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News in brief

Alternative commencement plans announced

throwing caution to the wind A discarded surgeon’s mask sits in the grassy knoll at the intersection of West Schwarz and Pine Street in Edwardsville. The CDC recommends covering one’s nose and mouth with similar masks when going out, however, it appears not everybody is taking such precautions. I Dominick Oranika / The Alestle

Businesses stand their ground during stay-at-home orders ISOBEL ABBOTT-DETHROW reporter

An empty parking lot beside SIUE’s outdoor recreational sports complex denotes campus closure, however, a sign warning of enforcement gives visitors an added warning. I Dominick Orainka / The Alestle

While some local restaurants and shops are closing down during Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stayat-home order, many are continuing operations and making sure their customers know they are in good hands. Extra precautions have been put in place, such as glove and mask wearing and around-the-clock sanitizing. SIUE Police Chief Kevin Schmoll said he has not witnessed any businesses violate Pritzker’s lockdown policies. In the case of a business violating these policies, it is usually a one-time offense. “There are statutes in place where you can write a city ordi-

nance violation, or there’s actually an arrest that can be made,” Schmoll said. “That’s a last resort, that’s the last thing law enforcement wants to do, is arrest someone over this. Usually through educating the business owners [about] the executive order, that’s all it usually takes. Maybe one time we have to encounter that, we have to shut it down. I don’t know of any of them that have had to make an arrest at this point.” There are still ways for local food businesses to remain open, such as curbside pick-up, delivery and carryout. 222 Artisan Bakery owner see STAY-AT-HOME on page 2

Textbook returns yield controversy

Summer at SIUE goes virtual

As the spring semester nears an end, SIUE has to collect textbooks for the start of the summer semester. It has been decided that students must either drop them off in a designated box behind the library, or they must ship them back at their own expense. The news became official on April 17 when Textbook Service sent out an email with a link that detailed their plan. It specified their mailing address and explained how students could get a discount by mailing through the

The current state of the world has made current SIUE students and incoming freshmen unsure about how they will continue their education. At SIUE, there is hope for in-person classes to resume as early as the second five-week term of the summer session. According to Director

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Postal Service’s “Media Mail” option. Students who disagree with the decision have been proposing solutions of their own, including senior applied communications major Jay Johnson, of Decatur, Illinois, who said she never got her graduation ceremony fee back, so she’d like to see that money go to shipping expenses. “I feel like I see TEXTBOOKS on page 2

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of the Office of Retention and Student Success Tyler Phelps, one thing that is for certain is that onground conferences and classes will not take place in May or June. Phelps said the first half of summer courses have been transitioned to an online format. For the long term, Phelps said SIUE is looking into an online degree completion program. “[SIUE] was already starting to create some degrees that would be offered in an online format,” Phelps said. “As much as I hate seeing everybody get

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SIUE announced Wednesday the Spring 2020 commencement ceremony will take a different form. SIUE has scheduled a virtual commencement ceremony that will go live on the website at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 9. Graduates may expect to receive an email with the appropriate links on May 7. The ceremony will include remarks from Chancellor Randy Pembrook and Provost Denise Cobb, among other recognitions. An in-person commencement ceremony is tentatively scheduled for Aug. 7-8 on campus, contingent on public safety regulations at the time. Spring graduates are asked to provide mailing addresses via Cougarnet to ensure all documents are delivered to the correct address – including diplomas. Updates will be sent via SIUE email and posted on the commencement website and Facebook event. Each graduate may submit two photos and a short message thanking friends, family, faculty and staff. Content must be submitted to socialmedia@ siue.edu by noon on April 29. Send questions to commencement@siue.edu.

Refund Recap ALEX AULTMAN reporter

With emails regarding refunds flooding student inboxes, it can be hard to keep track of all this new information. Here are the basics:

parking passes Chancellor Randy Pembrook told The Alestle students with annual parking passes would be receiving a 10 percent refund. Depending on the type of hangtag, students will be receiving between $8 and $19. These will be sent Friday, April 24 with student and course fee refunds.

student & course fees Students will receive a 7.4 percent refund on their student fees for the Spring 2020 semester. Students may receive a partial refund on their course fees depending on what materials haven’t been used due to the campus closure.

Housing & Meal Plans Residents of Bluff, Prairie and Woodland Halls will receive a 50 percent housing refund. Residents of Evergreen Hall and Cougar Village will receive a 40 percent refund. Students with a spring meal plan will be refunded their remaining balance and a portion of the 60 percent that accounts for the fixed dining costs. Pembrook said these refunds are currently being distributed.

