RU Coronavirus Timeline
A timeline of RU's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Guest Writer
Apr 8, 20202 min read
Apart but not alone: RU staying connected?
Rochester University’s current slogan “Rise Together. Stand Apart” is a clever motto for us during this coronavirus pandemic. We are forced
Jenna Pomaville
Apr 8, 20202 min read
8 ways to keep yourself busy during self-quarantine
Fill your body and your mind with what it is telling you to do, and you will be happy during these crazy times.
Chloe Bachman
Apr 8, 20203 min read
Professors give tips on dealing with stressful times
Two Rochester University professors — one from a spiritual perspective and the other from a psychological angle — have given tips to student
tisenberg
Apr 8, 20202 min read
Seeing light at end of coronavirus tunnel when no "end" is in sight
Some positives do exist during this pandemic. First, our society is taking a much-needed break. Before this, I was a full-time student, an i
Christian Todd
Apr 8, 20202 min read
Senior regrets missing final events, even Academic Symposium
I will be graduating from RU, but due to the coronavirus, I will be missing out on the annual traditions of commencement, symposium & other
Sydney Davis
Apr 8, 20203 min read
Commencement cancellation causes heartbreak for senior
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, RU's commencement ceremony on May 2 has been cancelled. It breaks my heart to write those words
Christian Frazier
Apr 7, 20203 min read
RU athletes reflect on cancellation of spring season
Shield Media reached out to some RU spring sports coaches and athletes to get their response at not being able to compete this semester.
Gabriele Eubanks
Apr 6, 20204 min read
Study abroad semester cut short by COVID-19
I’ve wanted to travel abroad since my first semester at Rochester University. From the moment I heard about the semester long trip to Vienna
Guest Writer
Apr 6, 20204 min read
Students react to taking their classes fully online
Shield Media reached out to RU students to see how they were coping with the shift to taking all their classes in the online environment.
Guest Writer
Apr 6, 20203 min read
Coronavirus pandemic interrupts RU semester
When RU students and employees started hearing about COVID-19, they had no idea how the normal routine of campus life would be impacted.
Christian Todd
Apr 6, 20205 min read
RU professors quickly adapt classes for online learning
Shield reached out to RU professors from different disciplines for their thoughts about teaching only online.
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tisenberg
Apr 1, 20205 min read
The Shallot [SHORTS]
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Lily Cochenour
Apr 1, 202010 min read
The Shallot [ARTICLES]
The Shallot is Shield Magazine's annual April Fool's edition written by the Shield Staff. All articles below are fictional and sometimes...
Samuel Forthofer
Mar 27, 20204 min read
Former Premier League player helps coach RU men’s soccer
“It’s still not really away. Here comes Sergeant. GOAL!! Steve Seargeant, the left back, has put Everton ahead!”
Brad Miller
Mar 25, 20202 min read
RU men’s basketball: These 5 characteristics make a great teammate
The answer isn't as obvious as it seems. Everyone has a different idea of what it means to be there for your peers.
Sydney Brackney
Mar 20, 20202 min read
5 ways to combat insomnia
If you are one of those who suffer from sleepless nights, here are five ways you can conquer insomnia.
Samuel Forthofer
Mar 19, 20202 min read
Q&A with Soccer Coach Joey Tinnion
"The most rewarding part of my job is getting to watch all my players grow on- and off-the- field."
Christian Frazier
Mar 14, 20201 min read
WHAC cancels spring competition; seven RU sports shut down
The Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference, which Rochester University competes in, has canceled spring athletic seasons effective March 14,
Sydney Brackney
Mar 4, 20204 min read
Q&A with RU librarian David Sirka
David Sirka is Rochester University’s electronic resource librarian. He makes sure the library website is up-to-date and functional.
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