self help

Vol State Student Talks About Her Eating Disorder

Mon, Feb 21, 2022

It is estimated that between 10 and 20% of college-aged women and 4 to 10% of college-aged men suffer from an eating disorder, according to the National Eating Disorders Association. I talked to a Vol State student who has struggled with an eating disorder for several years. She asked to remain anonymous.

What Were You Wearing?

Wed, Oct 20, 2021

A skirt or jeans. A tank or a tee shirt. “What Were You Wearing” is an art installation featured in the Thigpen Library this week which focuses on spreading awareness about sexual assault. The installation features anonymous stories from sexual assault victims and the type of clothing that they were wearing at the time.