The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently changed the social distancing guidelines for K-12 schools to recommend that individuals remain three feet apart and maintain mask usage. This is a big step for schools due to the difficulties they have been facing regarding keeping everyone safe with in-person learning. Throughout the pandemic, some […]
Author: Maggy Crawford
Gatherings of vaccinated people safe, CDC states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a new guide with regulations for individuals that are fully vaccinated. The biggest takeaway from the update is that those who are fully vaccinated can now visit with others that are fully vaccinated without wearing masks or social distancing. […]
Tips to decrease Zoom fatigue
It’s real. We all have it. Hours upon hours every day spent online. How do we fight zoom burnout? What are things we can do instead? How do we let our brains have a rest? For example, when I have free time, I want to play video games or watch television … but that’s just […]
University of Tulsa announces new strategic plan
On Jan. 29, the Board of Trustees approved a new strategic plan for TU. One of the main elements of the plan is to grow and strengthen the energy and cyber programs. The new strategic plan also includes an emphasis on the importance of a balanced education, including a commitment to encourage all students to […]
Disney releases live-action “Cruella” trailer
Disney just released the trailer for their darkest live-action movie yet, “Cruella”, and it was not what I was expecting from Disney. I was shocked to hear that Disney was creating a movie about someone that was known for killing puppies, but I have a feeling that Disney villains are going to be rising in […]
Destination Tulsa: Supporting Local Businesses
With school back in full swing, and COVID-19 still very much being a thing, I have been trying to find the best local businesses to support while getting my coffee or study break snacks. One of my recent favorites has been Ediblend Superfood Cafe. This gem is just a short drive from campus, nestled in […]
Best “Criminal Minds” episodes
In honor of the last few days of the spooky season, I will be writing about the best episodes of “Criminal Minds.” There are 15 seasons of “Criminal Minds,” but for this article, I will just be reviewing those available on Netflix, the first 12. “Criminal Minds” is a television show about a group of […]
TU continues to mitigate COVID-19 cases
The University of Tulsa lists on their website that there are currently nine active cases of COVID-19, eight of which are students and one a staff member. There are 17 students in quarantine, which the university explains is enforced for students that have not tested positive and do not have symptoms, but have come in […]
Bolivians hope newly elected government can shed old corruption
The Bolivian election results are back, and Luis Arce Catacora, the leader of the socialist el MAS party, will be the president of Bolivia until 2025. Evo Morales, the past president, changed the constitution to allow the president to serve 5-year terms. Morales had already served the allotted two terms, and wanted to run again. […]
COVID-19’s rebound necessitates another lockdown
As the United States is nearing a third, and possibly the largest yet, wave of COVID-19, it seems as if people are as relaxed as ever. Cases are rising, and the number of people that are not socially distancing and without masks seems to be rising as well. There are 17 states that have reported […]