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04/09/2020Living through Covid-19: 04/09/2020
This is a journal entry that specifically focuses on the transition to online learning and the practice of social distancing. *anonymous *This was intentionally a journal/diary entry therefore it was done through a word doc. -
04/09/2020Refugee advocates beseech bylaw to 'warn and inform' after man handed $880 fine
Article from CBC News Ottawa relaying an incident in which a young man allowed his siblings to play in a playground not knowing it was out of bounds and received a fine as a result. The article goes on to discuss how misinformation communicated to refugees, and language barriers make them more likely to break covid19 restrictions and be issued fines when they have no malicious intent or are simply ill informed. *Hillary Johnstone, CBC News Ottawa -
04/09/2020Indigenous Groups Isolated by Coronavirus Face Another Threat: Hunger
"Indigenous people across the Americas are trying to defend their communities from the pandemic. But for many, isolation can quickly turn into deprivation." #IndigenousStories -
04/09/2020Navigating Pandemic Conspiracies: Addressing Conspiracy Existence
This project aims to document all of the different conspiracies and their growth and treatment by the media throughout the pandemic. This is the headline of an article acknowledging the existence of conspiracies that have and will continue to start arising due to the pandemic. -
04/09/2020Fact Check: Yes, Texas' governor has deemed religious services essential amid pandemic
On March 31st Texas governor Greg Abbott added religious worship to the state’s list of essential services. This order allows for in-person religious gathers after other local officials had already ordered religious gatherings to be live-streamed only. The governor’s order proceeds the news of the arrest of several religious leaders for holding services with hundreds to thousands of attendees. -
04/09/2020Handmade Face Mask
Face mask made by St. Louis-based textile artist Katherine Huelsing, my mother. I helped my mom cut and pin fabric while she sewed the masks together. She gave one to each of our friends and family members and donated the rest to a local hospital. There is currently a severe shortage of personal protective equipment in hospitals, leaving many healthcare professionals at risk of infection. The CDC recommended that everyone use PPE when out in public at this time. #DePaulHST391 -
04/09/2020Make it Sweet
When life gives you lemons in quarantine, make lemon sponge pudding