Thread by @mgswift7, The time has come!!! It’s been my pleasure to be a news [...]

The time has come!!! It’s been my pleasure to be a news editor at The @DailyCollegian this semester, and I’m so proud of our reporters/candidates for their hard work and dedication!!

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To begin, @OliviaEstright, one of our mental health reporters, was able to cover how Zoom impacted students in terms of fatigue and social exclusion.

“So much of our social lives rely on being physically close to other people” https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/how-social-exclusion-amid-coronavirus-is-impacting-the-penn-state-community/article_8c658164-7fac-11eb-baf3-ff8d7af64348.html

How social exclusion amid coronavirus is impacting the Penn State community

For five days, Braden Ward sat alone in his dorm room. With no roommate and virtual learning, he said he saw no reason to leave.

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/how-social-exclusion-amid-coronavirus-is-impacting-the-penn-state-community/article_8c658164-7fac-11eb-baf3-ff8d7af64348.html

One of our culture and identify reporters, @ellacastronuovo, spent a lot of time analyzing the 2nd “More Rivers to Cross” report.

“82.1% of Black faculty members reported experiencing racism at University Park and commonwealth campuses” https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/2nd-more-rivers-to-cross-report-reveals-racism-lack-of-diversity-at-penn-state/article_60fc6d6a-9674-11eb-8eb9-4b62f82a10c9.html

2nd ‘More Rivers To Cross’ report reveals racism, lack of diversity at Penn State

Though Black faculty members have been part of the Penn State community for over 60 years, “the challenges facing Black faculty are no less formidable” in 2021, according to the

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/2nd-more-rivers-to-cross-report-reveals-racism-lack-of-diversity-at-penn-state/article_60fc6d6a-9674-11eb-8eb9-4b62f82a10c9.html

. @PaulSabini1, an admin. reporter, spoke with a Penn State student who decided to hike the Appalachian Trail for the spring semester.

“The AT us a really social trail... that’s part of the reason why I’m here, because of the people” https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/more-than-a-walk-in-the-woods-penn-state-student-embarks-on-historic-appalachian-trail/article_c9a5ae46-9d75-11eb-9391-4757f08059d2.html

More than a walk in the woods | Penn State student embarks on historic Appalachian Trail for spring...

Nick Malizia was looking forward to studying abroad.

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/more-than-a-walk-in-the-woods-penn-state-student-embarks-on-historic-appalachian-trail/article_c9a5ae46-9d75-11eb-9391-4757f08059d2.html

One of our cops reporters, @WillAguirrePSU, got the chance to speak with @BillNye for his article on @MichaelEMann.

“What can be done to convince someone who’s a climate denier?” https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/penn-state-professor-climate-scientist-michael-mann-fights-against-climate-denialism/article_a7a6c7c6-a2f7-11eb-ab1c-5bca01044a1a.html

Penn State professor, climate scientist Michael Mann fights against climate denialism

As the world changes and climate changes with it, one thing has stayed the same for decades — Michael Mann’s commitment to fighting the climate war.

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/penn-state-professor-climate-scientist-michael-mann-fights-against-climate-denialism/article_a7a6c7c6-a2f7-11eb-ab1c-5bca01044a1a.html

. @jamesengel151, our trusty @UPUA reporter, covered elections this spring, which were for the most part uncontested.

“We’re not the mouth — we’re the microphone” https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/alone-at-the-top-erin-boas-and-najee-rodriguez-talk-future-of-upua-as-sole/article_307e3254-8c42-11eb-8e5b-fb55dba14d81.html

Alone at the top | Erin Boas and Najee Rodriguez talk future of UPUA as sole presidential, vice...

As the March 31 University Park Undergraduate Association elections are on the horizon, its ballots are looking lonely this year.

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/alone-at-the-top-erin-boas-and-najee-rodriguez-talk-future-of-upua-as-sole/article_307e3254-8c42-11eb-8e5b-fb55dba14d81.html

. @GraceStray, a culture and identity reporter, interviewed Asian American students, who spoke out against Asian hate crimes and racism.

“I think it’s very important that people of color are heard in their narratives” https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/asian-american-penn-state-students-speak-out-against-asian-hate-crimes-racism-in-united-states/article_7b159b14-9be6-11eb-927e-eb239f7ab629.html

Asian American Penn State students speak out against Asian hate crimes, racism in United States

Hypervigilant. Distraught. Angry. Numb.

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/asian-american-penn-state-students-speak-out-against-asian-hate-crimes-racism-in-united-states/article_7b159b14-9be6-11eb-927e-eb239f7ab629.html

One of our borough reporters, @samverrelli0506, dove deep into the history of beloved State College business — McLanahan’s.

