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(Opinion) In-person classes have proven to be more beneficial to students than online learning

By Sam Homan Online schooling has been going on for over a decade. Many refer to this as “cyber school.” Online classes have become more and more prominent throughout every level of education with the rise of the coronavirus pandemic that took the United States by storm. These classes are not the same experience as … Continue reading (Opinion) In-person classes have proven to be more beneficial to students than online learning

(Opinion) The Covid-19 pandemic has been exaggerated by the media and poorly handled by the government

By Sam Homan The COVID-19 pandemic has been highly exaggerated by the media and executive officials in the government. The government shouldn’t force mandates and shutdowns on its people but rather, give people options and make them aware of who is most at risk for the virus. The disease protocols and practices are so ridiculous … Continue reading (Opinion) The Covid-19 pandemic has been exaggerated by the media and poorly handled by the government

My Testing Experience: Samira Kante

10/7/20 Photo by Saige Corl Communication instructor Gary Baranec (left) was among the early faculty selected for surveillance testing receiving his testing kit from Jon Carry on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the Adler Athletic Complex.  Editor’s Note: Collegiate Review Staff Writer Samira Kante recently went through the process of an on-campus COVID-19 test. She decided … Continue reading My Testing Experience: Samira Kante

Penn State Altoona Offering On-Demand Student COVID-19 Testing

10/7/20 Photo by Saige Corl Emma Wenrick was tested for coronavirus at Sheetz Health and Wellness Center on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Penn State Altoona has announced that it will be giving coronavirus tests every day of the week to every student who wants one, according to the campus Health and Wellness Center website. Students call … Continue reading Penn State Altoona Offering On-Demand Student COVID-19 Testing

Student Move-Out Remains Unknown Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

By: Theresa McCafferty “I’m shipping out to basic training for the National Guard on May 11, and I absolutely need my belongings before then.”  This is the situation that Lilley Beadling, a sophomore and biobehavioral health major from Pittsburgh, is dealing with. Orders to social distance, avoid non-essential travel, and shelter in place has left … Continue reading Student Move-Out Remains Unknown Amid Coronavirus Pandemic