Winter and the holidays elicit many different images from many different people. Here are some story ideas and contact points from Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa.
Statistics indicate that the number of suicides rise during the winter months.
Some believe winter depression is directly linked to the hormone Melatonin, a hormone that produces lightening of the skin, and to staying indoors because it is cold. By controlling stress you can improve your health and your outlook on life. Some researchers suggest that a big part of the winter blues is sitting inside all day because of the cold. One way to stop the blues is by visiting a museum. Ramadan and what it means Grinnell College has more Muslim students than ever before, as do many other colleges and universities in Iowa.