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13Oct

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Editorial

Reflections on the NOP Summer

By: Iman Attique Over the summer months, as the majority of the LUMS student body took a respite from classes and their busy work schedules, the campus prepared to welcome aspiring high school students from all over the country. The LUMS National Outreach programme (NOP) Summer Coaching Session (SCS) returned to an in-person format after its last online run owing to the pandemic. The Programme was a culmination of a year-long outreach and shortlisting operation. Mr. Ibrahim Abro - a recruiting team member - broke down the process into three tests followed by interviews with the applicants. Comprising three weeks of rigorous academic and co-curricular activities - ranging from sports to drama shows - the Programme offered these students a thorough experience of being a part of the co...

When Grief is A Bureaucratic Process: Strengthening Support Systems for Students During COVID-19

Petitions, Prayers, & Obituary Emails Written & illustrated by Maira Asaad ‘21With words from Amina Omar ‘22 & Mahrukh Murad ‘24The pandemic has, in many ways, changed the way we’re able to mourn the loss of our loved ones, and what the grieving process looks like; the global community is still registering how the social fabric has been altered by a year saturated with losses. As we approach a hybrid Spring semester, it’s important to reflect on how our education system can continue to expand and strengthen its available support mechanisms for its community.The changing faces of grief in 2020In late November, I attended the funeral of an extended family member who had passed away. It wasn't until I arrived at the funeral home did the full weight of the pandemic sink in: wh...

Mental Health

By Aiman Zehra and Mohammad Basit KhanUniversity is a jumping-off point for many: a sudden, sometimes unwelcome, crossover to an age where protective veils are lifted and responsibilities are attached. The campus, hence, boasts a counselling system put in place for struggling students. But, is it a relief in this stress-induced environment or an added factor?Student grievances right now revolve around the lack of quick availability of counsellors. We realise the difficulty in entertaining requests from large batches of students, larger still during exam season, but it is important to remember that taking the decision to involve a stranger in one’s personal life is taxing in itself. From there on, the road should be an easier one. We therefore urge the counselling office to make greater ava...