Some students confused about close-contact, quarantine guidelines
By Meredith Moran | YesterdayThere has been some uncertainty among students on what qualifies as a close contact and when someone should self-report or quarantine.
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There has been some uncertainty among students on what qualifies as a close contact and when someone should self-report or quarantine.
An off-campus student was surprised that he could not quarantine on campus, understanding that off-campus students have different access to campus facilities.
The University Faculty Senate on Jan. 22 decided not to adopt a proposal that would allow students to take one class as a credit with a D or no credit.
The minimum wage is set to increase four more times in the following five years, to $11 in 2022, $12 in 2023, $13.50 in 2025 and $15 in 2026.
Conner Evans recaps the week in news as reported by his classmates who cover the Virginia General Assembly the Capital News Service.
2,800 students are taking classes on-campus and about 300 students are taking classes remotely at UR during the spring 2021.
The Robins Diversity Coalition, created by senior John Cruz, had its first meeting on Jan. 27, via Zoom, and Dean Mickey Quiñones gave the opening remarks.
Yi believes the Warmline could be helpful in combating feelings of loneliness even after the pandemic ends, she said.
Spider Ventures, an entrepreneurial organization founded by junior Julien Wadhwa, is introducing a 10-week virtual accelerator program this month.
Sophomore Hoor Ul Ain had trouble attending WCGA and first-year orientation leadership online meetings on Wednesday, she said.
Bisese, Legro and Hale's email stated the restrictions would apply to all undergraduate students living off campus.
35 University Forest Apartments lost power around 3:40 p.m. yesterday, said Mark Beatty, manager of engineering services.
This is a developing story and will continue to be updated. Additional coverage of policy changes with community member input to come.
As of right now, Boehman has not heard anything about any changes being made in the near future to the coordinate college system, he said.
The Well-Being Center, which will offer a variety of mental and physical resources for students and faculty, is anticipated to open on Jan.19.
