Month: August 2020

Interest in pet adoption is on the rise thanks to working from home By Anthony Torrise COVID-19 has turned daily schedules upside down, but the limitations that once came with owning a pet (like being chained to an office desk) have been lifted for those who suddenly have more disposable time and attention due to working from home. It’s a leap of faith for some but most of the time the result is an unbroken bond. From March to July of 2020, there has been a nationwide decrease of animals brought into shelters compared to the same period of...

Classes may be online and policies confusing but college students are itching to get as close to local campuses as they can By Katherine Brubaker Entering the fall semester of college is always an exciting time for new beginnings. This year’s unprecedented pandemic events make it particularly interesting for students. Now versed in the art of taking online courses, many college students are now struggling with the housing situations of their respective universities. Despite the school year rapidly approaching, university housing policies have shifted continuously throughout the summer, which has left many students confused and unprepared. To better understand...