Mental health in a pandemic
October 7, 2020
In an article published by The Guardian in early August, Robin Neely, a teacher in Arizona, notably stated that despite months of quarantining, mask-wearing and working on vaccines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, “we’re still fighting a ghost.” To most Washington and Lee University student...
COVID-19 update: Conduct probation and internship cancellations
Avalon Pernell and Grace Mamon
October 7, 2020
Some students are asked to finish the term virtually. Others are told that their summer plans are cancelled
International first-year students face unique challenges
Vivek Kumar and JIN NI
October 7, 2020
First year international students must overcome pandemic challenges, even as they are stranded from home and the W&L community
Hillel shifts to DIY Shabbat and virtual services
October 7, 2020
Engagement efforts include DIY Shabbat and MotiVote
Student activities go virtual
October 7, 2020
Club leaders get creative to engage students on and off campus
Peer counselors support first-years students virtually
October 7, 2020
COVID-19 restrictions have made it more difficult for first-years to adjust to college life and build relationships
Nasty 9 trail race still running
October 7, 2020
Individual runners run the course on their own time to limit contact
Admissions pivots to acommodate COVID guidelines
September 22, 2020
In-person admissions programs are being replaced with numerous virtual options
Greek organizations adjust recruitment efforts
September 22, 2020
COVID guidelines present obstacles to interacting with a new class of students
Professors face new challenges teaching amidst unsure fall term
September 22, 2020
Professors question how to keep class morale high as uncertainty increases
Campus environment level increases as more students are quarantined
September 22, 2020
26 students are in on-campus isolation and quarantine housing and 132 students are quarantining elsewhere
Rockbridge-area schools reopen virtually
September 22, 2020
City and county schools tout new resources for students