How It Started vs. How It’s Going: Zoom University
What started merely as an internet joke, morphed into the hectic reality of students during the unprecedented times of COVID-19; Zoom University. The requirement for…
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The COVID Curve: How the Pandemic is Affecting our Learning
Ever since Penn State went online in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, huge adjusts have been made by professors and students to continue classes…
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Your Guide to Getting Your Nails Done During A Pandemic
Let’s face it — we all love having our nails done. From the excitement of scrolling through Pinterest to pick your next nail design, getting…
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Looming Second-Wave Lockdowns for Europe
As infection rates continue to spike across the continent, many European countries — including France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom — chose to…
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The Question of Post-Election Protests
Though candidate Joe Biden is projected to have secured the title of becoming the 46th president of the United States, the 2020 election appears to…
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Matching Your Mask
Masks have become a part of our daily attire for nearly nine months now. We find ourselves running through the checklist before we leave the…
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Extremist Religious Group on Campus—What to Know
Over the past few weeks, a group of individuals has been seen at least twice gathering on campus with hateful signs, harassing students as they…
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Penn State Cancels All Abroad Programs
As we continue to add to the number of things that were cancelled this year due to the coronavirus, we unfortunately have to put ‘studying…
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Mask Up or Pack Up?
Before students returned to campus this fall, the slogan “Mask Up or Pack Up” was seen all over Penn State’s social media platforms, and on…
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Penn State Announces Plans for Spring Semester
The COVID-19 pandemic has lasted far longer than most of us have anticipated, and it appears spring break has become its latest casualty. University leadership…
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COVID-19 Hits the White House
President Trump tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct. 2, only hours after one of his closest senior aides, Hope Hicks, also tested positive for the…
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Gucci’s Sustainable Step Forward
Alessandro Michele, Gucci’s creative director, announced his intentions to scale back the luxury fashion brand’s yearly fashion show events on May 24. “I will abandon…
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Do Not Ask the Class of 2020: “What’s Next?”
Our emphasis should be placed on comforting the recent graduate who envisioned a better, brighter ending. Do not ask them: “what’s next?”
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Stay Away from State College: The Problem with Coming Back to Campus Now
Over the past couple weeks, Centre County has made the transition into the green zone of Governor Wolf ‘s plan for COVID-19 recovery. As a…
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Colleges Begin to Announce Their Plans for The Fall 2020 Semester
As the spring 2020 semester for colleges came to a sudden halt, many were left worried about the fate of the fall. It’s safe to…
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A Silver Lining to COVID-19 Shutdowns: Bluer Skies & Cleaner Air
As economies across the world struggle and millions continue to stay home to flatten the curve, scientists are noticing some unintended consequences of the global…
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Activism During the Pandemic: How to Get Involved from Home
The 2020 election is just months away; there are concerns surrounding major corporations operating during the pandemic and impending threats to the economy; the student…
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Masks, But Make it Fashion
At a time when protective masks have become the new normal, many people have chosen to get creative with this everyday staple. After all, you…
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Coronavirus Health Myths, Busted
The coronavirus is basically the only topic of discussion on the news, on social media and with your friends and family these days. There are…
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Mentally Surviving a Physical Quarantine
Right now, the world right feels like a simulation, and many people are feeling the effects of being with loved ones for an extended amount…
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