Grant Magazine

Happiness: A Special Report

March 31, 2018

In this issue of Grant Magazine, we explore happiness and mental health at Grant. Our goal is not to solve the issue of unhappiness, but rather to prompt the conversation about the emotional well-being and mental health of students at Grant — a topic that is often overlooked.

Ignorance is Not Bliss

Story by Jessica Griepenburg and Ruby Haack | Photos by Momoko Baker • March 31, 2018

The lack of support and resources for students struggling with mental illness is due to an ever-present stigma, which affects the education both students and faculty receive about the complexity of mental health.

Online Overload

Story and photos by Nora Janowski and Leah Venegas-Baer • March 30, 2018

Social media use has skyrocketed in recent years and teenagers are especially affected. Now, experts are beginning to make the connection between social media use and mental health.

The Sound of Happiness

Story by Haley Koski, Stella Kondylis Breeze and Ruby Donaghu | Photos by Haley Koski and Ruby Donaghu • March 30, 2018

Whether it’s playing guitar, producing hip hop or composing classical pieces, these three Grant students all find joy in a common practice: music.

Imagine Your Happy Place

March 30, 2018

As students settle into life at the Marshall campus, some have made themselves at home.

When Drugs Become Happiness

By Narain Dubey and Axel Nielsen | Photos by Momoko Baker and Mackie Mallison • March 30, 2018

In a recent study by Grant Student Leadership, the results showed that almost half of the student population is involved with drugs and alcohol. Are these substances affecting students’ happiness?

Redefining Happiness

March 30, 2018

As our world changes to accommodate new ideas and technologies, achieving a basic emotion like happiness has shifted. Staff members share how maintaining happiness in high school has changed since they were students.

Left on Mt. Crumpet: Ostracizing Mental Illness

March 30, 2018

Rewatching a childhood-favorite film leads to an introspection and a deeo connection to the movie’s “villian.”

Editorial: Buyer Beware

March 30, 2018

Grant students are frequently faced with the decision to either spend their money on material items or on experiences. Could one or the other actually lead to higher levels of happiness?

What Makes You Happy?

March 30, 2018

See how five Grant students find happiness from their pastimes.