By: Cassidy Martenson Co-Editor / Community Outreach Specialist First doses, second doses, and boosters oh my! The IU South Bend Health and Wellness Center is offering Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 boosters and vaccines. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, booster shots can help to increase the effectiveness of the vaccine. A booster dose for any vaccine
By: Kate Luce Editor-in-Chief Indiana University announced that students, staff and faculty are required to get the COVID-19 vaccine for the upcoming fall semester. This announcement will allow for many of the COVID-19 social distancing restrictions and mask requirements to be relaxed throughout all universities. Everyone is to get their first dose of the vaccine
By: Kate Luce Co-Editor-in-Chief A whirlwind trip to regional campuses has led IU President-Elect, Pamela Whitten, to visit IU South Bend on April 26. During her travels, Whitten has been given a Hoosier welcome throughout the IU campuses. “I absolutely have been overwhelmed by the campus itself. It’s beautiful. The range of academic programs that
By: Cassidy Martenson Staff Writer On Thursday, IU South Bend partnered with HealthLinc to vaccinate students, staff and the broader community at the Student Activities Center. People were able to receive their first dose of the Moderna vaccine and will be invited to return for the second dose on May 20. Upon arrival, patients could
By: Emily Trent Staff-Writer COVID-19 has changed the way many learn but has also changed the way educators are teaching. The School of Education has had many changes occur since the start of the pandemic but not all have been negative. With virtual learning, comes flexibility and faculty and staff within the School of Education
By: Connie Klimek Staff-Writer On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Governor Eric Holcomb announced that eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines will open to all Hoosiers ages 16 and older beginning on March 31. Vaccines by Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson are available. The Pfizer vaccine is not available for administration to children under 16. The Moderna
By: Hope Fowler Staff-Writer Indiana University came to a decision regarding commencement at the end of this spring semester for 2021 graduates on Feb. 22. IU South Bend will be holding both an in-person and virtual commencement on May 12. Due to safety concerns, all graduates will be able to attend an outdoor ceremony. All
By: Kate Luce Co-Editor-in-Chief kmluce@iu.edu The fall semester of 2021 won’t look like the fall semester of 2020. IU President, Michael A. McRobbie, announced that all IU campuses will go back to in-person learning in the fall 2021 semester on Feb. 24. However, much still has to be done until students, faculty and staff can
