Zoom meetings have become the new norm for many college students throughout the nation. However, this new way of learning can become very distracting for the students and professors. There are many potential distractions at home for students to succumb to in the middle of lectures. Some distractions might include the TV being on, the phone pinging with notifications, and pets and children who are seeking attention. It is difficult for everyone to not be on a college campus, inside a classroom where there are minimal distractions, and to know that there are consequences to be faced for those who conduct disruptive behavior for trying to distract others. While Zoom meetings are … [Read more...] about Students strive for distraction-free learning at home
Shopping reminders to keep you and your family healthy
While quarantine restrictions continue to grow tighter, there is one place that is essential and unlikely to be banned from entering: the grocery store. There are necessary safety procedures that have been advised to the public when going out to shop for essentials. According to second year EMT, Jonathan Garcia, “The best way to prevent sickness is to use alcohol-based hand sanitizers that contain ethanol greater than sixty percent, wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, and practice social distancing of six feet minimum. But in addition to that, do not touch your eyes or face when out in public and remember that when sneezing and coughing, cover your mouth by using the corner of … [Read more...] about Shopping reminders to keep you and your family healthy
How to make COVID-19 essentials
With masks and other cleaning essentials becoming harder to find, why not make your own at home with items that are laying around the house? There are many items that you can make using common household products to ensure the safety of you and your loved ones. The first thing you can make at home are face masks. All you will need are two rubber bands and a bandana or cloth. To start, lay the bandana or cloth spread out on a flat surface. Starting from the bottom, fold length wise up about two to three inches at a time until the entire bandana is folded together in a long strip. Next, take the two rubber bands and place them on each end of the bandana - about five inches in from each end. … [Read more...] about How to make COVID-19 essentials