Category Pandemic
When quarantine initially started last spring, I remember thinking that it was going to last about two weeks and then everything would go back to normal. I believe most people would have agreed with me as well; however, that was… Continue Reading →
The most memorable moment from my freshman year that I can recall, and hope I remember forever, is getting COVID-19 from my teammate. Getting COVID-19 itself was not the most memorable thing, but the aftermath and consequences of contracting the… Continue Reading →
In early March at Penn Trafford High School, rumors were flying that the school was going to be shut down for two weeks. That sounded awesome, honestly. Two weeks with no school? Count me in! It ended up turning into… Continue Reading →
The current semesters involving covid -19 did have its own difficulties due to the pandemic. That includes social distancing, wearing masks, zoom classes, and the shortening of my track season. There are some positives that came from the pandemic that… Continue Reading →
The pandemic has altered many lives, some in more drastic ways than others. While many people think about the pandemic causing negative effects, some have found the solitude to be liberating.
Welcome to my first blog post. This is very informal as I am thinking as I write. I am beyond excited for in-person classes next fall. Last June, hearing that Penn State was allowing students to return to campus made… Continue Reading →
The mental health crisis that occurred during COVID-19 has been one of the most untalked about topics during this time. Being in isolation has undoubtedly taken a toll on people’s mental health. A recent study has confirmed this suspicion, stating,… Continue Reading →
I am a sophomore on the Penn State Swimming and Diving team. Life has clearly changed for everyone over the past year. Every single person is affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, one group of people that I believe to… Continue Reading →
Social media has a tremendous impact on people and society. This has always been the case but it was clearly seen during the pandemic, and still seen today. But specifically from late March into early summer, we were all stuck… Continue Reading →
Throughout the past year, everyone has had more free time to pick up hobbies or spend time on old ones due to the COVID pandemic. I didn’t go out much before COVID, so this was a time for me to… Continue Reading →