The media’s mirror: reflecting on the portrayal of men’s mental health

so on, but it is an integral aspect in why people continue to suffer in silence. They have developed an unrealistic bubble of sorts surrounding their mental health; they would rather suffer in silence than speak on their issues.

Across television and social media feeds, the perpetuated depiction of the emotionless man dominates, a storyline that can cloud the complex landscape of men’s mental health and can warp societal expectations.

The media is not the core reason people develop mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and

OSU launches internship to honor former vice president

Oklahoma State University

Division of Student Affairs has chosen the first recipient.

OSU has launched the Ronald S. Beer Internship in student affairs to pay tribute to the former vice president’s legacy. The internship has been implemented recently after years of planning by the university. Its goal is to give a scholarship and interactive learning opportunity for one graduate or doctoral level student every year.

The internship aims to provide the upper level student real world experience working in the OSU Division of Student Affairs with the aspirations of recruiting and retaining future leaders in the affairs department.

“The internship really has two main objectives,” said Doug Hallenbeck, OSU vice president for student affairs. “One, we want to honor the impact Dr. Ron Beer has had on countless students at OSU; and two, we want to provide an opportunity for graduate students to see the potential of a career in student affairs and the impact they could have in the lives of college students.”

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The media, a nonstop presence in our lives, is a powerful tool as it can shape public opinion and individual self-perception. However, the portrayal of mental health, particularly men’s mental health, is often clouded with stereotypes, stigmatization and misinformation. This misrepresentation can have drastic effects on public and personal perception thus making those with mental health conditions life more difficult.

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Football season is creeping up, and the Big 12 welcomes four new teams. The O’Colly will rank position groups in the conference each week. Previously, quarterbacks and running backs were ranked.

The conference lost a lot of production at wide receiver to the draft and graduation, but there’s still big-time players at wideout.

No. 1: Texas Texas fields two of the best receivers in the Big 12 for 2023.

Xavier Worthy’s freshman season was better than his sophomore season, but nonetheless, he’s the best receiver in the conference. Worthy caught 60 receptions for 760 yards and nine touchdowns last season. The Longhorns brought in one of the best transfers in Adonai Mitchell from Georgia. Mitchell dealt with injuries last season, but still was able to score a touchdown in both CFP games.

Texas also has depth with Jordan Whittington, who caught for more than 600 yards, and Isaiah Neyor, who was injured last season, but caught for more than 800 yards and 12 touchdowns with Wyoming in 2021. No. 2: Texas Tech If Texas didn’t get Mitchell in the portal, Texas Tech would have a stronger case for No. 1. The Red Raiders return their top five receivers from 2022 and add a 1,000-plus yard receiver from the portal. Jerand Bradley, Myles Price, Xavier White, Loic Fouonji and Nehemiah Martinez

I make up for 68% of receiving yards for the Red Raiders in 2022 and return for the fall. Bradley was an All-Big 12 honorable mention and finished fourth in the conference in yards per game last season. Drae McCray joins the Red Raiders after two years at Austin Peay, where McCray had more than 1,800 yards and 17 touchdowns.

No. 3: BYU

BYU lost its top receiver but returns three guys who had more than 300 yards last season. Chase Roberts, Keanu Hill and Kody Epps all return for the Cougars. The trio collectively had more than 1,300 yards and 16 touchdowns last season.

No. 4: Kansas

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