Being An Essential Worker as a College Student
By Tiffany Slechta
When reflecting on the last few weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, I believe it is safe to say it was, and still is, very surprising. In...
The Life of a Student During Quarantine
By Meghan Smith
After being sent home from McPherson College, life has not been the same. I was devastated when I received the news that classes would be moving...
What do online classes mean for auto restoration students?
By Mason Duffey
On March 17, 2020, McPherson College announced that it will “complete the second semester remotely using online technology beginning on March 30.” This new plan for...
Online Classes Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
By Raegan Kleppe
On March 31, 2020, McPherson College had their first day of online classes since being sent home amid the Coronavirus outbreak. No one was prepared for...
A Quiet Campus: A Stronger Community
By Michael Dudley
A couple of weeks ago I came to campus to grab a few things out of my office and check the mail. As I walked over...
My Quarantine Story
By Marcus Fernandes
It all started with an extended spring break. Who would not like that? In a normal situation, every student in the world would be happy. That...
Mourning, Yet Celebrating, This Semester
By Julia Largent
When I first heard we were moving to remote learning, I was both stressed and relived. Stressed because I’ve only ever taken online courses, not taught...
My Pandemic Story: Joe Isaacson
By Joe Isaacson
I took the two weeks of spring break to just relax my body and mind. It was still kind of a shock to hear that the...
My COVID-Coaster
By Cali Godwin
My quarantine has been somewhat of a rollercoaster. I’ve had my good days, but I’ve also had my bad and stressful days. Since I was able...
Being a Respiratory Therapist During the Coronavirus
By Raegan Kleppe
Shannon Lorance is a respiratory therapist that works at Texoma Medical Center in Sherman, Texas. She became a respiratory therapist in 1994 when she graduated from...