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COVID-19 pandemic affects healthcare for all JOHN MCGOWAN reporter

COVID-19 has become the top priority of almost every hospital in the world. Meanwhile, there are still patients who need medical assistance for different reasons. One of the worries the pandemic raises is how accessible hospitals are for those who need to visit for non-coronavirus reasons. Beth Cady is a clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice, and she also works as a clinical pharmacy specialist in infectious diseases at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. She said her hospital is not yet facing high enough numbers of COVID-19 cases for this to be an issue. Right now, their priorities lie in preparing for an increase in cases. Cady said the hospital she works at is focusing on preparing specific floors for infected patients. “We’re trying as fast as we can to update our protocols and plans to take care of [COVID-19] patients when they come in,” Cady said. “Some units have turned into – like a general hospital wing – has now been dedicated specifically as the [COVID-19] unit.” Access to prescription drugs is also a STAY-AT-HOME I COVER

Kim Goodner, of Edwardsville, said her main priority is making sure the bakery’s employees remain healthy. “Our employees wear gloves and masks,” Goodner said. “We have several masks, so they take them home and wash them; each employee has about two to three masks … If our employees get sick, we stop production altogether. They’ve all been doing well on social distancing, even in the bakery.” With the future uncertain, local businesses have had little time to adjust to sudden changes brought on by the pandemic. According to Goodner, the bakery has undergone many changes in routine in the short span of a month, such as schedules for baking and having some employees stay home until the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. Blue Ice Creamery owner Kyle Shirley, of Brighton, Illinois, said although the Alton store was already frequently cleaned and sanitized, more attention has

concern for many. Cady said some drugs like hydroxychloroquine have faced shortages due to some believing they can be effective in treating the virus. “[For the] people who need this hydroxychloroquine for their rheumatoid arthritis or whatever it’s been approved for, it’s sad that those patients have to wait to get those medications … because there are other people out there who are trying to hoard these medications like the hydroxychloroquine when it’s not even proven to be effective [for treating COVID-19],” Cady said. Pharmacy Professor Lakesha Butler said people shouldn’t be hoarding medicine for themselves. “This is a public health crisis that’s affecting our entire country and, much further, our entire world,” Butler said. “This is a pandemic, meaning that it’s widespread, and it’s not just a local problem. This is a worldwide problem affecting many, many people, so we have to think about others.” Among those being affected by the virus, people with immunodeficiencies and other high-risk traits are the most susceptible and vulnerable. Jessica Kerr,

been paid to surfaces such as door handles on restrooms and entrance and exit doors. With card transactions, the customer’s card gets sanitized before it is returned. “We’ve always had hand sanitizer for customer use,” Shirley said. “When we have a curbside to-go order and a customer hands us their card, we put a pump of hand sanitizer on the face of the card and give it back to them, in order to protect them, as well.” Shirley’s employees were already required to wear gloves, as they cannot use their bare hands working with ice cream. Customers can still go inside the store, but according to Shirley, there has not been a problem abiding by the social distancing rule. “We know people might have to wait for us to make food for them,” Shirley said. “We have three chairs set up about eight feet apart. People are doing a really good job [social distancing] on their own.” Check out the services 222 Artisan Bakery and Blue Ice Creamery offer by going to their websites.

SIUE Edwardsville Madison County Illinois An email sent to students warned about traveling abroad during spring break because of the newly discovered coronavirus. March 5

March 6 Vice Chancellor for Administration Rich Walker released a statement that SIUE had begun to follow the CDC’s guidelines regarding cleaning and disinfecting the campus.

the School of Pharmacy’s associate dean of professional and student affairs and a pharmacy practice professor, said this is one of the reasons the stay-at-home orders are so important. “A lot of people who are the healthy ones may actually be carriers for this,” Kerr said. “If they do go over and visit their mother or father or brother who has a chronic disease with immunodeficiencies, they’re putting that mother or father or brother at risk.” According to Kerr, not all prescription medications are being impacted to the same extent by the outbreak. Drugs like insulin aren’t facing shortages, and pharmaceutical companies have started lowering the prices of copays and offering more programs to make important drugs available. Those struggling to get their p re s c r i p t i o n s can find advice from Clinical Pharmacist Latonia Luu at goodrx.com.

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04.15.20 A fire alarm was activated in Founders Hall due to construction work. No fire, smoke or damage was reported.

04.19.20 A nurse practitioner employed by Health Service was arrested for theft under $500. She was processed and released with a Notice to Appear.

04.20.20 A woman reported a vehicle following her closely, passing her in a no passing zone and flipping her off. An officer made contact with the individual and advised them to follow the rules of the road. SIUE Police assisted Edwardsville Police Department with traffic control at a traffic accident with injuries. An officer responded to a report of a smoke detector being covered in a Cougar Village apartment. The smoke detector was not covered, but the officer smelled cannabis. Residents denied consent to search, and the case was forwarded to University Housing.

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should be reimbursed to send my books to SIUE because I was never reimbursed the money that I paid to apply for graduation,” Johnson said. “I only had four textbooks, but what about those people that are nursing students, or students that have a lot more textbooks that are a lot heavier?” Assistant Manager at Textbook Service Scott Kane said SIUE is looking at what other schools that offer textbook rentals are doing in this situation. “We’re monitoring what other schools are doing in this situation and it seems that that’s the best option,” Kane said. “We’ve offered the drop off box, but we understand that we have students all around the world who can’t use it.” The school also extended the deadline to turn in textbooks from May 9 to June 15. Freshman biology major Alyssa Mort, of Manteno, Illinois, said the extended deadline compensated for the expenses somewhat.

