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Yarn and Thread Club
Join the Yarn and Thread Club every Thursday at 1:00PM in the LaPointe Room in the Student Commons for crafting and community!
Music Club Meeting
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Shine A Light on Mental Health
Author: The Crusader Staff Writer, Ayanna Pompey
The word “Mental Health” scares most individuals due to the stigma that the public has created. The truth is they have the wrong impression and are misinformed. Mental Health involves our emotional, psychological, and social state. Mental Health signs can play out in our daily activities like schooling, work, or family events. A range of different emotions are among Mental Health such as Anger, Pride, Resentment, and Anxiety. Luckily for us, Belmont Abbey offers a free counseling service for students on and off campus by appointment base. The school counseling session is handled by a licensed therapist that are extremely confidential and helps open a new perspective of thinking. The service can be found on the school’s web page or around campus on flyers.
Social Media overuse can be harmful when used as a comparison battle. The power of social media can be changed with how we participate with any app. Instead of using it for long hours, set a timer to remind you to take a break. This certainly isn’t a bashing towards social media but merely a reality check for remembering you are worthy in all aspects.
College students and youth members are still evolving into the people we are meant to become. Time and hard work can help lead to our own definition of greatness without comparing ourselves to others. We have to reevaluate our priorities and live up to our standards. Be kind to yourself and allow room for mistakes and improvements. The term “Mental Health” is a vibrant topic that should be seen as progression towards a person wanting help instead of being dismissive of it. Let’s start today by embracing Mental Health and everyone who feels as they need someone to vent to. I want to share a quote that embraces empowerment and togetherness in a time of need.
“Life doesn’t make any sense without interdependence. We need each other, and the sooner we learn that, the better for us all.” — Erik Erikson
This article was originally posted in the Spring of 2023, Issue 1 of The Crusader Newspaper. Download the full issue here.
Belmont Abbey Minor: Art History
Author: The Crusader Staff Writer, Reagan Cullen
Belmont Abbey prides itself in providing their students with a great education that will open many doors for students in the future. One way in which their education exceeds expectations is the provided options of majors and minors, despite how small the program is. Along with a lengthy list of majors, the school offers around fifty minors. One minor provided by the college is Art History. Although I am not studying this field myself, I have heard great things about the Art History minor, and therefore would like to shed some light on it.
This program is coordinated by Linda Pastryk, along with student Brianna Sroka as President. Art History studies art, infrastructure, buildings, sculptures, etc. in history, taking into consideration its historical and cultural context to understand its connection and effect on society. The Art History minor requires 15 credit hours. Some of the courses that it entails are Prehistory through the Middle Ages (AR 101), Renaissance to Modern (AR 102), and The Art, Architecture, and Religion of India, China, and Japan (AR 300).
After sitting down with the Art History minor’s president, Brianna Sroka, I was able to learn more about the minor. She shared how the classes open your eyes to how art and architecture can reveal so much information about Earth’s history. Sroka also shared that her favorite experience was when she visited the Mint Museum in Uptown Charlotte with her professor, Linda Pastryk. Sroka commented on the beautiful art that she was able to observe, recalling how excited she was when she discovered there was a section dedicated to fashion throughout history.
While it is encouraged students choose a minor that is specific to their interests and possible career choice, the Art History minor is one I highly recommend if you find yourself short of a minor and are interested in the subject. Through this program, you will be allowed to understand art from the past that has impacted historical and modern society, and even be provided with the opportunity to attend festivals, museums, and art shows firsthand.
This article was originally posted in the Spring of 2023, Issue 1 of The Crusader Newspaper. Download the full issue here.
