As much as we can all feel for athletes at this time, forcing the seasons to start up is not the way to go.
Tag: COVID-19
Students Discuss COVID-19 Protocol Violation Fines
Susquehanna administration has decided to fine students for violating COVID-19 protocols. These violations include, but are not limited to: not showing up or scheduling testing and having off-campus guests in residence halls.
Students Conduct COVID-19 Tests Themselves
Personally, I don’t think it was a good idea to allow students to begin testing themselves for the simple fact that we are not testing experts.
Testing Twice A Week Raises Concerns For Students
This semester Susquehanna decided to test students twice a week, every week to keep everyone safe. Administration is attempting to prevent an outbreak, like what has already happened at other campuses, by containing anyone who could contract the virus earlier than what they could last semester.
SGA discusses COVID-19 compliance fine, new public safety officers
SGA met on Feb. 15 to discuss a variety of topics including a new policy that will fine students for not following COVID-19 guidelines, the hiring of two new public safety officers and the new Remote Learners’ Workshop.
Rapid Testing Slows Down Move-In Process For Students
There are three options for this: have proof of a positive COVID-19 test in the past 90 days, have a negative PCR test within 72 hours or complete COVID-19 testing once you get to campus. If you haven’t had COVID-19 in the past 90 days, you will most likely fall into the third option and have to receive a rapid test once you arrive on campus.
Move-In Process May Prove Successful For Now, But Will It Last?
Personally, I think that the difference with the move-in will make no difference when it comes to classes. Most students do not follow the instructions when it comes to going up and down the stairs and using elevators or try to find ways around the safety procedures.
Online Courses Take a Toll On Students
The rising frustration of being remote has become much more apparent in the weeks leading up to moving in for the spring semester. Students have said course work seems to be piling up and that holding focus while at home is a struggle.
Susquehanna updates Plan, turns away from wastewater testing
Students will now be tested twice a week, and new mask guidelines are in place.
New lab, testing spaces come to Susquehanna for the spring
Aikens Lounge and the Garrett Sports Complex Fieldhouse will be used for administering PCR tests.