an illness, and then are forced…