By Madeline Alvarez, Editor-In-Chief Although students and faculty were hoping for a coronavirus-free semester, the first case of the virus on campus was confirmed on Aug. 25, the second day of classes. As of Wednesday, there were four positive cases reported in the Newman community. Here’s what you need

By Cole Schnieders, Copy Editor Mabee Dining Center is striving to offer students a similar dining experience as in years past, while taking precautions against COVID-19 transfer while eating. Food Services Director Chris Heck said that his main concern this semester is giving students options while keeping them safe. “We’

By Hadassah Umbarger, Staff Writer Merlini Hall, the vacant residence hall on campus, hasn’t been used for two years. Now the old building has been given a new job as a safe area to keep infected or possibly infected students separated from their peers and teachers. Interim Director of

By Madeline Alvarez, Editor-In-Chief A new “social contract” that all Newman students were required to sign before starting the new semester amid the COVID-19 pandemic is not intended to turn campus into a “police state,” says President Kathleen Jagger, but rather was meant to send the message that everyone has