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After a tough 2020, New Year’s resolutions take on greater meaning

Marisa Gentry, Reporter
December 9, 2020

Vaccines may be ready for public distribution soon, but students voice concern about speedy roll-out

Wesley Smith, Reporter
December 9, 2020
While the COVID-19 pandemic remains the nation’s foremost health crisis, the seasonal flu will soon make a return, experts say. The CDC encourages anyone 6 months and over to receive the flu vaccination, which they hope will keep hospitals and doctors’ offices clear for COVID patients.

Campus experts: There is no excuse for skipping a flu shot this year as the pandemic fills hospitals

Kameran Fleets, Reporter
December 9, 2020
Danny Zunica, owner and operator of Danny Z’s restaurant in Munster. Like many restaurants in The Region and across the country, Danny Z’s has been affected financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: NWI Times

Local businesses must adapt or risk failure as COVID-19 takes its toll on companies

Jake Franovich, Reporter
December 9, 2020

Students, faculty work hard to keep the holidays as normal as possible

Hannah Sawyer, Reporter
December 9, 2020
As COVID-19 defines a new normal, dramatic changes are likely in the workplace. PNW’s Bioscience Innovation Building’s state- of-the-art equipment helps train nurses to deal with challenges they will face tomorrow. Photo by Shannon Yardley

Faculty ponders long-term impact of COVID

Marisa Gentry, Reporter
December 9, 2020
Freshman Haile Palmer shows her creativity through hand-making cloth masks for her friends and family. Palmer’s hobby is part of a larger trend of masks becoming a means of self-expression for students. Pictured are a few of her homemade face coverings, each personalized to offer a unique opportunity to accessorize. Photo by Wesley Smith

More than face covers, some masks make fashion statements

Jeremiah Garcia, Reporter
November 18, 2020
Despite COVID the Career Center says many employers are still hiring. They recommend students actively use platforms such as Handshake and LinkedIn to get noticed. They also emphasize that attending events hosted by the Career Center, such as virtual job fairs, can connect students with businesses looking to hire.

Thousands of employers still seek students, despite COVID effects

Megan Granados, Reporter
October 28, 2020

Athletic recruiting up despite COVID-19, NCAA restrictions

Russel Brodhacker, Reporter
October 28, 2020

Students, staff struggle to adapt to new normal

Marisa Gentry, Reporter
September 18, 2020

Students adapt to online classes, but some admit they struggle with the change to virtual learning

Kameran Fleets, Hannah Sawyer, and Wesley Smith
September 18, 2020

PNW, clubs experiment virtually to keep students engaged

Erika Guerrero, Reporter
September 18, 2020
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