“You see that a lot of family businesses don’t change, especially in this town” https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/borough/it-s-a-family-thing-the-history-of-mclanahan-s-a-state-college-staple/article_a960bf82-6679-11eb-9ea4-73612e115776.html

‘It’s a family thing’ | The history of McLanahan’s, a State College staple

Chances are, anyone who has lived in or been to State College has visited McLanahan’s, a family business that has been downtown for almost 120 years.

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/borough/it-s-a-family-thing-the-history-of-mclanahan-s-a-state-college-staple/article_a960bf82-6679-11eb-9ea4-73612e115776.html

Not only did @pcykosky cover the Zoom bombings and borough candidate features this semester, but she also discussed food insecurity amid the pandemic.

“Food insecurity is a year-round problem” https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/borough/coronavirus-pandemic-shines-a-light-on-food-insecurity-at-penn-state-in-state-college/article_5a49c998-a7bf-11eb-8cca-6bf4c8d8ba3d.html

Coronavirus pandemic ‘shines a light’ on food insecurity at Penn State, in State College

Food insecurity has been an issue in State College and at Penn State long before the coronavirus pandemic began. But the pandemic only worsened the issues, making it easier to

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/borough/coronavirus-pandemic-shines-a-light-on-food-insecurity-at-penn-state-in-state-college/article_5a49c998-a7bf-11eb-8cca-6bf4c8d8ba3d.html

THON and academic life reporter @StonesiferNick spoke with brothers of @penn_state’s Alpha Phi Alpha — a Divine Nine fraternity

“It has made a really big impact, especially for [the] Black community” https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/you-re-always-an-alpha-members-of-penn-state-s-chapter-of-alpha-phi-alpha/article_520bcf24-6cd2-11eb-86a1-3f08e0f9c493.html

‘You’re always an Alpha’ | Members of Penn State’s chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha reflect on its...

“First of all, Servants of all, We shall transcend all.”

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/you-re-always-an-alpha-members-of-penn-state-s-chapter-of-alpha-phi-alpha/article_520bcf24-6cd2-11eb-86a1-3f08e0f9c493.html

. @oliverf2002 not only reported for THON and admin., but he also wrote a feature on @penn_state’s cannabis class — coming this fall.

“It was a long process to get it approved because the university just wasn’t sure about it” https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/new-penn-state-cannabis-class-a-gateway-to-plant-science-department-new-career-paths/article_45cd4a6e-a231-11eb-ace6-fb9c7ca31fe3.html

New Penn State cannabis class a ‘gateway’ to plant science department, new career paths

Many students have likely never considered a career path in plant science, but a new course could potentially lead them to the jackpot.

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/new-penn-state-cannabis-class-a-gateway-to-plant-science-department-new-career-paths/article_45cd4a6e-a231-11eb-ace6-fb9c7ca31fe3.html

Politics reporter @BrendanMorgan9 looked at how eco-anxiety has been affecting students and the world.

“The person who’s going to be anxious over the ecological crisis is also going to feel badly about the amount they’re doing” https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/effects-of-eco-anxiety-are-being-felt-by-penn-state-students-people-around-the-world/article_f6f186de-91ab-11eb-aadd-83462dc69340.html

Effects of eco-anxiety are being felt by Penn State students, people around the world

Eco-anxiety is a term that has been gaining more attention and traction over recent years, as fears of the effects of climate change grow stronger.

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/effects-of-eco-anxiety-are-being-felt-by-penn-state-students-people-around-the-world/article_f6f186de-91ab-11eb-aadd-83462dc69340.html

. @kylehutchhutch, another politics reporter, spoke with student political leaders about the Jan. riot in the U.S. Capitol.

“You may not think that speech can cause violence... but [it has] repercussions” https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/penn-state-political-organization-leaders-condemn-riot-in-u-s-capitol/article_2515c916-5922-11eb-bd4c-ebc2ff4d7d16.html

Penn State political organization leaders condemn riot in U.S. Capitol

As Americans prepared to watch Congress certify the electoral vote on Jan. 6, rioters stormed into the United States Capitol Building, attempting to prevent the tallying of the votes following

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/penn-state-political-organization-leaders-condemn-riot-in-u-s-capitol/article_2515c916-5922-11eb-bd4c-ebc2ff4d7d16.html

Cops reporter @theyoungknope wrote a feature about a Penn State Harrisburg police officer who gave back to the homeless over Christmas.

