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Cancelled sports seasons, online classes and isolation: the academic year that awaited Grinnell students in the fall of 2020. What follows is a look into the individual experiences of six Grinnellians who chose to take a step back from academics for a portion of the 2020-21 academic year. Previous Emma Schaefer ’23 In her time off from Grinnell, Emma Schaefer ’23 has spent time working on her music and developing a virtual concert series. Photo contributed by Emma Schaefer. “I realized I could turn this not-ideal situation into an opportunity,” said Emma Schaefer `23. Schaefer has sp...

MUS Board of Directors candidates lay out plans for a “post-COVID Desautels” Monday, February 8 saw the annual gathering of the Management Undergraduate Society (MUS)’s Board of Directors candidates ahead of its 2021-2022 election this week ( closing Friday at 5 PM EST). Moderated by MUS Chief Returning Officer Elan Eisner, the convention allowed candidates to elaborate on their written platforms for which additions are detailed below.  PRESIDENT Noah Gundermann runs unopposed for president. On the prospect of an in-person Frosh next semester, which was a prominent subject, he hopes to...

January 15, 2021         The following is a detailed account of events that occurred throughout Fall Term and have seemingly continued into the very early beginnings of Winter Term. These events are violations of COVID-19 safety protocols implemented by Lawrence University. The individual that has brought this to the attention of the writer will remain anonymous to ensure their safety. All over the nation, colleges and universities are delaying reopening their campuses for in-person classes during the spring term. The University of Pittsburgh is among the academic institutions that has en...

Photo provided by Luka Santin Sophomore Luka Santin is a Lawrence student in the Bachelor of Arts in Music program, focusing on piano performance and psychology. While they have an extensive history of musical passion and participation throughout their secondary education, including choir, violin, cello and piano lessons, it was in their Fall Term at Lawrence that they first grappled with creating and recording their own music for a wider audience. In 2020, they recorded and released three singles as well as an extended play (EP) on streaming services.  Santin stated that their foray into re...

Reflecting on a successful Fall Term EOU reflects on successful fall term Dec. 31, 2020 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Fall term at Eastern Oregon University was both markedly different than any other, and also surprisingly the same.  New students arrived on campus and moved into the residence halls, but this year they wore masks. Hands-on learning in labs and performance classes took place outdoors or at a distance. Through it all, on-campus students, faculty and staff took steps to ensure the ongoing safety of the university community. “Our mission is to provide access to a high-quality university ...