“I don’t believe we should have to pay the mailing fee,” Mort said. “I think alternatively, since they did extend the drop-off date, that kind of makes up for it in a way, but not entirely.” All books will be undergoing sanitization processes to combat the spread of the virus. According to Kane, every book will be wiped down as soon as it’s removed from the drop off box. He said while they are taking precautions, it’s not a big worry because of how long the virus lasts on surfaces. “One good thing is all research has shown that the virus doesn’t live more than a couple days [on surfaces], so we’ll be sanitizing them, but then they’ll be sitting on the shelf for lord knows how long,” Kane said. According to Kane, most books for the summer semester will be digital, and any books unavailable digitally will be evaluated for their necessity to the course. Students who want to learn more about Textbook Service’s plans can visit their website.

A timeline of administrative responses to COVID

All restaurants and bars were instructed to suspend on-site food consumptio

Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation, which freed up state and federal resources to respond to the outbreak.

March 9

March 11

Spring Break was extended through March 22.

City of Edwardsville public meetings were moved to the Wildey Theatre to provide more space for social distancing. Attendees were subject to having their temperatures taken and being asked to wash their hands.

March 14

On-campus classes were moved online for the remainder of the semester.

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March 13 According to a press release, Edwardsville’s Emergency Management Agency had opened an Emergency Operations Center to monitor the situation and provide updated information. All gatherings of 1,000 or more people were banned, and K-12 schools were closed through the end of March.

The city of Edwardsville suspended all disconnections of water services thro and processing fees for payments made over the phone or online. The Edwar provide curbside pickups. All city parks were closed, while walking paths an

March 16 A city coalition was formed with the Edwardsville YMCA, the Edwar Library and Main Street Community Center to help connect non-pro with community resources. Through the end of April, some business to sell packaged or sealed alcoholic beverages as a carry-out item. Spring Commencement was postponed indefinitely, as the university were exploring alternative options. March 19 March 17

All in-person services, programs and facility operations closed, and on-campus residents were informed they would have until March 22 to move out of their living spaces, unless they received approval to remain on campus. Elected and appointed officials may participate in city meetings via video conference or teleconference. Attendance at City Council meetings was limited to 50 people. Madison County Chairman Kurt Prenzler signed an emergency declaration to access coronavirus-related assistance at the state and federal levels.

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SIUE employees navigate working from home

ALEX AULTMAN reporter

Despite changes in course structure and schedule, faculty and staff are trying to get through this time alongside their students. The transition to online classes and working from home has posed challenges for all parties involved. Professors had a week to begin converting all of their courses online, and students are working in a different environment. The transition online for some more hands-on courses has presented unique challenges. Theater professor Shane Signorino said his acting class is especially challenging to conduct online because of the disconnect a screen causes. “Zoom has been very effective. For instance, my acting students are performing their monologues in a synchronous Zoom meeting this coming Monday so this week I’m doing 30-minute individual sessions where I coach them on their monologues and whatnot,” Signorino said. “When I’m on-screen with them I stay upbeat, I’m really happy about it and whatnot, but as soon as I’m offline I’m like, ‘Oh my god this would be so much better if we were in person.’ There’s just a disconnect there.” Classes that rely on equipment provided by the university are also forcing professors to come up with unique solutions. Mass communications professor Tom Atwood had to quickly create assignments students could do without the camera and audio equipment his production students usually have access to. “My students need video cameras. They need editing software. They need the lab.

They need the television studio. The fact that the last four or five weeks of the class in MC 204 is that studio project, it’s a team project in the studio with all of the equipment. That’s just impossible. There’s no way to replicate that online,” Atwood said. “That basically meant for that class and for the other production classes, which are all hands-on classes with equipment and labs, it meant coming up with entirely new assignments, new plans, new lectures. The good thing is that it did kind of force me to try new things and maybe come up with new ways to teach production that I haven’t really thought about before, but it gave me a headache thinking about it.” Among the frustrations of switching entirely online, Signorino said his students have found creative ways of brightening his day. Most recently, they enlisted the help of some unorthodox friends. Signorino said his students unintentionally cheered him up one day by sending him pictures of goats. “I just got really sad about the whole thing [not being able to see his students]. I was like, OK I’m going to log on to Blackboard and all that stuff. I opened up my email and my acting students — there’s 18 of them — had sent me a crazy a-- picture of a goat to cheer me up,” Signorino said. “They didn’t even know I was sad. The acting students have a group chat, and they got together late at night and were like ‘Let’s just flood his email with goat pictures.’ So each of them sent me a giant goat picture and I was spitting out coffee laughing. It was the perfect remedy for how I was feeling that day.” Despite the challenges working solely from home has created for faculty and staff, they are trying to find bright sides to the situation. Director of College of Arts and Sci-

Theater professor Shane Signorino set up a work space in his home, where his dog keeps him company. | Photo courtesy of Shane Signorino ences Advising Brian Hinterscher said it has shown them ways they can function better once they return to campus. “From my perspective this has been a time where it’s given the staff the ability to start brainstorming on what we need to start doing, which is that we do need to start moving things toward an electronic platform more,” Hinterscher said. “All our files need to go electronically. It’s also given us the ability to see that we can connect with our students in a virtual format rather than having them come into the office for an advising appointment.” The CAS Advising Office is currently offering appointments via phone call, email, or Zoom.

