Once Upon a Time: My Cancer Life
by Once upon a time, I had cancer. Once upon a time, I was nine years old. Once upon a time, I thought I might die. …
Category: Life & Culture
Halloween Student Poll!
by In honor of Spooky Season, I decided to interview students on all things Halloween. As expected, chocolate is the best candy to eat, especially on …
Mental Health Awareness Month: Tic Disorders
What are “Tics?” “Tics” are sudden twitches, movements, or sounds that are done repeatedly. Individuals who have tics cannot stop their body from doing these …
Unfiction: Your Guide to Modern, Interactive Horror
by Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger, and Hannibal Lecter: these are all well-known mainstream horror characters. However, there exists an entire underground world of horror media. One …
Mental Health Awareness Month: Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders
The Difference between “Sex” and “Gender”? “Sex” is an objective biological variable. For example, you have the biological aspects of a male, female, or intersex …
Mental Health Awareness Month: Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder? Individuals with OCD are plagued by constant thoughts or fears that can cause them to perform certain rituals or routines. These …
Photo Gallery: Fall Fest 2022
Herkimer College celebrated its annual Fall Fest event on Saturday, October 1st, during Alumni Weekend. Jude DeVaul is a staff member for The General. You …
Mental Health Awareness Month: Impulse Control and Addiction Disorders
What are “Impulse Control and Addiction disorders?” According to WebMD, “people with impulse control disorders are unable to resist urges, or impulses, to perform acts …
Campus Community to Recognize International Day of Peace
by Every year Herkimer College’s chapter of Amnesty International and the Women’s Club together recognize The International Day of Peace on September 21. A table with …
Introducing The General Discussion Podcast: Episode 001 — Diversity
The debut episode of The General Discussion Podcast is a senior capstone project by Communication & Media major Kassandra Garcia. Kassandra interviews Dr. Adjodha-Evans, co-chair …