Tagged - COVID-19

2021 Commencement to be hybrid

The commencement events will be held in person on May 14-16 and 21-23 for eligible graduates, faculty, and staff. Family and friends will not be allowed to attend, but all of the events will be live-streamed online for family and friends to view.

What’s actually happening with the U.S. vaccine stockpile

At the moment, in terms of sharing actual doses, the U.S. doesn’t have the necessary surplus to do so.

Muskaan’s Musings: How can we shake burnout?

The new normal just isn’t working.

The new guest policy matters a lot to an important campus minority

This policy doesn’t change much for that large group of students who don’t care what the rules are.

University announces tentative relaxation of no-visitor policy

A pilot program allowing students to have a maximum of one masked visitor in their dorm is slated to begin March 15, pending compliance with COVID-19 guidelines.

The ’Jackets are Back & Ready to Attack

UR’s varsity Yellowjackets have enjoyed a triumphant return to competition. Beginning in late February, many teams — including track and field and men’s basketball — were given clearance by the University to begin modified versions of their typical seasons.

The Marriage Pact and modern loneliness: It’s too good to be true

What’s important to keep in mind though, is that lonely people are easy to prey on.

Literally, defund UHS

It’s time that we carefully re-evaluate UHS’s usefulness, necessity, and contributions to the student body.

Carillon concert commemorates COVID-19 tragedies

For the past week, the bells at the top of Rush Rhees were rung in memory of alumni who lost their lives due to COVID-19. 

A response to Dr. Chatbot and student complacency

If we can present it as a fun opportunity rather than one more duty in an already exhausting time, then by all means we should.