New way of learning in the nursing field
Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2020
For many nursing students, their learning experience has opened the door for new insights to the medical field due to COVID-19. Nicholas Moncaleano, a senior nursing major, discussed how being a nursing student has changed under new circumstances. “The pandemic has definitely changed aspects of my maj...
New equipment helps combat the spread of COVID-19 on campus
Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2020
While social distancing guidelines and mandatory face coverings are still seen throughout campus, they are not the only ways the university is fighting the spread of COVID-19. Several new technologies have been installed in buildings around campus to prevent further spread of COVID-19 in the case of an ou...
Students speak up about disconnection from peers
Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2020
Due to a lack of in-person events and traditional class formats, several students have expressed that they feel disconnected from their peers. In compliance with current federal and state guidelines for colleges and universities, the university has taken efforts to limit in-person interactions and pro...
Louisiana Department of Health releases COVID-19 cases by institution
Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2020
The Louisiana Department of Health has released data concerning the total number of COVID-19 cases for each institution of higher education in Louisiana. As of Oct. 7, Southeastern has a total of 78 reported cases among students who either live on campus or attend in-person classes. There are 18 ca...
Student workers contribute to coronavirus prevention
Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2020
The university has implemented measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 this fall. Tables have been set up near the entrances of buildings on campus in which employees ensure that people are wearing masks, offer free masks and other preventative measures. Austin Musacchia, a junior industrial technology...
The struggles of making friends amid pandemic
Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2020
A new semester presents new opportunities. This fall, however, those opportunities look a little different. With COVID-19 precautions in full effect, some freshmen find it difficult to make friends. Freshman marketing major Courtney Floyd shared her struggles with making friends. “With having to so...
Senior kinesiology student conducts COVID-19 study
Trinity Brown, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2020
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been consistently updating the nation’s number of cases in each state, the university has also been working on a research study for case numbers. Sabrina Hickey, a senior kinesiology major, is the student behind a new study on college students...
University lays out preparation in case of outbreak
Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
September 29, 2020
As the fall semester nears its halfway point, the university has avoided an outbreak of COVID-19. Faculty and staff have continued working to prevent one, but they have plans in place should an outbreak occur. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, there are currently 1409 cumulative COVI...
College stress and COVID-19: Psychology professor Q&A
Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2020
For many students this year, the college experience has not gone quite as planned. The circumstances of COVID-19 have presented students with new challenges, putting their mental health at new risks. Although the pandemic is a physical threat, psychology also plays a role in how people are impacted...
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...
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 ...
