Citing budget cuts and “vibe-based student feedback,” a major university has launched a bold initiative: assigning each freshman an “Emotional Support Friend.” No credentials, no training — just someone with Spotify Premium and a vague interest in your wellbeing.
She just wanted to feel good. Now she fears fruit, distrusts carrots, and weeps at birthday parties.
Students praised the school’s progressive move to prioritize wellness, especially since it aligned perfectly with beer specials, zero classes, and a Friday football game.
Gun hormones are trending—and not in a good way. Florida teen handgun carrying jumped from 3.7% to 6% in 20 years, with middle schoolers and girls leading the charge. Here’s where the worries start—and how we could actually help.