Though selective mutism is an uncommon and complex disorder, and most of us do not have it, we can still relate to it in many ways. For those of us who don't have it, having selective mutism feels like every conversation is full of the same anxiety as giving a speech unprepared to a large audience. Imagine if you had butterflies in your stomach every time you tried to talk to someone. Check inside for an in-depth look at selective mutism and how it has affected one of our seniors.

With finals week looming, everybody is feeling the stress. Before things get out of hand, Lizzy Warner has some advice: Visit the Hada Cosmetic Medicine Center in downtown Champaign for a blissful session of de-stressing. Lizzy did. Read on for what she experienced.