Communication majors face a sudden change in curriculum
Daniel McClain, Staff Reporter
September 23, 2020
Days after the drop/add period, the Department of Communication and Media Studies released changes to the curriculum. Communication majors are now required to choose a field of concentration. The new concentrations include Television and Multimedia Journalism, Sports Communication, Strategic Commun...
Spring 2020 visual arts alumni present Senior Exhibition despite pandemic
Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2020
A pandemic could not stop spring seniors from presenting their annual Senior Art Exhibition at the university’s Contemporary Art Gallery. From Sept. 8-29, work by 2020 alumni Belinda Flores Shinshillas, James Gillette, Timothy Johnson, Kelsey Mack, Mia Maniscalco, Janeva Morris, Robin Wilson, Ra’...
Students share concerns about cheating in online classes
Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2020
As the university continues to adapt to changing circumstances, methods of cheating are changing along with them. Due to the abundance of online classes, cheating has become an increased concern. Students have resorted to several methods to gain an advantage on their online assignments. One of the m...
UL System to empower adults to finish college education
Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2020
The university is participating in a program created to assist Louisiana adults with returning to college and completing their bachelor’s degrees. Compete LA is powered by the University of Louisiana System and was originally launched in 2019. This year, the initiative announced the introduction o...
Adapting to changes: IFC formal recruitment to be conducted virtually
Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2020
The Interfraternity Council will be hosting its virtual formal recruitment starting on Sept. 27 through Oct. 1. All IFC Recruitment activities will be conducted virtually through a series of Zoom calls. Prospective members were able to register online. Peyton Licciardi, a senior accounting major a...
Buy rings from Balfour
Staff Reports
September 16, 2020
The university Alumni Center will be organizing “Ring Days with Balfour” in collaboration with Balfour Company to provide seniors an opportunity to buy rings. The ring sales is scheduled to be held at the University Bookstore on Monday, Sept. 21 and Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ol...
Cardinal Newman becomes designated building for residential students with COVID-19
Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter
September 14, 2020
Cardinal Newman Hall, a co-ed residence hall located on West Dakota Street, houses approximately 96 residents each year. However, this year is different. Starting in the Fall 2020 semester, Cardinal Newman Hall became the designated building where residential students who test positive for COVID-19 resid...
Vonnie Borden takes on socially-distanced season
Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter
September 14, 2020
Despite all obstacles presented by COVID-19, the Vonnie Borden Theatre is alive and well for its 2020-2021 season. University students and faculty members have been working to create a safe environment that can uphold live theatre performances. With the help of face shields and social distancing, the t...
COVID-19 testing is available at the University Health Center
Trinity Brown, Staff Reporter
September 14, 2020
The university has made COVID-19 testing available at the University Health Center and set up protocols in order to safely test students as fast and efficiently as possible. In order to get tested with the UHC, students need to make a telemedicine/virtual appointment online on the University Health...
Students and faculty share their experiences dealing with the coronavirus
Brynn Lundy and Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporters
September 14, 2020
Ever since its arrival in the United States in January, the coronavirus has impacted the daily lives of many people, including those within the campus community. Prior to the start of the fall semester, several students and faculty contracted COVID-19 and were required to quarantine. Sam Englehart, a ...
University prepares for Hurricane Sally
Staff Reports
September 13, 2020
In anticipation of an upcoming storm, the university announced that effective immediately, the Academic Continuity Plan has switched from “monitor” to “remote” status. The Academic Continuity Plan explains that under the “remote” phase, faculty will communicate plans to students or dire...
Louisiana to move into phase three
Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2020
The state of Louisiana is set to move on to phase three starting Friday, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced during a news conference on Thursday, Sept. 10. With a plan to reveal more information on Friday, Sept. 11, Edwards explained that he made this decision based on a positive trend in COVID-19 data....