Faculty, staff respond to new grading policy for spring semester JOHN MCGOWAN reporter

Students struggling with online courses can now breathe a little easier, as a new pass/no credit option has been introduced for most classes this semester, allowing students to take more agency over their GPAs. An email, sent out on Tuesday, March 31, specifies that any grade “C” or above can be converted to a pass, where it will count for course credit but won’t affect GPA. “Ds” and “Fs” can be converted to no credit, not affecting GPA but also not counting toward course credit. Interim Director of Student Retention and Success Tyler Phelps said the new policy seemed fair as many students may be struggling with the transition. “We know that this transition to online learning is not conducive to everybody’s learning style,” Phelps said. “That transition’s a hard one to make, and students have just been thrust into it.” Phelps recommended before students

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make any decisions, they talk to their advisers about how converting their grades will affect their graduation paths. Phelps said they should also consult any sources of financial aid about how it affects the money they receive. However, not all students will be able to convert all of their classes. The email specifies that course grade in the Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy and Dental Medicine cannot be converted. The email also says grades in some prerequisites and accredited programs also cannot be converted. Phelps said while students in these programs cannot convert their grades, they have other resources available to them that can help with online classes. “Some of the classes at the university have what’s referred to as supplemental instruction,” Phelps said. “Not only do you receive the traditional lecture class structure, but you also have these supplemental instruction pieces that are offered at different times. We have been able to transition all of those online.”

Department Chair for Teaching and Learning Jessica Krim agreed the new pass/ no credit system was a reasonable change to make because some students don’t have the same resources at home that are offered on campus. “This was one of the things that needed to be done to accommodate students going to school during this time,” Krim said. “You have to think about what resources our students have. Not everyone has resources to connect to the internet at home.” Assistant Secondary Education Professor Jennifer Hernandez said while she understands the need for the change, it will affect education majors. “In the education classes, what we are held accountable to is state licensure, so there is some impact with that. We have to make sure that [the students] meet certain criteria for licensure,” Hernandez said. Students who want more information on grading this semester can visit the Provost’s website.

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thrusted into this experience, I believe we’re going to learn a lot about online learning with SIUE students and faculty. I think the university is learning what offices and services we offer that were not previously online are now offered online. It’ll be interesting to see how the university evolves after this is all said and done.” According to Chancellor Randy Pembrook, the majority of summer classes were originally going to be online before the pandemic occurred, so the move for all classes to be online did not make a drastic change. “We were at about between 60 and 65 percent of our summer offerings were online and they were growing at about 5 percent per year, so we thought that if that trend continued, we would probably be at about 70 percent online for Summer 2020,” Pembrook said. Pembrook said an announcement about whether July and August summer session classes will be on-ground will happen in the middle of May. The decision will depend on if Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-athome order has been lifted. “I want to underscore we don’t know what the future will hold,” Pembrook said. “So, we have not made decisions yet.” For incoming freshmen, the Springboard to Success program will also be transitioning online. In previous years, the program was a two-day event that allowed incoming freshmen to experience campus firsthand. Now, the class of 2024 is meeting with their advisers Zoom and experiencing SIUE in a virtual format. Director of Admissions Todd Burrell said the decision to move the program to a virtual setting was put in place a couple weeks ago, and the Office of Admissions immediately began making sure prospective freshmen were up to date on the transition. “What we focused on first was the number one priority, which we felt was essential for all students: getting registered for fall classes,” Burrell said. “We really took the approach of getting students advised, registered and enrolled. One of the main key components of Springboard is letting the student know what classes they are taking in the fall, but also kind of having a plan for their future at SIUE.” According to Admissions Counselor and Coordinator for New Student Programs Regiere Lovett, students will be receiving partial refunds for the program, as on-ground experiences such as staying overnight and meeting with campus partners and academic advisers cannot happen. “We recently made the decision to change the fee from $195 to $100,” Lovett said. “As of now, for students who have already paid, they will be receiving the $95 in the form of credit in their student account.” Keep up to date about summer courses and the Springboard to Success program by checking the SIUE website.

D-19 at the state, county, city and university levels

on through the end of March.

The stay-at-home order was extended through the end of April, which also applied to school and business closures. Madison County created a In a press release, Madison County coronavirus resources site. announced its meetings would be held In a press release, the city of via teleconference. Edwardsville announced its Feed the Community University leadership announced a program had collected $2,421 new pass/no credit grading option. in cash and donated gift cards, Students have until 4:30 p.m. May Madison County announced its facilities would remain open but asked members of the public to call prior to visit- which was then distributed to 18 to request that their courses be local non-profit organizations. converted to pass/no credit. ing due to limited hours and staff.

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onse to the stay-at-home order, residents were asked e out of their living spaces by 5 p.m. March 21, unless d received permission to stay on campus. The Lovejoy also closed and continued to operate online only. -essential city employees were directed to work from home ossible. All non-critical expenses and purchases were held city. The Edwardsville Public Library discontinued its roadkups and began offering online resources only. r announced a stay-at-home order and a ban on gatherings than 10 people, which would go into effect at 5 p.m. the ng day and last until April 7.

