For a young Shefali Khullar, fiber crafts like knitting and crochet were hobbies she associated with her late grandma, who always had yarn lying around her house while Khullar was growing up. Now, as a busy Oakland University (OU) sophomore majoring in social work, crochet has become an integral part of Khullar’s self care, even prompting her to create the all-new Crochet Club on campus. Vice President of the Crochet Club, Tooba Bashart (left), and President of the Crochet Cl

Romantic relationships can play a significant role in college students’ mental health, influencing everything from stress levels to self-esteem. At Oakland University, where many students balance academics, work and personal growth, relationships can either support well-being or contribute to emotional strain. On social media, romantic relationships are often portrayed as effortless and consistently fulfilling. Posts highlighting anniversaries, gifts and shared experiences ca