Throughout the course of COVID-19, ordinary activities had to be adapted to fit our new normal of social-distancing, mask-wearing and self-quarantining. Restaurants have adjusted to accommodate food delivery and pick-up, schools have switched to online learning and many jobs are now performed remotely. Although they may not be considered an…
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A Kuhnian Re-Threading of the Needle
It is 3 a.m. Dutifully, my phone replays “Questions In a World of Blue” by Julee Cruise for what seems like the millionth time. My headphones have long since broken, so Cruise’s soothing, yet haunting, voice now just sounds tinny. I think that everyone has gone through a sort of…
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Harriman-Jewell Series adapts to COVID-19 pandemic
The Harriman-Jewell Series, Kansas City’s premier performing arts presenter that focuses on live performances, has had to adapt considerably to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive and Artistic Director Clark Morris and Associate Executive Director Eryn Bates Kemp spoke on how the series had been overcoming these challenges…
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Jewell announces how HEERF II COVID-19 aid will impact students
On Feb. 18, William Jewell College’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services notified students that they would begin processing $1200 financial aid grants from the recently-available Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) within the next few weeks. According to the email, around 300 undergraduate students demonstrating “exceptional…
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Vaccine Deserts in Missouri
Missouri’s COVD-19 vaccination plan has come under fire lately due to a vaccine shortage. Although the tiered process prioritizes the elderly and individuals with underlying health conditions, its efficacy continues to face criticism. Large metropolitan areas are facing a shortage of resources, in particular the St. Louis metropolitan area, which…
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Advice: On Productive Room Arrangements
Staying sane during a pandemic is hard enough, not to mention staying productive. With classes and meetings being online because of COVID-19, the way people work and study has changed. Outside stressors are frequently affecting people’s mental health, often acting as a distraction. Many people’s schedules are now different, as…
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Post-Super Bowl celebrations leave experts concerned about COVID-19 transmission
On Feb. 7, many Kansas Citians were profoundly disappointed after the Kansas City Chiefs lost 9-31 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV, losing the title of champion of the NFL for the 2021 season. However, this Super Bowl season could entail an even more profound loss: a…
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Are Missouri lawmakers cutting in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the world, vaccines give people the most hope for ending what has become a year-long struggle against the coronavirus. Several vaccines have been approved for emergency distribution in the United States, and states have begun implementing their vaccine distribution plans as more doses are…
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Jewell increases COVID-19 testing of athletes as seasons start in accordance with NCAA Sports Science Institute
As the spring semester begins, William Jewell College’s athletic teams are increasing COVID-19 testing as they begin in-season practices and events. Tom Eisenhauer, director of athletics, explained the protocols and processes for this semester. Eisenhauer shared that Jewell’s athletic policies for COVID-19 are based on the National Collegiate Athletic Association…
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