Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, fewer people are experiencing homelessness in Washtenaw County
by DOINA PLOP Deputy Editor During the COVID-19 pandemic, Washtenaw County experienced a surprising decrease in the number of people…
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COVID-19 increases food insecurity in Washtenaw County
By RACHEL RABIDEAU Staff Writer Battling COVID-19 has been a struggle. During quarantine, many have been unable to work and…
COVID vaccination efforts gain momentum as demand increases
by DEBRA DESTEFANI Staff Writer The COVID-19 vaccination rollout, which began in Michigan on Dec. 14, has shipped over one…
Number of small businesses increases, despite pandemic
By ETHAN BERMAN Staff Writer It’s no secret that small businesses have suffered during this pandemic. Many have been temporarily…
Frontline healthcare workers face burnout almost a year into the pandemic
By CYDNEY HEED Staff Writer Frontline healthcare workers still face long, difficult shifts, even as the public places its faith…
Local restaurant workers struggle during second shutdown
By Cydney Heed Staff Writer As Michigan enters week five of a COVID-related ban on indoor dining, restaurant workers are…
Mixed mode WCC teachers were already prepared for December COVID closure
By Kristy King Staff Writer When surging COVID-19 cases ended mixed mode classes with two days’ notice, WCC was already…
No Bad Weather #2: Gratitude Practices
By Jessica Pace Graphic Designer There’s a saying in Scandinavian culture, where winter days are sunless and icy– “There’s…
Screen-weary biology student tackles online labs and fatigue
Camera-off hides groggy morning look, but nothing helps with back-to-back class schedule By Xailia Claunch Editor The fall semester is…
No Bad Weather #1: Finding joy in a COVID winter
By Jessica Pace Graphic Designer There’s a saying in Scandinavian culture, where winter days are sunless and icy– “There’s…
PERSPECTIVE: For all the milestones of Biden-Harris win, focus is all COVID-19
By Xailia Claunch Editor Former Vice President Joe Biden’s win over President Donald Trump is undoubtedly one of great historical…