Alexis Hatcher

About

Alexis Hatcher is currently an undergraduate at Binghamton University double majoring in English and psychology. She runs for her university's cross country and track and field teams, during which she questions how there could be any "psychological benefits" to running 60+ miles a week. She enjoys reading about modern psychological theories (okay, Harry Potter) and any and every book by Neil Gaiman. When she's not writing her newest piece or delving into her current reads, people can find her snuggled up in bed testing the mental health benefits of chocolate and Disney movies.

PS: She's also been to Disney World 15 times. This may be an obsession. It is currently being discussed in therapy, along with the trauma inflicted at age seven when she was first exposed to the movie series Halloween. The theme song still gives her nightmares.

Recent Posts

Friends Are the New Family

Although college is largely portrayed as an academic endeavor, other areas of life shouldn’t be neglected so that a degree can be pursued—I’d argue, in fact, that these require even greater attention.

Mentorship...or Psychotherapy?

Mental health and wellness components, increasingly included in peer mentorship programs, result in higher expectations for student sensitivity.

Student-Athlete...or Athlete-Student?

Despite what colleges claim, academics doesn’t always end up coming first. Here's an athlete's perspective on why that is.

In Defense of Treats

Go ahead, take a (pre-planned) break from your diet.

Letting Our Guard Down

Are most people decent? Your answer may change with age.

Good Vibrations

The body holds clues to whether you’ll open up to others.

Caveat Amateur

Be wary of trusting a self-proclaimed expert.