Dean’s Corner: Meet representatives from University Health Center
Dr. Gabe Willis, Dean of Students
July 28, 2020
Episode two of the Dean’s Corner truly fulfilled one of the major goals established by the Dean’s Corner to bridge the gap between the Division for Student Affairs and each of the amazing offices and departments across Southeastern. We were able to sit down with the University Health Center Director,...
University housing makes accommodations in response to COVID-19
Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter
July 14, 2020
University Housing recently made adjustments to its housing policies for the upcoming semester. Changes are being made to align with the recommendations of the CDC and the Louisiana Department of Health in order to reduce the risk of exposure and spread of COVID-19. University Housing will enforce...
Louisiana extends phase two of reopening for 28 more days
Staff Reports
June 23, 2020
Phase three of reopening has been postponed for the state of Louisiana. On June 22, Gov. John Bel Edwards stated in a press conference that Louisiana will remain in Phase two for at least 28 more days. “We will not be moving to phase three when the order expires at the end of this week,” announced Ed...
Staying in shape at home during the COVID-19 lockdown
Daniel McClain, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2020
Following the closure of all gyms, many people were quick to jump onto at-home exercise trends to stay fit. Challenges are spreading throughout social media. People have started walking and jogging, creating their own workouts or participating in routines from a trainer or from the Pennington Student...
Why are LGBTQ members not allowed to help save lives?
Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter
May 16, 2020
Andy Cohen, a TV host and survivor of the coronavirus, was recently denied the ability to donate blood to COVID-19 patients and believes his sexual orientation was the deciding factor. The Food and Drug Administration’s regulations prohibit gay men who have not abstained from sex for three months...
Student journalism in the time of COVID-19
Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2020
If you had asked me in January what I thought the most important topic I would cover this year would be, the last thing I would have said would have been a pandemic. When I applied for a position with my school newspaper, I thought I would be writing about campus events, taking photos at sports games...
COVID-19 vaccine: a work in progress
Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2020
On April 23 in Oxford, England, Europe’s first human trial of the coronavirus vaccine began. This vaccine, along with many others currently being in development around the globe, is the start of a race to find a cure for the coronavirus. According to an article published by BBC News, more than 800 ...
Gov. Edwards lifts stay-at-home order, moves to phase one of reopening
Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2020
Governor John Bel Edwards announced that Louisiana will be lifting the stay-at-home order on Friday, May 15 and will be moving to phase one of reopening based on the White House’s Guidelines for Opening Up America Again. After examining downward trends of hospitalizations and new cases per capi...
Tangipahoa Animal Shelter adjusts to lockdown lifestyle
Trinity Brown, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2020
The animals at the Tangipahoa Parish Animal Services are also experiencing the cons of being on lockdown. Just like every other business, the local shelter has reevaluated its protocol and everyday routine due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Changes have been made outside of the shelter in reference to ...
Oil prices crash to historic lows amidst lockdown
Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2020
U.S. oil prices plunged to a historic low of below 0 dollars a barrel, causing gas prices around the country to continue their sharp decline. According to AAA’s website, Louisiana’s average gas price as of April 20 is $1.666 a gallon, which has fallen nearly 20 cents from March’s average of $1.94...
Louisiana COVID-19 numbers grim but improving
Briyana Anderson, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2020
As of April 27, the number of worldwide COVID-19 cases is 3 million with over 200,000 deaths. In the United States alone, there are 1 million cases and over 56,000 deaths reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Louisiana, over 27,000 cases were reported with over 1,600 deaths. On Tu...
Governor extends stay-at-home order
Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2020
In efforts to maintain progress in fighting COVID-19, Gov. John Bel Edwards has extended the stay-at-home order until May 15. Under the extended order, businesses that were previously ordered to stay close will remain closed. However, Edwards stated that additional guidelines will be added. These...
