Mental Health = Health

A Q&A with Lumberjack Karringtan Bell

What do you think of when you think of mental health?

Until recently, I didn't think that anything outside of major mental health disorders really qualifies as having mental health issues.

This past year I have learned a lot about my mental health and how to keep my mind and emotions leveled.

For me, practicing good mental health is replenishing your mind with good energy.

How has your view of mental health changed since college, living through a pandemic, and being in grad school?

Honestly, before the pandemic, I never really took my…

Let’s Axe COVID, together

We’ve come this far. Let’s continue to axe COVID and reduce the spread of COVID-19.

How can you help? Before you head home, get vaccinated at the Union Fieldhouse.

The NAU Fieldhouse vaccination site is open for appointments or walk-ins.

• ⏰ Daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Anyone 16 years of age and older can register for a vaccination at the NAU site.

THIS WEEK ONLY — if you are a current member of the NAU community show your Jacks Card at the NAU vaccine site this Thursday-Sunday to be eligible for a daily drawing of prizes valued at…

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What culture(s) and/or ethnic group(s) do you identify with?

Chinese American

What does Asian-American or Pacific Islander mean to you?

Being an Asian-American Pacific Islander right now is to educate ourselves of our own history and rights. With the rise of violence against the AAPI community, we need to say no to all different forms of racism and discrimination.

As a faculty member who works directly with Asian students, my job is to protect them, make their voices be heard, and let them feel safe and happy when they are studying at NAU.

Can you share a favorite tradition from your culture(s)?

On Lunar New Year’s Eve, my families usually make dumplings together. Dumplings are pronounced as jiaozi in Chinese.

Commencement is fast-approaching. It’s time to celebrate your incredible accomplishments with a professional photo sitting and receive a 5x7 print — all for free!

Sittings will be taking place across the state on March 24 and 25.

Each location will also be hosting a drawing for a Grad Images gift card and #NAUAlumni swag.

Still longing for the days of a chronologic feed? Us too! While we can’t get those days back, we CAN dig into the algorithm to see what factors influence what we see on Instagram.

First up — we’ll tackle Insta feed.

There are 6 key factors that influence the Instagram algorithm for feed posts:

1. Interest

Your feed is consistent with all of the content you engage with — not only on the accounts that you follow.

The more often you like a certain type of post — for example nature photos in the Northern Arizona area or NAU-related content…

Love is in the air and we’ve got you covered with digital and print cards! Take your pick and share the Lumberjack love 💛💙

Roses are red,

Violets are blue —

Happy Valentine’s from NAU!

Digital grams — Save, text, post

Northern Arizona University is a place where students meet, study and fall in love too💛💙

Stories from those who’ve fallen for their fellow Jacks 💛💙