Excitement is in the air as students experience their first virtual SGA (Student Government Association) Week. The Pulse Administration planned a week full of virtual and in-person events for all Tuskegee University students to enjoy. With their “Islands” theme, the events occurred the week of April 18th to April 24th. With last year’s SGA Week being cancelled due to COVID-19, students have been more eager than ever. The thirteen events throughout the weeks have been planned to accommodate students who are in the Tuskegee area and for those students who may be taking classes at home. The SGA Week events […]
Author: Nia Anyike
‘Zoom Fatigue’ Is A Real Thing — Here’s What We Can Do About It
Since the COVID-19 Pandemic hit last year and forced all learning to go online, Zoom video conferencing has become an extremely convenient tool. It is utilized for virtual happy hours, virtual birthday parties, and even virtual funerals. On top of utilizing Zoom for our social lives, we attend a day full of class in the same spot for hours while staring at a computer screen. As we currently undergo our third e-learning semester, students are burning out faster than usual. Whether we would like to admit it or not, researchers believe a main cause of burnout and stress among students […]
Biden to student loan borrowers: “I will not make that happen”
#8220;The American dream is to succeed, but how can we fulfill that dream when debt is many people’s only option for a degree?” asked an audience member. “We need student loan forgiveness beyond the potential $10,000 your administration has proposed. We need at least a $50,000 minimum. What will you do to make that happen?” “I will not make that happen,” Biden responded. At the February 16th, 2021 Town Hall, Biden shared that he supports canceling $10,000 in loan debt; student loan forgiveness is when you are no longer required to pay a portion or all of your […]