If you asked freshman Madison Miller to describe her first year as a Penn Stater in one word, she would tell you it’s been “unique.” But that would be an understatement at best.
As a freshman broadcast journalism major, she secured an internship with Penn State Athletics, joined CommRadio, Centre News Digest, PSNews, and the Association for Women in Sports Media (AWSM). But it isn’t just her extensive involvement that’s contributed to a crazy first year.
In October, Miller tested positive for COVID-19. A following a few months of recurring symptoms and headaches, she found out she had a tumor pressing against her sinus cavity. Now, while still recovering from her surgery, Miller is living the
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Other students have been rewarded for compliance to health protocols as part of La Salleâs #ExplorersCare Caught in the Act program. Student leaders walked campus in late January handing out several hundred $5 coupons redeemable at the student bookstore or a warm beverage to encourage adherence to mask-wearing. (The program will resume later this semester.)
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Students even walked campus with furry visitors from the Philly G.O.A.T. Project as part of a comprehensive calendar of Welcome Week events that saw student organizations melding in-person and virtual experiences to foster campus involvement.
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