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By Ashanti Glover NDMU has announced plans for graduation. Class of '20 and '21 will have a combined virtual commencement. This celebration of accomplishments will be streamed through YouTube at 11am EST on May 23. This virtual ceremony will be led by MarchingOrder. MarchingOrder has been used by institutions since 2003 and is a technology... Continue Reading →
By Mylaika Stephenson Anxiety and Depressive disorders in adult Americans have skyrocketed by 30% since 2019, according to a new study by the Kaiser Family Foundation. The coronavirus pandemic has brought more attention to the mental health crisis taking place in the United States. Many have faced more difficulty with their mental health due to... Continue Reading →
By Troi Beckett March 2020 changed everything in the world when many businesses began to shut down due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Many workers lost their jobs, crowds began to decrease, and places shut down. The Baltimore Aquarium was one of these businesses. The aquarium closed in March 2020 and did not reopen until July... Continue Reading →
By Ashanti Glover After weeks of opening mass vaccination sites, more Marylanders are getting vaccinated, but at disproportionate rates. Data shows that people of color, low-income status, and older adults continue to be excluded. Of the positive COVID-19 cases, 19% are Hispanic; yet, only 3.6% of Hispanic Marylanders are vaccinated and only 16% of blacks... Continue Reading →
By Mylaika Stephenson The student led organizations at NDMU are having to adapt to these unprecedented times. Most organizations have been holding remote events through Zoom. A few student-led organizations gave insight on what it has been like for them to plan events and manage their organizations virtually. The university’s Tutoring Services Coordinator, Yishka Chin,... Continue Reading →
By Troi Beckett The coronavirus pandemic has devastated many collegiate sporting events. NDMU is one of many colleges that halted sports over the past year. Many student athletes continue to deal with the disappointment of cancelled sports seasons. “Senior year is so different without sports and in person classes,” said Adrianna Fletcher, a special education... Continue Reading →
By Mylaika Stephenson Fear of COVID-19, family members who are high risk, and the ability to still work jobs outside of school were some of the most common reasons student elected to take their courses remote, according to several people in the NDMU community who responded to a questionnaire. Many students who I talked to... Continue Reading →
By Ashanti Glover A new vaccination center opened in Baltimore. As of Friday, February 5, the Baltimore Convention Center’s Field Hospital began to administer COVID vaccinations. Although appointments are limited, this larger facility will help vaccinate more people. According to state data, 600,000 out of 900,000 available doses have been given. “These sites will promote... Continue Reading →
By Bria Foster How are you feeling? Is everything okay? Are you doing well? Are you overwhelmed? These are just a few of the frequently asked questions I hear. Virtual learning can be challenging when you are used to a strong sense of community like the one at NDMU. However, when adding the mental... Continue Reading →
By Liz Shin Four weeks into the COVID-19 quarantine that started spring break, students adapted to complete this semester. Some students also have a part-time or a full-time job. As COVID-19 spread in the United States, many became unemployed. As the unemployment rate for college graduates are at 2.0 percent this year. Non-essential workplaces shut... Continue Reading →
