Alexander Medin, junior kinesiology major, studies the COVID policies posted in front of the Vista La Verne dorm Nov. 3. The University updated its COVID protocols recently. Students who have been in contact with someone receiving a positive COVID test but is asymptomatic may attend class without getting tested. Previously all students who had had contact with someone who tested positive were required to get tested. / photo by Shira O’Neal-Abend
A recent informal survey on campus found that nine out of 21 students at the University of La Verne did not know anything about the newly updated Omicron-specific COVID-19 booster that has been available since early September.
The “Release Your Inner Van Gogh” sip and paint event was held on Sept. 22 in Citrus Residence Hall where about 20 students came together and relaxed by painting and enjoying aguas frescas and charcuterie cups.