“I am a police officer because I enjoy going home knowing I helped someone” https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/how-a-penn-state-harrisburg-officer-gave-back-to-his-community-this-christmas/article_ac71d7d2-6422-11eb-8f10-f3f887493a4e.html

How a Penn State Harrisburg officer gave back to his community this Christmas

While working on his own accord this past Christmas Day, a Penn State Police officer in Harrisburg felt it would be fitting to spread the joy of the holidays to

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/how-a-penn-state-harrisburg-officer-gave-back-to-his-community-this-christmas/article_ac71d7d2-6422-11eb-8f10-f3f887493a4e.html

. @RaygenC4, a mental health reporter, spoke with the creators of HOOOT, an app that seeks to reduce sexual assault on college campuses.

“These crimes are just way too high on college campuses” https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/hooot-app-seeks-to-reduce-sexual-assaults-on-college-campuses-like-penn-state/article_8a64e6c0-97f8-11eb-9739-1f68beda2627.html

HOOOT app seeks to reduce sexual assaults on college campuses like Penn State

Sexual violence is more prevalant at colleges compared to any other crime, with 26.4% of women and 6.8% of men experiencing rape or sexual assault during their undergraduate years, according

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/hooot-app-seeks-to-reduce-sexual-assaults-on-college-campuses-like-penn-state/article_8a64e6c0-97f8-11eb-9739-1f68beda2627.html

Features reporter @lilly_riddle covered a Penn State Climate Action demonstration at Old Main.

“Were signaling to the administration... that we are looking for Penn State to take a strong stance on climate action” https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/the-time-for-action-was-yesterday-demonstrators-advocate-for-penn-state-climate-policy-changes/article_badace92-7894-11eb-8cde-1b1e5b851db3.html

‘The time for action was yesterday’ | Demonstrators advocate for Penn State climate policy changes

Natasha Katoch, along with three of her friends, traveled an hour and a half to stand in front of Old Main Lawn Friday afternoon — but not just to admire

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/the-time-for-action-was-yesterday-demonstrators-advocate-for-penn-state-climate-policy-changes/article_badace92-7894-11eb-8cde-1b1e5b851db3.html

And here are our candidates!!!

Not only did @JuliaMertes1 write about renewable energy at Penn State, but she also covered women defying standards in STEM.

“Unspoken biases and internalized biased are some of the biggest challenges facing women in STEM” https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/penn-state-women-in-stem-defy-standards-in-their-field-amid-challenges-stereotypes/article_875a3dae-8d03-11eb-ab2a-77d409a4b65b.html

Penn State women in STEM defy standards in their field amid challenges, stereotypes

Katie Alesi struggled with self-doubt throughout her life, unsure if she was good enough for STEM fields as a woman. She hadn’t really considered it as a career until she

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/penn-state-women-in-stem-defy-standards-in-their-field-amid-challenges-stereotypes/article_875a3dae-8d03-11eb-ab2a-77d409a4b65b.html

. @anjelicamrubin wrote an awesome feature on Chumley’s gay bar in State College, which has recently reopened.

“When I want to be around my other queer friends, in a space where I know I can be myself completely, I’m glad Chumley’s exists” https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/borough/chumley-s-gay-bar-in-downtown-state-college-makes-return-one-year-after-closing-doors/article_2bbd6ad8-a230-11eb-bc86-9722ba339af3.html

Chumley’s gay bar in downtown State College makes return one year after closing doors for renovat...

There are not many locally-owned businesses that would risk closing for over a year amid a global pandemic, but Chumley’s is no ordinary local bar.

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/borough/chumley-s-gay-bar-in-downtown-state-college-makes-return-one-year-after-closing-doors/article_2bbd6ad8-a230-11eb-bc86-9722ba339af3.html

The cows!!! @mackslovesfood featured Penn State Dairy Farms, which have continued operation amid the pandemic.

“There has to be somebody here 365 days a year, twice a day to milk the cows” https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/how-penn-state-dairy-farms-are-continuing-operations-amid-coronavirus-pandemic/article_6b222794-9273-11eb-ad2b-4f4f477c2cdc.html

How Penn State Dairy Farms are continuing operations amid coronavirus pandemic

The dairy farms at Penn State’s Dairy Complex are a cornerstone in the Penn State community and have been for years. Through the pandemic, the farms have seen minimal impacts.

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/how-penn-state-dairy-farms-are-continuing-operations-amid-coronavirus-pandemic/article_6b222794-9273-11eb-ad2b-4f4f477c2cdc.html

. @kdm725 wrote about where Penn State students feel safe and comfortable on campus.

“Having people from different backgrounds is more welcoming than being in environments where nobody looks like you or can relate to you” https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/where-are-penn-state-students-safe-places-on-campus/article_ee68189e-851b-11eb-b60e-ff9779f3be34.html

Where are Penn State students’ safe places on campus?

