As a student of Brenau University, how can we feel confident that we would not get COVID-19 just by walking on campus? The virus is contracted by too many people who do not know if they have it or not. On the other hand the state of Georgia where Brenau university is located, reaches the number 6 on the list with more cases of coronavirus and carrying over “16,835 deaths” to now. This is the main reason why Brenau University makes every possible requirement to avoid anyone to get infected.
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Move over, cause K-pop is taking over
Cassandra Childress can still remember her first time. It was a spur of the moment idea as she and her friends bought tickets to a concert without any further plans of how they were going to get from Gainesville, Ga. to Atlanta. “It’s a life changing experience,” said Childress, as she showed me her K-Pop […]
Anne Skleder: More than Meets the Eye
Skleder is so much more than just our president. She is now someone who likes the same food as you, someone who gives you big hugs and smiles, or someone who loves the same music as you. Jody Wall, Chief of Staff and Executive Assistance to the president says, “The three words I would use to describe her personality is kindness, concerned, and boundless energy.”
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Can We Feel Confident that Brenau University is Taking the Necessary Requirements to Keep us Safe from the Pandemic?
As a student of Brenau University, how can we feel confident that we would not get COVID-19 just by walking on campus? The virus is contracted by too many people who do not know if they have it or not. On the other hand the state of Georgia where Brenau university is located, reaches the number 6 on the list with more cases of coronavirus and carrying over “16,835 deaths” to now. This is the main reason why Brenau University makes every possible requirement to avoid anyone to get infected.
Move over, cause K-pop is taking over
Cassandra Childress can still remember her first time. It was a spur of the moment idea as she and her friends bought tickets to a concert without any further plans of how they were going to get from Gainesville, Ga. to Atlanta. “It’s a life changing experience,” said Childress, as she showed me her K-Pop […]
Anne Skleder: More than Meets the Eye
Skleder is so much more than just our president. She is now someone who likes the same food as you, someone who gives you big hugs and smiles, or someone who loves the same music as you. Jody Wall, Chief of Staff and Executive Assistance to the president says, “The three words I would use to describe her personality is kindness, concerned, and boundless energy.”
What Students Really Think About Graduation
On March 30, 2020 the Brenau Office of Academic Affairs announced that there will be a commencement ceremony for the senior class. Once the Brenau campus is allowed to re-open there will be commencement ceremony, which could be around May or June. This means for seniors they will no longer have to wait until August- the estimated date for graduation- for the biggest moment of their college career. These are few things Brenau seniors had to say about the the possibility of graduation being sooner than expected:
Poem: Soppy
I dream about you a lot
I obsess over speaking to you at night fall
When the curtains of my soul drop low
As I wonder into dreamland
Just to race back to reality
In hopes of being with you
Coronavirus Unveiling Deeply Rooted Racism
Since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, it has unveiled racial disparity around the world. In America, xenophobic attacks have ensued toawrds Asian, specfically Chinese, communities. These attacks began based on the assumption that the Coronavirus had begun in China. While researchers are still working on finding out the origins of the virus, racial tensions around the world are rising. America isn’t the only country currently experiencing cases of xenophobia and racial inequality, but it is happening in China as well. It has been reported that there has been prejudice treatment of Africans in China and here is why.
Different Media Perspectives on Body Shaming Lizzo
Lizzo is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, and actress who is a big supporter and advocate for body positivity. There has been circulating media of people “fat shaming” Lizzo or making insensitive comments regarding her body. I analyzed three different sources which included Twitter, AM2DM BuzzFeed News, and Nick Reed’s podcast. All three of these sources are different forms of media such as social media, TV, and radio.