According to the American Psychological Association (APA), American college students are among the most stressed people in the world. While Mount Holyoke makes an active effort to alleviate students’ stress with its wellness program, a change in students’ mindsets is necessary for these services to be effective.
Last month, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker proposed a one dollar per trip tax on ridesharing companies such as Lyft and Uber. While the fee is intended to help those serviced by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), which is set to receive 70 percent of revenue generated, it will hurt students in remote areas like Western Massachusetts, who rely on ridesharing apps.
