By Kayla Lupedee kayla.lupedee@spartans.ut.edu Why are people so stuck on getting rid of masks? Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, masks stood more as an inconvenience to most people rather than a safety net. For the last year that we started wearing masks, there has been an uproar to get rid of them. Hillsborough […]
Tips for Fighting Seasonal Depression
By Kayla Lupedee kayla.lupedee@spartans.ut.edu As the autumn months roll around, most are over the moon for the spooky season to commence. However, something scarier tends to sneak up on many people during these months: seasonal affective disorder (SAD), or seasonal depression. As the days get darker earlier and the temperature loses its warmth, many start […]
First Week of Classes: Pre-COVID to Now
By Kayla Lupedee kayla.lupedee@spartans.ut.edu On my first day of senior year, it took me over 40 minutes to get to campus. I live eight minutes away, and I was late to my first class. There should be no reason why I had to leave my apartment at 11:20 a.m. and still be late to my […]
Dream vs. Reality: Unemployment During COVID-19
by Kayla Lupedee kayla.lupedee@spartans.ut.edu Earning $600 each week for sitting home and doing absolutely nothing sounds like a dream that no one would ever want to give up. And turns out, it is actually the reality for many people living in the pandemic. During the initial major outbreak of COVID-19, almost everyone was out of […]
Students Reflect on Hybrid Course Issues
By Kayla Lupedee As we take on another semester amidst COVID-19, there are some aspects of college that we simply have to give up in order to continue safely. Not only does that include refraining from large social gatherings, but in-person classes are also being limited to low numbers. With that being said, it would […]