COVID-19 has opened conversations about personal hygiene and immune health. Though, an unexpected discussion it has started is the importance of mental health – especially in the middle of a pandemic. As cities, states, and countries continue to manage and try to stop the spread of COVID-19 by enforcing strict quarantine and social distancing rules, […]
COVID-19
Pandemic Perspectives of Central Texas
VANNELLA, MAIRI – There is, quite literally, hardly a person in the world whose personal life or career hasn’t been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. School buildings are closed for extended periods, everyone who isn’t an essential worker is working from home, and shoppers have lost their collective minds over toilet paper (even though the […]
Learning Digitally: Educators shift to online learning in response to COVID-19.
Zoom. Schoolology. Google Classroom. These digital platforms are all seeing an increase in use during the COVID-19 pandemic while educators across the world make the monumental shift from face-to-face teaching to 100% online teaching. Infographic sources: Rice University Schools extending Spring Break Gov. Abbott temporarily closes schools and restricts meetings to 10 people or less […]
Texas Climate Watch
With the recent pandemic looming over our heads, it might be hard to come across any good news lately. Thankfully there are at least a few positive outcomes from COVID-19 that we can shed a light on, specifically pertaining to the environment here in Texas. The latest studies and data from researchers has revealed that […]
Religion has no Boundaries during COVID-19
COVID-19 has disrupted all aspects of life for the average American, but those who have confidence with their faith in God, offer a new perspective. Yolanda Gaeta is a business owner and event planner in San Antonio, TX. She explained that, despite the outbreak of COVID-19, she still feels protected in all the chaos because […]
Seven Weeks of Quarantine
Austin, Texas—As we approach the end of the second month of quarantine, I’m taking a look back at the past seven weeks, as my husband and I pass the long days enjoying nature and time with our pets. Adventures in Cooking I began my quarantine on March 13, and I quickly realized I needed a […]
Austin-Based Non-Profit Strives to Build Community Despite COVID-19 Setbacks
On one late Thursday, the non-profit Catalyst Collective hosted a Guys Movie Night Out at the Moviehouse & Eatery in Northwest Austin. The meet up began with an hour of discussion and drinks, which was then followed by the viewing of the action movie Bloodshot. Although the movie night was a guys centered event, there […]
Life in Quarantine for a Senior in College
I needed the world to pause. I needed my world to pause. Quarantine, for me, has been a heaven-sent. Find out why.
COVID-19 in the Rio Grande Valley: An interactive timeline
By Liliana Perez We are all experiencing an unprecedented time in history thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, which is all the more reason why we should be documenting the heck out of it. In a timeline from March 9 to April 27, a period of 50 days, I tracked what has been happening in the […]
Timeline Video of Texas State University Response To The COVID-19 Pandemic
by Roman Ysaguirre In early March, college campuses across the United States responded to the coronavirus pandemic by canceling club meetings, sporting events and in person class sessions. Texas State University responded within the same time frame. With rapidly updating information, it can become disorientating and overwhelming. This video serves as a reminder of the […]
