As Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, the impactful work of Savannah State University’s student newsroom, The Tiger’s Roar, stands as a testament to the power of solutions journalism in addressing critical campus issues. We recently presented a newsroom report for the Solutions Journalism Network that details our efforts to illuminate and alleviate the mental health challenges faced by students, particularly within the unique context of a Historically Black College and University (HBCU).
For years, The Tiger’s Roar, supported by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, has served as a vital public service, reporting on the escalating concerns surrounding mental well-being. Recognizing the profound need for deeper investigation and actionable insights, the newsroom utilized a grant to delve into the specific stressors experienced by HBCU students, including issues of identity, academic pressure, social isolation, and discrimination.
This initiative, spearheaded by a dedicated team including department chair Dr. Juliana Trammel, Tiger’s Roar advisor Kareem McMichael, Tiger’s Roar Editor in Chief Ellen Hunter, Co-editor Grace Thomas, and PRSSA President Shani Green, underscores a proactive commitment to fostering a healthier campus environment…