Tagged - COVID-19

Novavax vaccine unavailable at UHS

Cases continue to rise in Monroe County — and the newly updated COVID vaccine, Novavax, is currently unavailable on River Campus. Read More

COVID cases rise again across campus this fall

As students return to campuses nationwide for the fall semester, COVID-19 cases are on the rise across the U.S. — and the University is no exception. An initial jump in cases occurred shortly after students returned to campus in the latter half of August, according to Vice Provost and Director of the Department of University […]

“Fellowship” premieres after years of COVID-19 setbacks

UR’s International Theatre Program premiered their new show “Fellowship” at Sloan Theater on Sept. 29. The show exhibits the interpersonal conflicts between four women of color as they navigate a liberally-sensitive workplace. Read More

New semester brings new COVID-19 guidelines

The new semester comes with new COVID-19 guidelines as the University has adopted a more flexible approach to River Campus masking, is no longer guaranteeing isolation space, and has diminished Dr. Chatbot's role. On March 3, the CDC announced a new “Community Level” approach to masking and social distancing that roots recommendations in local data, […]
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Indoor masking mandate reinstated on University campuses

This morning, students woke to an email announcing that UR has reinstated an indoor mask mandate following a surge in on campus cases. Read More

COVID-19 cases spike on campus

At least 132 River Campus students have reported positive COVID-19 cases during the past two weeks, filling Whipple Park’s isolation capacity, as COVID-19 numbers have slowly started to trend upwards again across Monroe County. Positive cases have been on the upswing following the removal of UR’s mask mandate just over four weeks ago as well […]

Letter to the Editor: Medical racism

I believe in vaccines. I believe in the COVID-19 vaccine. Yet, I think people who present allergic reactions should be exempted. People like me. Read More

In-person learning is now mandatory 

According to Runner, in-person learning will now be required for all students, and “[s]tudents will not be allowed to learn remotely for any longer time period.” Read More

2022 Commencement to be in-person

Due to the pandemic, all in-person traditions have been postponed or significantly altered until now. Read More

COVID is my normal

I first knew that COVID-19 would define my time in college in an iZone conference room, of all places. Read More