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March 26 Withdrawal deadlines were extended for courses that were not originally scheduled as online courses. The deadline for full-term classes was extended to April 17, and the deadline for courses scheduled for the second half of the semester is May 1. Admissions to the Illinois Department of Corrections from all Illinois county jails were suspended except for essential transfers.

March 31

March 30 Partial refunds for on-campus housing and meal plans were announced via an email to students and a campus update posted to SIUE’s website.

Pritzker announced Illinois schools would remain closed for the rest of the academic year. Partial refunds were announced for parking permits, student fees and certain course fees.

April 17

April 4 The university announced an SIUE student had tested positive for COVID-19. The student was not living on campus.

March 28 Madison County coordinated donations for personal protective equipment. Donations were collected March 31 through April 2. |Summer Bradley / The Alestle

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GOOD NEWS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC The current pandemic can make it emotionally exhausting to stay informed. Here’s some good news that has occurred while we’ve been trying to flatten the curve. ALEX AULTMAN reporter

New York offers free mental health services to people struggling during the pandemic. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced March 18 the state of New York will provide free online mental health services to those in need. Now, New Yorkers can call a hotline to schedule an appointment over phone or video chat. Over 6,000 mental health professionals have volunteered to provide this service, according to Time Magazine.

Virginia has become the first southern state to ban conversion therapy for minors. The bill was signed into law by Gov. Ralph Northam on March 2. Conversion therapy is the practice of trying to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity through procedures like shock therapy. The controversial practice is widely discredited. However, Virginia is the twentieth state to enact such a policy according to the New York Times. Illinois banned it in 2015, the fourth state to do so.

A second person has been cured of HIV. Stem cell transplants have cured a second person of HIV. The patient has not shown signs of the active virus for more than two years after his treatment. The transplant was originally intended to treat the patient’s lymphoma. However, his donor carried a mutation that causes resistance to HIV and it appears to have cured him. Doctors caution that the intense nature of the treatment means it should only be used as a last resort, according to CNN.

An Indiana zoo announced the birth of two Chacoan peccaries. The Chacoan peccaries are originally from South Africa and are endangered. They look similar to pigs but are from a different family of animals and have a different skeletal structure. According to WNDU, little is known about how the animals breed and raise offspring in the wild, and now that it’s able to be studied, it may help the species survive in the wild.

Songs to bring smiles and happiness while get outside, things can feel much worse. We at The Alestle feel the same pain, and often find ourselves craving an escape from dark reality. Here are a few songs that remind us there are better days ahead, and some that temporarily transport us to brighter times.

‘Get You High’ by HARBOUR MADISON LAMMERT editor-in-chief Being away from friends and family can be hard enough, but when it’s too cold or rainy to

This song is the perfect distraction from self-quarantine blues, with a catchy, upbeat chorus and strong beat. The singer is longing to get closer to a love interest, just as we are pining over the times we could be around

others without having to stay 6 feet apart. The lyric, “don’t worry about a thing and lay your head by mine,” perfectly encompasses the carefree nature of the song, and strengthens the desire to get out and enjoy the sunshine.

‘Overwhelming’ by Jon Bellion Need a song to get you moving, or motivate you to do those at-home workouts? Bellion has got you covered in “Overwhelming.” This is hands-down my favorite running song, and just my general go-to when I need to get hyped up and confident. Strong

buildups to the chorus give ample time to get ready to break into a short sprint or any more intense part of a workout. Typical of Bellion, the song is not confined to just one musical genre, but combines elements of so many different styles to create a masterpiece. For example, the choir is reminiscent of gospel, while the trumpets announce that yes, the woman he is singing about is royalty, just as trumpets blast when a queen enters a room. Bellion chuckles during the song, making me feel like I’m his best bud and he’s bragging about his new girl to me, and I can’t help but smile in feeling so connected

to the artist.

‘Morocco’ by Moon Taxi “Morocco” opens with the line, “So sick and tired of the pouring rain, I took a train to Morocco just to kill the pain,” and one word comes to mind: relatable. We are all in this space where many parts of our lives have been brought to a standstill, making us want to just get away from our problems. Unfortunately, traveling is not an option right now (and if you think it is, you’re really a dumbass), so we must find other ways to escape.

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Two cheetah cubs were born in an Ohio zoo. The cubs were conceived through in vitro fertilization. It is rare for this procedure to work in large cats. According to Cleveland.com, The Columbus Zoo says that improvements on this method could help prevent the species from becoming extinct.

The Olympic Games plans to plant an Olympic Forest. This is part of the International Olympic Committee’s plan to become climate positive by 2030. They are partnering with the UN Environment Programme to combat desertification in Africa. Desertification is typically caused by deforestation and is the process of fertile land becoming desert. The forest is a step in the IOC’s plans to minimize their carbon emissions and hope that the trees will use more carbon dioxide than they create, according to a press release from the IOC.

