Journey magazine is committed to delivering fresh and dynamic content to encourage our readers to cultivate new ideas and build cultural knowledge. As of late our team of writers have been covering the coronavirus pandemic and we’re creating a thread of recent articles:

For many FAMU students spring break was non-existent. Read here how Rattlers lost out on preplanned trips.

Story by: @aiyanaish
Read here
https://jmagonline.com/articles/covid-19-made-spring-break-non-existent/

Early into the pandemic, churches were still making the hard decision to close their doors.

Story by: @TheOriginalMiaD
Read more here: https://jmagonline.com/articles/faith-amidst-the-pandemic/

For many students a pass/fail option wasn’t ideal. Now the university has officially set up a new grading policy for the semester.

Story by: @aiyanaish
Read more here: https://jmagonline.com/articles/is-passing-better-than-an-a/

A few days into remote learning, many Rattlers still weren’t feeling confident in virtual classes.

Story by: @WithRai
Read more here: https://jmagonline.com/articles/famu-students-voice-mixed-feelings-regarding-virtual-classes/

While the university is closed to all students, resident assistants are considered “essential employees” and could not return home.

Story by: @dejania_
Read more here: https://jmagonline.com/articles/resident-assistants-stay-on-campus-amidst-covid-19-pandemic/

In this OP-ED we learn about the lack of preparation many New Orleans residents faced during Mardi Gras, in regards to COVID-19. The question then becomes could the high rise of cases been lessened?

Story by: @madibss_
Read more here: https://jmagonline.com/articles/would-new-orleans-be-facing-such-a-spike-in-covid-19-cases-if-edwards-acted-sooner/

As our Rattlers are stuck inside, here are a few ways to stay occupied during social distancing.

Story by: Vincent Jones
Read more here: https://jmagonline.com/articles/five-ways-stay-occupied-during-covid-19/

The Journey staff may be at home, but the work continues for our team. Here’s how we work from home!

Story by: @TheOriginalMiaD
Read more here: https://jmagonline.com/articles/heres-journey-works-from-home/

Surgical masks are not readily available anymore due to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are three black designers that are making masks for people in need.

Story by: @SoulSailing__
Read more here: https://jmagonline.com/articles/three-black-designers-creating-masks-to-combat-covid-19/

Social distancing means spending a lot of time alone. In this OP-ED we learn about the struggles that come with being in quarantine and having a mental illness.

Story by: @Bdollers
Read more here: https://jmagonline.com/articles/i-am-coping-with-a-mental-illness-during-covid-19/