Are WI Well?

@UWMadison student journalists reporting on campus health by analyzing one central question — “Are WI Well?” #J335

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Thanks for following along with the launch of #AreWIWell! As the semester comes to a close, we're signing off. Happy summer! #J335

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It's official... our website is officially LIVE!🎉

Check out all of our great stories, images, videos and more at https://t.co/BdOI40nnbr

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Check out what our #AreWIWell physical health reporters have been finding: https://t.co/yD0bhfs6Zw

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Student Athletes at @UWMadison are under the microscope for their performance.

This is some of the criticism they face. How do you think this impacts their personal wellness?

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“At a Division I school, the athletes perform at a high level on a national stage that is open for scrutiny. Mental health isn’t always the first thing students think of when primed with college athletics.” Ever thought about the difficulties that Student Athletes face? #J335

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“For many Americans, navigating our complex healthcare system can be arduous and time-consuming. Attempting to understand premiums, deductibles and intricate systems of networks and preferred providers can stupefy even the brightest college student.” Read more on Monday! #J335

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“The conversation is not the end-all-be-all of sexual assault. Despite the multiple preventative measures in place, sexual assault remains a continuous reality.”

Want to read more of this story? Check back on Monday when our site goes LIVE! #J335

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“Major factors like stress, poor sleep habits, higher consumption of alcohol, eating late at night and increased freedom to choose unhealthy options also play roles in the potential to gain weight away from parental restrictions.” Learn more in the full story Monday! #J335

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“There are no exact statistics on how many students live with dietary restrictions or how they observe them, although UW Dining’s webpage says its dietician staff currently works with more than 600 residents in managing allergens and medical needs.” Read more on Monday! #J335

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“Wisconsin passed Act 31 in 1989 to educate high school students about tribal sovereignty and the tribes rights to exercise their treaty rights…”

Only a few days left until our site goes live! This story and many others will try to address the question, #AreWIWell? #J335

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“The high concentration of alcohol outlets in the downtown Madison area, along with the negative physical health and safety concerns connected to them, have been at the center of contention in the city for many years.” Find this whole story when our site goes live Monday! #J335

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“Now, over a year after University Housing unveiled the dining plan, students continue to have contrasting opinions about the requirement.” Remember the controversy surrounding meal plans at @UWMadison last year? Our team will have updates on this story and more next week. #J335

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“Some students on campus have shared that certain factors like being far away from home and learning how to adapt to cultural and language differences have impacted their belonging on campus and mental health.” Stay tuned to read the rest of this story about mental health #J335

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"One problem that often arises through the Rec Sports’ programs is not only the lack of members at times, but also the inconsistency of fitness classes and programs offered through the department." Stay tuned for the whole story on our website next week! #J335

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“Student organizations centered around mental health and wellness are unique in the peer support network they have to offer — something that cannot be found at UHS, no matter the wait time.” Catch the whole story on our website next week #J335

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"One problem that often arises through the Rec Sports’ programs is not only the lack of members at times, but also the inconsistency of fitness classes and programs offered through the department." See the whole story on our website next week! #J335

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“Wisconsin is the only state that requires the university to obtain approval from students before certain policies are enacted, thus putting even more pressure on UW to listen to the abundance of voices in the student population.” Read the whole story on our site next week! #J335

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Our stories are trickling in, it's officially 7 days until the website goes LIVE! We're excited to share everything we've been working on, but in the mean time, follow along with our story teasers! #J335 #AreWIWell

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Meet the web gurus that brings our #AreWIWell content to the internet... our platform team!

Meggie A. and Colleen M. (left to right, respectively) are our formatting, web design, and content queens.

Follow us for updates leading up to the website going LIVE on April 29th. #J335

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Meet the people behind the posts… our public relations team!

Capri W. and Alesha G. (left to right, respectively) are dedicated to sharing our #AreWIWell stories with the community, and to answer your tweets and DMs.

Make sure to follow us to see all their great content! #J335