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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Speak Your Mind: Northwestern University students and faculty on seasonal affective disorder, white light therapy

Speak Your Mind: Northwestern University students and faculty on seasonal affective disorder, white light therapy

February 7, 2020

SAMMI BOAS: From the Daily Northwestern, I’m Sammi Boas. ANIKA MITTU: I’m Anika Mittu. OLIVIA DEMETRIADES: And I’m Olivia Demetriades. Welcome to “Speak Your Mind,” a weekly podcast dedicated...

Kellogg student Tammy Hsu is on her seventh session of white light therapy and feels the benefits already. The program was added to Henry Crown Sports Pavilion in October 2018 and aligns with NU Recreation’s goal of addressing the mental health concerns of the NU community.

SPAC offers white light therapy as a way to beat the winter blues

February 3, 2019

There’s no doubt that Midwest winters are brutal, said Nancy Tierney, Northwestern Recreation’s associate director of fitness and wellness. The lack of sunshine and prolonged periods of subzero temperatures...

Schwartz: Learning to live within the weather, not against it

Schwartz: Learning to live within the weather, not against it

May 6, 2018

I’ve rarely had my privilege checked so intensely as I have this past week. I’m referring, of course, to the weather. I wore a winter coat last Sunday, and within a mere six days I was basking on...

Mian: Don't let the cold get you down

Mian: Don’t let the cold get you down

January 28, 2014

The winter blues are well known to many. The lethargy hits, we remain cooped up inside and slowly our physical, mental and emotional vigor deteriorates. With record low temperatures that severely limit...

Fish: A survival guide to the impending winter

Fish: A survival guide to the impending winter

October 22, 2013

The cold air hit many students with fear and anticipation this week, triggering in many a Pavlovian-like response to curl up in a ball and cry. As the icy wind digs into the skin, I must forewarn those...

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