When the COVID pandemic first began in the US in March, and public measures were taken to limit the spread of the virus, schools closed first. Seniors at the time lamented the Class of 2020 as the worst year of seniors in two decades, leaving prom and homecoming events cancelled […]
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How Close Are We To a Reliable COVID-19 Vaccine?
The COVID-19 vaccine is on track to become the fastest-developed vaccine in history, but that doesn’t mean critical steps are being skipped. Ruth Karron, who leads the Center for Immunization Research at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, is one of the top vaccine experts in the world, serving on vaccine […]
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Schooling During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has brought about major changes to ways of living for Americans and people all over the world. These major changes are constantly taking place as we speak. One of the biggest concerns among these changes and issues is of students and whether or not they will participate […]
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San Diego Zoo Reopening After COVID-19 Shutdown
After many establishments were forced to close their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses such as the San Diego Zoo are beginning to reopen. The world-famous zoo has entered the first phase of their “Roaring Back” initiative, designed to ease the zoo back into its normal opening schedule. […]
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The Homeless and the Coronavirus in America
Poverty and homelessness in America have been an underlying issue for the majority of the nation’s existence. Costs of living drastically increasing year by year, making purchasing affordable housing and maintaining housing more difficult have amplified these problems. It’s hard to ignore the fact that the homeless population exists considering […]
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The COVID-19 Crisis on the Navajo Nation
COVID-19, commonly known as the Coronavirus, has disrupted day-to-day life for nearly everyone. From schools to travel, it has disrupted the way in which people accomplish some of their basic activities. The Navajo Nation sees this disruption perhaps more than anyone else. The Navajo Nation, a Native American Tribal Nation […]
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Entertainment during COVID-19
As the COVID-19 disease has escalated to become an international pandemic, many students are obeying stay-at-home orders and spending their time in quarantine. This effort comes from the academic administration to protect students from the dangers of the virus. Now with an unexpected amount of free time, students are finding […]
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How Does Coronavirus Testing Work?
Even those following the rules of social distancing and continuing to wash their hands are at risk of catching the coronavirus. It is an extremely contagious disease that can be spread if even a small amount of the population refuses to take precautions, resulting in many countries being forced to […]
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Anti-China Sentiment Has Infiltrated Social Media
There’s been an uptick of rhetoric blaming someone for the coronavirus outbreak. Specifically, China and the Chinese people. Instead of using neutral and scientific language like “coronavirus” and “Covid-19,” people are posting online about the “Chinese virus,” “Chinese coronavirus,” “Wuhan virus,” or the “Kung Flu.” Much of this ramping-up can […]
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The Mask Distribution Program in Taiwan
With prior experience of the 2003 SARS pandemic and the government’s flexible reactions, Taiwan has successfully created an effective Mask Distribution Program.