The Metropolitan Opera is streaming a show every night during the stay-at-home orders. The Met will be streaming an encore from a show in their “Live in HD” series for free each day. A new show comes out each night at 7:30 p.m. EDT. They will be available for 23 hours. The shows are available for streaming on their website as well as the Met Opera on-demand apps for Apple, Amazon, Roku and Samsung Smart TV, according to the Met’s website.

An Australian teenager created a new kind of plastic that breaks down in 33 days. At 16, Angelina Arora created the biodegradable plastic out of shrimp cells. She said she had the idea after looking at shrimp and seeing how their shells looked like plastic according to National Geographic.

A 99 year-old British veteran raises $33 million for the National Health Service. Tom Moore set up a fundraising page for the NHS and vowed to walk 100 laps around his garden. According to the Washington Post, he planned to complete them by his 100th birthday but finished two weeks ahead of schedule.

Others are sharing good news as well. “The Office” actor John Krasinski has created a YouTube channel where he shares good news he has seen. His content ranges from small acts of kindness in the world to surprise performances from celebrities on his show. He also hosted a live prom for the class of 2020 with appearances by Chance the Rapper, Jonas Brothers and Billie Eilish.

For more good news, check out Krasinski’s show “Some Good News”.

e social distancing during the COIVD-19 pandemic The singer gets this feeling, as he’s left questioning if his coping mechanisms will even help: “It might help a little, it might help a lot, I don’t know but it’s all I’ve got.” Knowing somebody gets it without an overly somber tone provides comfort like no other, even a pinch of optimism, making it the perfect addition to this playlist.

‘Holiday’ by Retro City The carefree vibes of “Holiday” make it the perfect song to be sandwiched between “Morocco” and “San Diego.” The

first verse is super short, making sure to grab your attention and leave you wondering what else happened on the sweet summer night the band is recalling. “Explosions in the sky, in the sky, in the sky when you say my name” repeats twice through the chorus, making the song catchy, but not too catchy to where it’s annoying. The song is simple in structure, reminding us that not everything has to be so complicated.

‘San Diego’ by The Cautious This is the first song on my

“Summer Vibes” playlist — and it doesn’t take more than the first couple of seconds to understand why. The imagery transports me to a small beachtown booming with cyclists and longboarders, the hum of radios from Jeeps filled with young people rocking windswept hair. And this is the exact place I want to be — well, the place we all want to be — right about now. So lay back, play “San Diego,” and let yourself escape.

‘Nobody’ by Hozier Of course, the main man

made his way to this playlist. “Nobody” is the ultimate feelgood song. For some reason, I envision being caught in traffic on a Friday, but not really caring because it’s a nice day and I can have my windows down and listen to some good jams. In this song, Hozier is reflecting on his life experiences and days of travel — he’s done so much, been to so many places, but he still has yet to find a love as enthralling as the person he’s singing about. This song gives off an aura of “slow down and take it in,” something we all need to be reminded of right now.

‘Watermelon Sugar’ by Harry Styles How could I not put this song on here? While I typically try to stay away from “mainstream” songs on The Headphone Jack, this song fits in all too well here. I mean, who could disagree? Styles perfectly portrays “that summer feeling” here, and his vocals are so, so sweet. “Watermelon Sugar” is the perfect taste of better days to come, making it the perfect one to close this playlist. To listen to these songs, as well as some more of my favorite feel good tunes, visit my Spotify.

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Like many students, the COVID-19 pandemic has left our staff feeling like we lack control over many facets of our lives. We’re all struggling with a lack of normalcy. While staying in your pajamas sounds like a good plan, getting dressed when you wake up can help bring back some of that normalcy. Another way you can take back control during this uncertain time is by experimenting with your hair or makeup. Most hair salons are closed, and many are taking scissors, clippers or bottles of dye into their own hands. This is an op-

portunity to try a hairstyle or color you’ve been eyeing but have been too afraid to jump into. If you discover it isn’t for you, it won’t matter because no one will see it. Then you will have at least tried it. Want to give yourself an undercut? Go for it! Want to give yourself Lemmy mutton chops? Rock on! If you aren’t sure you want to commit to a new hairstyle or color or have a hard time getting a hold of dye during the pandemic, you can try new makeup looks and techniques. For some, makeup has the same calming effects as painting. There are plenty of makeup artists on social media who do artistic looks without everyday wear in mind. Makeup is a

perfectly valid art form. There are thousands of makeup tutorials on YouTube to try, from professional makeup artists to hobbyists. You can even search for tutorials using a specific eyeshadow palette so you can learn new ways to use items you already own. This is especially useful considering new products are taking longer to deliver due to the increased demand of the mail system, and some cosmetics companies are no longer filling orders. Using what you already have saves you money, too. Fears about what others will think often keep us from trying new looks. Now that many of us are stuck in our homes, we have

the freedom to express ourselves without worrying about what our classmates or coworkers will think. You may even come out on the other side of this pandemic with a new go-to makeup look or hairstyle that you can improve upon once hair salons open back up. Some are even doing online consultations and DIY kits if you need more guidance on what to do with your hair. Hair grows back and makeup can be washed off, so none of these changes are permanent. Dye will fade, roots will grow out, but we can at least have the satisfaction of changing our physical appearance in a way that reflects the changing world outside our homes.