Penn State is a huge campus, especially when it comes to finding the best places to study, relax or hang out with friends. To navigate life on campus, it’s important

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/where-are-penn-state-students-safe-places-on-campus/article_ee68189e-851b-11eb-b60e-ff9779f3be34.html

Just in time for finals week — @em_cart25 interviewed professors and faculty to get tips and tricks for exam studying

“I met the deadline, but I think I could have handled that one a lot better” https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/penn-state-professors-faculty-offer-advice-for-effectively-studying-during-finals-week/article_f1112d82-a93e-11eb-9965-53ea1494444c.html

Penn State professors, faculty offer advice for effectively studying during finals week

With final exams approaching and the end of the semester looming, some Penn State students take this time to reflect on their study habits — and most realize sleep deprivation

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/penn-state-professors-faculty-offer-advice-for-effectively-studying-during-finals-week/article_f1112d82-a93e-11eb-9965-53ea1494444c.html

For World Down Syndrome Day, @ZaneGo16 spoke with the Centre Region Down Syndrome Society about its virtual dance party

“Everyone is different. But we’re all people” https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/borough/centre-region-down-syndrome-society-celebrates-world-down-syndrome-day-with-virtual-dance-party/article_e0e1952a-8a9c-11eb-b9d6-eb245a49c6d7.html

Centre Region Down Syndrome Society celebrates World Down Syndrome Day with virtual dance party

The Centre Region Down Syndrome Society isn’t letting the coronavirus get in the way of raising awareness for its cause.

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/borough/centre-region-down-syndrome-society-celebrates-world-down-syndrome-day-with-virtual-dance-party/article_e0e1952a-8a9c-11eb-b9d6-eb245a49c6d7.html

. @cateyackerman covered speaker Katie Koestner, founder of Take Back The Night Foundation, who discussed the “worst night of her life” as a rape survivor

“I came here to implore you... to stand up” https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/borough/katie-koestner-shares-her-experience-as-a-rape-survivor-during-a-virtual-discussion-with-penn/article_bb039912-a3b4-11eb-bbb5-23fe9aa45f22.html

Katie Koestner shares her experience as a rape survivor during a virtual discussion with Penn State...

Katie Koestner, founder of Take Back The Night Foundation, presented a webinar titled "No-Yes: Consent, Relationships and the Katie Koestner Story" through Penn State Harrisburg Wednesday night where...

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/borough/katie-koestner-shares-her-experience-as-a-rape-survivor-during-a-virtual-discussion-with-penn/article_bb039912-a3b4-11eb-bbb5-23fe9aa45f22.html

How have @PennStateHonors students written their theses amid the coronavirus pandemic? @GotwalsDanny found out.

“The whole institutional timeline shifted probably three months backward” https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/how-penn-state-schreyer-scholars-have-written-honors-theses-during-the-pandemic/article_ef250e18-a7b2-11eb-8a44-0335cf3898bb.html

How Penn State Schreyer Scholars have written honors theses during the pandemic

Every student in the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State is required to complete an honors thesis by the end of their senior year, which often defines their post-graduate plans.

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/how-penn-state-schreyer-scholars-have-written-honors-theses-during-the-pandemic/article_ef250e18-a7b2-11eb-8a44-0335cf3898bb.html

. @ZachMeixler wrote an update on the Downtown State College Farmers Market when it announced its opening day — which will be May 7 https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/downtown-state-college-farmers-market-announces-opening-day-for-2021-market-season/article_59fdd4ac-a1f7-11eb-b2e9-337e95c397be.html

Downtown State College Farmers Market announces opening day for 2021 market season

The Downtown State College Farmers Market announced Friday via Facebook it will open May 7 for the 2021 market season.

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/downtown-state-college-farmers-market-announces-opening-day-for-2021-market-season/article_59fdd4ac-a1f7-11eb-b2e9-337e95c397be.html

Finally, @rhea_jha_ covered a virtual Rock Ethics Institute Expanding Empathy event that delved into the role social identity plays amid the pandemic

“You should expect the partisan gap to go away, but in reality, it got bigger” https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/jay-van-bavel-discusses-partisan-influence-on-the-pandemic-during-penn-states-rock-ethics-institute/article_c25877d6-931b-11eb-a3d1-97f91e5b594d.html

Jay Van Bavel discusses partisan influence on the pandemic during Penn State's Rock Ethics Instit...

As part of the Rock Ethics Institute Expanding Empathy lecture series, New York University associate professor of psychology Jay Van Bavel delved into the role social identity plays amid the

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/jay-van-bavel-discusses-partisan-influence-on-the-pandemic-during-penn-states-rock-ethics-institute/article_c25877d6-931b-11eb-a3d1-97f91e5b594d.html

Okay, that’s it for this semester! Tune in this summer for more awesome coverage by the news staff of The @DailyCollegian!! I’m so lucky to know these great people :)

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