coronavirus

Mosaic Whispers alums provide message of hope with virtual performance

Despite the cancellation of the Mosaic Whispers’ annual concert, the current members along with many alumni were able to work together to create a moving tribute to the group.

| Senior Cadenza Editor

On covering St. Louis sports during a pandemic: A conversation with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch sports columnist

I caught up with Post-Dispatch sports columnist Benjamin Hochman to talk about what it’s been like to report on sports during the last few weeks.

| Senior Sports Editor

COVID-19 outbreak poses difficulty for students seeking summer and post-graduate opportunities

With much of the country on lockdown and the economy heading towards a recession, many graduating seniors feel they are entering the workforce at an inopportune time.

Ellie Ito | Staff Reporter

As summer study abroad programs are canceled, the future of fall study abroad remains unclear

The Department of Overseas Programs at Washington University is making day-by-day decisions as to whether fall 2020 study abroad programs will be able to continue as planned, in part due to if travel restrictions will be lifted in time.

Jessica Bigley | Staff Reporter

No, the pros are not ‘just like us’

Maybe, if I, like the NBA players trying so hard to relate to me, had in-home access to weight racks and a full-sized gym and a treadmill or elliptical, I might be able to stay active.

| Senior Sports Editor

Avoid the mobs, order your swabs: Bone marrow drive goes virtual

In a time when so much feels out of our control, looking into opportunities of what can be done⁠—as opposed to all that cannot⁠—has become more important than ever.

Samra Haseeb | Staff Writer

Students still on campus face loneliness, reduced resources

After more than a month after Washington University announced the closure of campus, life is quiet for the small group of students who were approved for late stays.

| News Editor

Beyond the call of duty: WU professor Michael McLaughlin reveals the value of education

As I am “waiting for the host to start this meeting,” I am preparing for an interview.

Aruni Soni | Staff Writer

SU considers options for student activities fee allocation as University refunds dining, housing

Washington University will begin to refund housing and dining balances on a prorated basis, raising several questions regarding additional refunds and forms of compensation for students.

Ellie Ito and Ted Moskal | Staff Reporters

Non-apocalyptic, fantasy-esque books to fuel your escapist reading during quarantine

It’s been a long time since Washington University closed its campus due to coronavirus.

| Senior Editor

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