Student Voices

Over the past 150 years, our world and our country have grown into a reality past generations only dreamed of, but our country’s approach to the school system has not seen the same change. Interestingly, it took COVID-19, and the quarantine that followed, for schools to adjust their approach. In reaction to the pandemic, people everywhere have had to change their approach to … [Read more...] about Learning to Incorporate Mental Health In School

COVID has made so many dramatic changes to so many different aspects of our lives, but something that affected me more than I thought it would was the effect COVID had on the holidays. For me and my family, we normally have a simple holiday, just the three of us. We never threw any parties, or hosted any get-togethers, we just spent time together; me, my mama, and my dad. … [Read more...] about Holidays in the Time of COVID

Ever thought about taking yourself out on a date? In a society where it is so common to put others before yourself, or to wait on other people to invite you to do things, Regis student Risa Davis encourages others to take some time for themselves. Risa started her self-date by putting on a cute outfit and taking a walk around campus to look at the fall colors. Then she took … [Read more...] about Take Yourself Out on a Date

What am I most grateful for? When I was first asked this question before Thanksgiving break I couldn’t help but chuckle. The past year my life, like many others, was flipped upside down. I watched as all my hopes and dreams for my final years of high school fluttered into the fleeting wind. I experienced firsthand the true meaning of isolation. I lost freedom, safety & … [Read more...] about A Holiday filled with Love, Gratitude, and Reflection

Music during a global pandemic… seems pretty impossible, at least to perform, wouldn’t you say? Well, for all those involved in Regis University’s Music Program, it’s still happening! Amidst all odds and facing tremendous obstacles, students and faculty have worked to find solutions to allow for the continuation of musical art in a way that is both admirable and enjoyable to … [Read more...] about Music amidst a global pandemic