Psychedelic Therapy: Science Meets Subculture

Article by Nick DeMent | Illustration by Caroline Cooney | Owl Staff As severe depression took over every aspect of Jaime Weinrich’s life, she lost her job and all of her interests, including her favorite pastime of horseback riding. No amount of traditional therapy could help. She tried electroconvulsive therapy twice and every available medication … Continue reading Psychedelic Therapy: Science Meets Subculture

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Sunshine Therapy: The Healing Power of Forest Bathing

Article by Robert Estes & Oksanna Shulgach | Photographhy by Alexis Knipe & Eric Walther | Owl Staff Imagine the sound of rustling leaves quietly brushing against the gentle earth, accompanied by the subtle crunching of twigs underfoot. A cool breeze passes over skin as the sun’s rays fall softly on your face. The iridescent … Continue reading Sunshine Therapy: The Healing Power of Forest Bathing

Back to Nature: Hiking the Appalachian Trail

Article & Photography by Jennifer Lewis | Owl Staff Less than two hours away, the daily troubles of life fade after an adventure on the Appalachian Trail. Created in 1937 as a scenic footpath, the 2,181-mile-long path stretches from Georgia to Maine through the Appalachian Mountains. Many college students (myself included) make it a goal … Continue reading Back to Nature: Hiking the Appalachian Trail