Because of COVID-19, we have had to adjust how we communicate and connect with one another, even within our own households. These sticky notes exchanged between a husband with COVID-19 and his caretaker wife symbolize the significant and consistent ways we have tried to stay in contact during a pandemic.

Even long distance relationships have shifted because of the pandemic. These two friends shifted their contact from monthly visits to a virtual book club.

Do pre-COVID traditions like birthdays hold more significance during a pandemic? These two friends stayed in contact by giving gifts and ritualizing a celebration.

The virus has changed how families have dealt with medical issues and death. 

We have also had to grieve the loss of our "old life". For some, losing the daily face-to-face connection of co-workers can be especially lonely. 

New pets provided people with something new to love and care for in their homes.

Many of us have had to adopt new hobbies, and interests, like disc golf, to stay connected. 

Through virtual accommodations, St. Mary's continues to keep annual events running, ensuring that the Rattler community stays connected. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the freshman experience across the nation. St. Mary's organizations are trying to fill the gap by creating virtual experience. 

The St. Mary's Student Life organization has adapted their annual events onto digital platforms, remaining dedicated to facilitating a sense of community. 

Julian Dziuda is a student athlete at St. Mary's University. COVID-19 has impacted the sports experience for athletes and the St. Mary's community. 

Throughout her years at St. Mary's, Arumi Ortiz has faced a multitude of new experiences and adjustments to campus life as she is originally from Veracruz, Mexico and moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma when she was 15 years old. However, never did she think she'd have to adapt to a pandemic. 

Ximena Barbagelatta has experienced the pandemic in two different hemispheres.  Ximena is a foreign exchange student from Lima, Peru studying at St. Mary's University. 

The COVID-19 experience is different across the state of Texas. Miguel Ramirez shares his experience living and learning in the Rio Grand Valley of Texas.

Ron Nirenberg issued a nightly curfew for downtown San Antonio.

Ron Nirenberg announced an increase of Covid-19 cases in San Antonio.

Nirenberg encouraged tenants and landlords to work out payment plans to avoid evictions.

Nirenberg announced an extended Spring Break for colleges and universities--the closure lasted much longer.

A local restaurant wrote the names of police brutality victims on their take-out boxes—keeping them connected with fellow BLM supporters/customers.

Customers continued to support their favorite local restaurant.

San Antonio high school student, Jacoby Mena, shared his perspective on pandemic life and urged the community to follow safety guidelines.

Christina Mena, a cardiac clinic nurse, reflected on the challenges of staying in touch with senior adult patients.