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Amid a national wave of collegiate advocacy pushing to reform campus mental health resources, Northwestern students call for overhaul of Counseling and Psychological Services By CAROLINE BREW and MAIA PANDEY
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Content warning: This story contains mentions of eating disorders, suicidal ideation, self-harm, depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder.
Three weeks into his freshman year at Northwestern, Sahibzada Mayed was involuntarily escorted to the hospital by University Police. Mayed had moved from Pakistan only a month earlier. After learning he was one booster shot short of the Illinois vaccination requirement, he sought an exemption due to his lifelong phobia of needles and injections.
As part of that process, Mayed was required to meet multiple times with Counseling and Psychological Services to provide proper documentation of his phobia for what was then called Northwestern University Health Service. During his sessions with CAPS, Mayed’s counselor expressed concern that he may have an eating disorder based on his appearance.
Mayed explained he was instead struggling with long-term gastrointestinal issues. “When people have eating disorders, sometimes they don’t want to seek help, but they really need it,” he said. “I understand that perspective, but the only problem was (CAPS)
» See IN FOCUS, page 4
Evanston hosts Hygge festival
Muslim students advocate for transparency in halal food options
The Danish festivities included pastries and yoga
Students have initiated dialogue between NU and Compass Group
By SELENA KUZNIKOV
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With baked pastries, crafting and community yoga, Hygge Fest offers Evanston residents an opportunity to slow down and get cozy. The fourth annual Hygge Fest, organized by Downtown Evanston, is a combination of events running through the month of February that aims to support small businesses while celebrating the traditional Danish festival. The Danish phrase of “ hygge,” pronounced
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“hue-gah,” refers to coziness and comfort throughout the bitter cold winter months. The purpose of Hygge Fest is to bring that taste of comfort to Evanston residents. Hygge Fest events include making candle holders, crocheting rugs out of t-shirts and baking sourdough bread from scratch. The festival has both free and ticketed events hosted by individual small businesses in Evanston. Bookends & Beginnings owner Nina Barrett said the business has been involved with Hygge Fest since the inaugural event. “I was on the lookout for events that fit in with the overall spirit of hygge,” Barrett said. “That is creating a
» See HYGGE, page 10
By SAMA BEN AMER
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W hen Weinberg sophomore Ayesha Baig saw the label for halal food next to pork chops at Sargent, her first instinct was to post a picture on Snapchat. “I came to campus as a freshman my Winter Quarter and I walked in (Sargent Hall) and I’m trying to figure out, ‘What can I eat here?’” said Baig, a Daily op-ed contributor. “And I see the singular halal sign that was there that day. I go toward it and it is grilled pork chops. I was so
» See HALAL, page 10
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A dining worker scoops food in Allison Dining Hall. Muslim students advocate for transparency in halal food options.
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