If you think essential workers are heroes, pay them like they are GABRIEL BRADY reporter If we, as a country, are not ready to raise the national minimum wage overall, then why don’t we try starting by raising the minimum wage for essential workers? “Essential workers” is a phrase that has been used very frequently lately. It refers to the workers of the world that are mandated to still go physically to work despite the COVID-19 pandemic. People like grocery store employees, nurses and doctors, even attendants at gas stations, are all essential workers. These people are keeping the world moving. People will still need groceries, doctors, gas and countless other resources. And although our government has issued stimulus checks for most of the country, I feel as though essential workers specifically should get something more.

I am an essential worker myself, as a dishwasher at a retirement home. It may seem like I’m just asking for more money because I think having more money would be nice, but that’s not the whole story. There are plenty of people who would be very quick to give essential workers credit for going to work and helping the world along. I have a friend who is still working as a cashier at a grocery store, and he keeps a daily tally going of how many elderly people tell him that he’s a “hero.” Some of the residents at the retirement home tell me this as well. These compliments make me and my friends uncomfortable. All we are doing is going into work like normal, and besides, we don’t feel particularly heroic doing it. The irony of all of this is that, according to Pew Research, more

young people are willing to raise the minimum wage than older people. So, therefore, it is not farfetched to say that the older people who are calling essential workers “heroes,” still don’t wish to pay them more. Recently, former copy editor Brooke Hill at The Alestle wrote an opinion article about raising the minimum wage overall, for all employees. While I agree with the article, I think it would be easier for some Americans to be on board with raising the wage for essential workers than it would be to raise all workers’ wages. A flat federal minimum wage raise could come later, but for now, let’s deal with essential workers. A common complaint against raising any minimum wage is that it will cause a national economic crisis. However, are we not already in one? And, additionally, this

would not be all minimum wage jobs. Only those that we as a society have deemed “essential” should get this higher wage. It only makes sense that if we decide that certain jobs are integral to the nation’s life, shouldn’t the people who work those jobs gain something? If you agree, the best and most logical solution would be to go to your respective congressman/senators, and tell them how you feel. However, in a world ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, this hardly seems like the biggest problem, so if any change comes, it would most likely be after all of this passes. But, there is something we can all do. Once this pandemic is over, do not forget what essential workers did. Even if essential workers don’t get any extra money from this, the best we can do is hold on to this newfound respect for minimum wage workers.

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‘Health and safety first’: COVID-19 causes cancellations of Special Olympics events MATT BARTELS reporter

The Special Olympics has been forced to cancel all of their spring events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Summer events may be canceled as well. Justin Dunning, one of the regional directors in the Metro East, is in charge of all the fundraising and sports. Dunning said all local spring Special Olympics events had to be canceled. The events were going to be held at Edwardsville High School this year instead of the SIUE campus. Dunning said he agrees with the decision to cancel. “Our population is usually [immunocompromised] individuals. [Our athletes] have a lot of things that go along with their disabilities, so safety is our No. 1 priority,” Dunning said. According to Dunning, their events can have 500 people, including the families. He said with how quickly the coronavirus can spread, it would be very dangerous not to suspend these events. Sandy Nash is director of development - Torch Run with Special Olympics Illinois, and she said the organization is helping their athletes both

physically and mentally during this time. They are using social media as a way to reach their athletes and volunteers. “Our CEO, Dave Breen, is leading some different exercise options that we put out once a week on our Facebook page. He also provides a weekly update on our Facebook page,” Nash said. “We try to get everyone engaged but keeping them informed.” According to Nash, the Special Olympics is also posting different ‘thank you’ videos on their Facebook page. Their athletes are creating videos thanking the supporters, volunteers and officers. Jim Morgan is one of the athletes who participates in the spring Special Olympics, playing for the Southern Illinois Grasshoppers. He has been an athlete since August 2005 and has played many different sports in his time with the Special Olympics. Morgan is also one of his team’s global messengers, and he served on the Special Olympics Illinois board from 2009 to 2011. As a global messenger, Morgan is one of the few athletes that speak on behalf of the Special Olympics events. see OLYMPICS on page 8

Top: An athlete in the Region J basketball event grips a basketball as spectators in the bleachers cheer on their loved ones. Bottom: Athlete Manny Isenberg also participates in the Region J basketball event at Wesclin High School, taking time to connect with one of the volunteers. I Photos courtesy of Special Olympics Illinois Region J

SIUE Athletics podcast provides refreshing look at world of sports MATT BARTELS reporter

