For freshman Arbri Gillis, 2020 did not exactly meet her expectations. Her senior year of high school was cut short due to the lockdown, so she was unable to experience the major celebrations … [Read more...]
On-campus classes delayed until Feb. 15
Because of skyrocketing COVID-19 cases, Penn State has delayed the return to campus until Feb. 15, meaning the spring semester will be starting the same way the fall semester ended – online. In a … [Read more...]
‘Don’t get COVID’: Students quarantined after possible exposure
Junior Tre Johnson spent his days playing video games, watching television and catching up on schoolwork. Johnson, who said there is not much to do outside of his daily routine, struggled to find … [Read more...]
Students, faculty adjusting to new course delivery modes
Starting her junior year this fall, Cora Mankevich said that she had concerns with her in-person classes as it's hard to hear people with their masks on and get stuff done with social distancing … [Read more...]
Activities go on despite COVID contraints
When Penn State Beaver’s THON Committee held its Gift Card Bingo fundraiser during common hour on Oct. 21, it didn’t look like the event usually does. More than two dozen students attended, but … [Read more...]
Students face ‘new normal’ following Penn State’s COVID-19 mandates
At 11:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, four students circled around the table and moved about the kitchen of Harmony Hall in their masks as they prepared rice, veggies, and eggs for a late-night snack. The … [Read more...]
Tests, masks, distancing key to Penn State’s response
Before arriving on campus to start her junior year, commuter Kyara Parrish from Center Township had to take a coronavirus test. Just a few weeks after starting her classes, Parrish was notified … [Read more...]