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An illustration of musical artist Yebba for an article about her latest release, "October Sky." (Illustration by Katelyn McManis, Columbia College Chicago)

Yebba’s ‘October Sky’ Is a Stunning Musical Illustration of Loss and Grief

In her newly released ballad, the rising artist discusses these difficult themes through narrative lyricism and intentional vocal techniques.…

July 3, 2021

‘A Ghost Story’ Uses the Supernatural To Examine Grief and Isolation

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

Perfect for the reality of the pandemic, this heart-wrenching yet hopeful film is a haunting tale of loss and shows the existential crisis that sorrow can spark.…

January 21, 2021

Navigating Grief During a Pandemic, Even If It’s Not From COVID-19

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

The isolation of life in the time of COVID-19 makes grief harder to cope with, but healing is still possible.…

January 4, 2021

The Harry Potter series (pictured above) helped shape and improve the mental health of the author in her younger years.

How Harry Potter Shaped My Mental Health Growing Up

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

You already have all the magic you need inside.…

April 27, 2020