While SIUE Athletics may seem to be at a standstill with COVID-19 regulations, SIUE’s Media Relations and Broadcasting Specialist Joe Pott has found a different way to make sure Cougar fans get some fresh content. Pott has created a podcast he dubbed “Isolation Conversation,” where he sits down with various SIUE coaches and others working in Athletics to talk about everything from sports to family. According to Pott, he didn’t expect it to become so well received. He said he was simply looking for a way to get information out to those who love sports. “The first thing I thought was we should get on Skype and get some coaches or the athletic director and let’s just talk

about the reactions and everything that is going on,” Pott said. “It was early in the process so we didn’t know how it was going to turn out. We certainly didn’t know it was going to be months long.” According to Pott, he wants each episode to be more like a conversation, and less like an interview. Some of the questions he asks are not only about sports and the teams, but also how the guest is doing and how their family is. “It starts with, ‘How are you dealing with [COVID-19]? How did you hear about it?’ And then from there, ‘What are you doing now?’ and, ‘How are you communicating with your athletes?’” Pott said. “Then we get into, ‘How does it change for your family?’ and, ‘How has it changed your personal life?’” Pott said he is close with many of the coaches and individuals in the athletics de-

partment. He is also the voice of Cougar sports. Anytime SIUE plays a game, Pott is the commentator. This has allowed him to build a relationship with the players and coaches by talking to them before and after games. Two of the coaches he has had on his show are SIUE’s Baseball’s Head Coach Sean Lyons and Wrestling’s Head Coach Jeremy Spates. “It was a very comfortable interview. I talk to Joe all the time. It was like two friends discussing what had happened,” Lyons said. Lyons said the “Isolation Conversation” podcast is a great way to get a different view of the coaches at SIUE. “I thought it was a great idea and I think Joe has done a tremendous job,” Lyons said. “Just to get a perspective of [sports] that isn’t about X’s and O’s and

about individual players and winning or losing.” Spates said Pott doesn’t work with the wrestling team as much as the other sports, but he was excited to be a part of Pott’s show. “He sent me an email and I thought it was a good idea,” Spates said. “Usually [the Athletics Department] would be broadcasting softball, baseball, track and other offseason sports. [“Isolation Coversation”] gives our fans and athletes and other coaches some content. I know I have enjoyed listening to the other conversations.” Pott has recorded and uploaded nine “Isolation Conversation” episodes as of April 19, and Pott plans on uploading a new video every Tuesday and Friday on the SIUE Athletics website and SIUE Cougars YouTube channel.

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weeks ago, and the Office of Admissions immediately began making sure prospective freshmen were up to date on the transition. “What we focused on first was the Department Chair for Teaching and make any decisions, they talk to their advisnumber one priority, which we felt was esers about how converting their grades will Learning Jessica Krim agreed the new pass/ reporter affect their graduation paths. Phelps said no credit system was a reasonable change sential for all students: getting registered Students struggling with online cours- they should also consult any sources of fi- to make because some students don’t have for fall classes,” Burrell said. “We really es can now breathe a little easier, as a new nancial aid about how it affects the money the same resources at home that are offered took the approach of getting students advised, registered and enrolled. One of the pass/no credit option has been introduced they receive. on campus. for most classes this semester, allowing stu“This was one of the things that need- main key components of Springboard is letHowever, not all students will be able dents to take more agency over their GPAs. to convert all of their classes. The email ed to be done to accommodate students ting the student know what classes they are An email, sent out on Tuesday, March specifies that course grade in the Schools of going to school during this time,” Krim taking in the fall, but also kind of having a 31, specifies that any grade “C” or above Nursing, Pharmacy and Dental Medicine said. “You have to think about what re- plan for their future at SIUE.” According to Admissions Counselor can be converted to a pass, where it will cannot be converted. The email also says sources our students have. 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rough May 1 and waived late payment penalties wardsville Public Library closed but continued to and trails remained open for public use.

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Madison County created a coronavirus resources site. In a press release, the city of Edwardsville announced its wardsville Public Library and Main Street Feed the Community community resources. Through the end of program had collected oholic beverages as a carry-out item. $2,421 in cash and donated ity announced they gifted cards, which was then Madison County announced its facilities would remain in August, open but asked members of the public to call prior to visit- distributed to local non-profit n Doug McIlhagga. organizations. ing due to limited hours and staff. March 27 March 25

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h 20 ponse to the stay-at-home order, residents were asked ove out of their living spaces by 5 p.m. March 21, unless had received permission to stay on campus. The Lovejoy ry also closed and continued to operate online only. on-essential city employees were directed to work from home possible. All non-critical expenses and purchases were held e city. The Edwardsville Public Library discontinued its roadickups and began offering online resources only. er announced a stay-at-home order and a ban on gatherings re than 10 people, which would go into effect at 5 p.m. the ing day and last until April 7.

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The stay-at-home order was extended through the end of April, which also applied to school and business closures. In a press release, Madison County announced its meetings would be held via teleconference. University leadership announced a new pass/no credit grading option. Students have until 4:30 p.m. May 18 to request that their courses be converted to pass/no credit. March 31

March 30 Partial refunds for on-campus housing and meal plans were announced via an email to students and a campus update posted to SIUE’s website.

Pritzker announced Illinois schools would remain closed for the rest of the academic year. Partial refunds were announced for parking permits, student fees and certain course fees. April 17

April 4 The university announced an SIUE student had tested positive for COVID-19. The student was not living on campus.

March 28 Madison County coordinated donations for personal protective equipment. Donations were collected March 31 through April 2.

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