A few casual snowflakes whirled in front of my cold face as I took a deep breath and tried to steady my nerves. I remember the fear that gripped me as I waited for my turn for the ski lift. Heights. I’ve never been a fan of them, but this was the first time I …
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As Southern’s Campus Preparedness Task Force continues arrangements for a safe reopen of the university, residence life is one of the topics discussed. Though there will be minimal changes to the already existing rules, new precautions will be set in place to ensure the safety of dorm and village residents.Some of the biggest preventive measures …
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In preparation for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year, an email was sent out to students involved in Southern’s LifeGroup ministry, outlining the new safety guidelines that leaders and participants will be expected to follow. Following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the University Church, Associate Chaplain Anna Bennett wrote in …
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As students prepare to return to Southern’s campus for the Fall 2020 semester, those traveling from other countries may be required to participate in a 14-day quarantine upon arrival to campus. According to International Admissions Advisor Arleny Weddle, not all international students will be quarantined. A team from Southern, with guidance from the Centers for …
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As of last week, the proposal to adjust the Fall 2020 semester schedule that was announced on June 15 was approved by Southern’s Board of Trustees, according to board member Franklin Farrow. The official decision confirms the elimination of mid-term break and will end in-person instruction at Thanksgiving break, followed by two weeks of distance …
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To adapt to social distancing guidelines while still providing an in-person worship experience this coming fall semester, vespers will not be held inside the church but outdoors in an oval tent. The tent, measuring around 76 by 166 feet, can hold 1,600 people; but to follow health guidelines, and considering the space used for the …
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In an email sent to students on June 15 outlining the top 10 safety policies for the upcoming school year, it was announced that convocations are canceled for the Fall 2020 semester. During a Student Association meeting on June 24, Vice President of Student Development Dennis Negron went into further detail about what worship credits …
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Jake Miller, junior business management major, got word back in March that his internship was canceled due to the pandemic. Although Miller was not able to spend the summer the way he originally planned, he did find a unique way to gain business experience: by starting his own day camp. In early May Miller attended …
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