Her Campus Vanderbilt is so excited to host an official watch party for “The Mental Game,” the newest edition of The New York Times’s series “Get With The Times.” The current climate surrounding media and journalism continues to raise concerns about what the future of public discourse and news will be in America, especially for people like me who spend every waking moment obsessing over the ins and outs of culture. The New York Times has been at the forefront of these conversations not only because it’s among the most recognizable and well-respected media outlets in the world, but it’s also innovating the way we discuss what’s happening in our society. “Get With The Times” is The New York Times’s answer to several questions traditional print media have been covertly asking: What role do newspapers play in young people’s lives? What does this new generation of activists, thinkers, entrepreneurs, and creatives care about? How can we tap into popular culture and tie it into journalism in an interesting yet accessible way?
Each and every one of those questions is answered by “Get With The Times.” It’s no small feat to engage a generation of college students in such a meaningful way. Thankfully, The New York Times is firing at all cylinders because they’ve created conversations in a way no one else has quite yet. This week, that conversation will focus on mental health. Vanderbilt students are no strangers to discussing mental health on campus, but we have yet to have a conversation catalyzed by someone like Kevin Love whose career as a professional athlete and his journey to mental wellness now go hand in hand. His unique perspective provides a platform to talk about mental health at Vanderbilt that specifically includes the pressures of a high stakes career, and if we’re being completely transparent, that’s a conversation Vanderbilt has been needing to have for a long time. So, come out and join Her Campus Vanderbilt as we start the discourse with our “Get With The Times” watch party sponsored by The New York Times.