While hundreds of millions of people in the U.S, are quarantined at home, there are still millions of Americans who have been deemed “essential employees” and are therefore still traveling to and from work every day.
Column: What it’s like being an ‘essential employee’ during a pandemic
Column: I am focusing on gratitude while adjusting to a new normal during the pandemic
It’s crazy to think how one thing, as small as a virus, took our precious world and turned it upside down overnight. The mention of COVID-19 brings up many emotions. Worry, stress, hope, and appreciation are all things I’ve experienced within the past month.
Column: It’s important to connect with a supportive team during a pandemic
In these stressful times, my mother has challenged me to stay connected to the people I have left in the wake of COVID-19.
Column: My thoughts about COVID-19 quickly turned into concerns about my parents’ lives
Soon my thoughts started to mostly be about my mother and fathers’ safety. Both individuals are middle-aged victims of cerebrovascular accidents and have diabetes.
Column: Ole Miss basketball player says work on new goals during COVID-19 pandemic
How do you go from being an active student-athlete all year to sitting in the house all day? For many athletes across the world, the pandemic is a difficult time, but athletes and others can use this time to work on new goals and better themselves.
Column: The impact of COVID-19 on my life
I first heard about the coronavirus while talking about current events in my journalism class about two months ago. At the time, I thought it wasn’t a serious issue and that it would go away within the next few weeks. Obviously, I was wrong about that.
Column: A little goes a long way in helping others during the COVID-19 pandemic
Coronavirus. That is a word I would like to never hear again. The pandemic has affected the lives of millions worldwide, but there are small things each of us can do to help others during this time.
Oxford tea and shake shop provides healthy alternatives and organic ingredients
From barbeque to fried chicken, Oxford has plenty of incredible food – but what if you want something light and healthy? Brent Cartwright saw this gap in the food scene and brought his entrepreneurial spirit to Oxford where he opened a healthy smoothie joint right in the heart of town.
How data analytics has changed the Ole Miss Baseball Team
Ole Miss Assistant Baseball Coach Carl Lafferty needed someone on staff with a strong discipline in baseball analytics to coach players at a higher level than ever before. This is where Chris Goudoras, director of operations and analytics expert, found his role.
As the world grows more health conscious, businesses like Herbalife remain popular because of social media
Many businesses today use the power of technology as their primary platform for product sales, advertisement, and communications. Nutrition companies, such as Herbalife, have created the national trend of selling their products exclusively through independent distributors.
Oxford residents look for nutritional food options during the pandemic
Healthy eating can be challenging, especially for college students surrounded by fast food restaurants and cafeterias with limited menus. It’s even more important now that we are facing a viral pandemic.
Unique community initiative teaches life skills to students with disabilities in Illinois
ILLINOIS – Every weekday from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. when Edwardsville High School (EHS) is in session, students congregate near Tiger Den, once a concession stand and now a cafe, to get their caffeine and breakfast fix.
In and Out of the Comfort Zone: Mississippi families adapt at home during COVID-19 pandemic
Things quickly changed following the news that students wouldn’t be returning to their schools, and employees would be transitioning to virtual jobs. Americans everywhere then realized they’d be braving a whole new world and reality.
Healthcare workers say more supplies and precautions are needed to fight COVID-19
Roughly four weeks ago, many Oxford residents left town headed for spring break. Now, students, professors and remote workers conduct class and business from their homes as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Mississippi and the world.
Coping With Disruption: Some Mississippi residents cope by volunteering during pandemic
It all happened so fast, and some are still trying to make sense of the necessary life changes they are experiencing since COVID-19 became a global threat. Different people are dealing with it in different ways and pondering what it all means.
UM students Zoom into online learning during COVID-19 pandemic
University of Mississippi students and teachers are adjusting to a new way of life and learning as classes have Zoomed online during the COVID-19 pandemic.
