SGA Highlights – 9/9
Jenny Fang, Writer - The Reporter
September 14, 2020
Ending Remarks for the 84th Senate At the final meeting of the 84th Senate, the following members of SGA delivered remarks: Former SGA President, George Alderman (‘21) Former President Pro Tempore, Clyde E. Tucker (‘21) Former Director of Finance, John-Michael Liontas (‘21) Former Dire...
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Under Quarantine; Fraternity President Responds
Calista Headrick, Writer - The Reporter
September 12, 2020
After a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity tested positive for COVID-19, the on-campus fraternity house was placed under quarantine. According to William Mackenzie (‘21), president of Pi Kappa Alpha, as of Sept. 1, the house quarantine period has concluded. “So we had one positive case who we believ...
Weekly COVID-19 Updates – 9/7
Jenny Fang, Writer - The Reporter
September 8, 2020
Stetson COVID-19 Updates Information Technology (I.T.) will be providing support on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Blackboard support is available 24/7. Currently, the university continues to be in Tier 1. Because cases are more stabilized, every depar...
SGA Highlights – 9/2
Jenny Fang, Writer - The Reporter
September 6, 2020
As of Sept.1, The COVID-19 Tracking web page includes detailed information on Tier 1 and displays a dashboard for data regarding isolation and cases from the past seven days. Chair of Diversity and Inclusions, Stephanie D’Addio, is finalizing ideas for a hygiene bill. Director of Finance...
Weekly COVID-19 Updates – 8/31
Jenny Fang, Writer - The Reporter
September 2, 2020
Stetson Administration has decided to not send out emails regarding new cases on campus to the student body. If you accidentally selected “Yes” instead of “No” during any of the daily wellness checks, in the Rinker Welcome Center, there is a Wellness Station for you to fix your answer. ...
My Time in Quarantine
Emily Derrenbacker, Writer - The Reporter
August 31, 2020
Since the start of the semester I have wondered what happens to students who have to quarantine—then it happened to me. I’ve been careful during my time on campus. I didn’t go to any parties and have only hung out with a small group of people. But, I knew if any of my close friends got COVID-1...
SGA Highlights – 8/26
Jenny Fang, Writer - The Reporter
August 31, 2020
Paolo Teodorescu (‘23) has been nominated and approved to be on the electoral committee. For this vote, there were sixteen in favor and one abstention. SGA Elections Campaigning for SGA elections started on Aug. 27 and will be occurring until Sept. 9. For campaigning virtually, different graphics can be poste...
Social Gatherings Found in Violation of Stetson Community Standards, Internal Review Follows in Athletic Teams
Ihsaan Fanusie, Sports Editor
August 27, 2020
On the weekend of Aug. 15, several social gatherings on and near Stetson’s DeLand campus were reported to the school. These gatherings were alleged to be noncompliant with Stetson’s community standards of social distancing, mask-wearing, and limited numbers for any social events. ...
Weekly COVID-19 Updates – 8/23
Jenny Fang, Writer - The Reporter
August 26, 2020
Stetson Updates If any student has been impacted by the heavy thunderstorm in DeLand on Aug.18, please contact Lua Hancock, Ed.D, Vice President for Campus Life and Student Success (CLaSS.) Please report both your concerns and the concerns of other peers regarding The Code of Community Stand...
The Poll Worker Shortage in Volusia County
Emily Derrenbacker, Writer - The Reporter
August 22, 2020
Ahead of the upcoming presidential election, local election officials in Volusia are dealing with a myriad of issues concerning the shortage of poll workers. When you go to your local polling station to vote, poll workers are the people who greet you. They ask your name, hand you a ballot...
SGA Highlights – Aug. 19
Jenny Fang, Writer - The Reporter
August 21, 2020
John-Michael Liontas, Director of Finance and George Alderman, SGA President, are currently working on allocations of funding for future events involving food vendors. The Committee on Academic Affairs is working on an Act for Psychoeducational Testing (PET). PET is comprehensive testing for...
Weekly COVID-19 Updates – 8/16
Jenny Fang, Writer - The Reporter
August 17, 2020
Stetson Updates The 2020-2021 Convocation Ceremony was held on Aug.12. There is a live recording of the convocation ceremony provided courtesy of Stetson Broadcast Productions. If possible, for the Fall 2020 semester, all academic experiences, such as internships, should be completed virtual...
Jenny Fang, Writer - The Reporter
September 19, 2020
All senators that were elected on Sept. 9 at 7:59 p.m. were sworn in and silently recited the Oath of Office led by Former SGA Vice President, Hannah B. Weary (‘21) at 7:34...
Vivianne Skavlem, Section Editor
September 18, 2020
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away Friday afternoon, Sept. 18, of metastatic pancreatic cancer at the age of 87. She was appointed to the Supreme Court...
Jenny Fang, Writer - The Reporter
September 14, 2020
Ending Remarks for the 84th Senate At the final meeting of the 84th Senate, the following members of SGA delivered remarks: Former SGA President, George Alderman (‘21) ...