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
As the University of La Verne wraps up its first full year back since the COVID-19 pandemic threw the University, with most of higher education, into the unknown territory of remote learning for more than a year, the traditional undergraduate population of this Hispanic Serving Institution has remained mostly intact.
Margaret Gough Courtney, associate professor of sociology, discussed her research study on COVID-19 and changes in family formation and physical and mental well-being on May 6 in the Randall Lewis Center.
Former student Brianna Arredondo, who was enrolled at the University of La Verne during the 2019-2020 year, has filed a class action lawsuit against the University calling for a partial refund of tuition and fees for the spring 2020 semester.
President Joe Biden has announced that payments on federal student loans will be on pause until August 31. While this is a good move, it is time to push for all student debt to be forgiven.