Editorial: Hybrid learning should be here to stay
By Editorial Board | Oct. 3"As we gradually start to move on from the effects of COVID-19, the new status quo should adapt and make changes to improve flexibility and accessibility."
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"As we gradually start to move on from the effects of COVID-19, the new status quo should adapt and make changes to improve flexibility and accessibility."
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"So what is the delta variant, and what does it really mean for post-pandemic life?"
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"UNC should follow Duke’s footsteps and move to make some of the same changes in their campus policies to better protect what they call their 'Carolina Family'."
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Since the start of the fall 2021 semester, four COVID-19 clusters have been reported in UNC residence halls. As students skip class to quarantine or isolate, here's what you need to know about UNC's attendance policy and University Approved Absences.
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UNC identified COVID-19 clusters at Ehringhaus, Parker and Hinton James residence halls Tuesday, with five to six cases in each cluster.
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"The lack of capacity restrictions or mandatory masking in Kenan Stadium is destined to cause harm to the campus and the local Chapel Hill communities."
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"It’s imperative the University step up and use the resources available to them to expand testing, and to prevent further COVID-19 cases spiking further than it already has."
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The Daily Tar Heel is tracking COVID-19 cases and tests among students using data reported by UNC.
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The lack of a vaccine mandate has stirred frustration from students and faculty. The Editorial Board hopes to answer some frequently asked questions.
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"We can learn from UNC’s past mistakes and how certain policy decisions might make virtual learning inevitable this semester."
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UNC has identified a COVID-19 cluster in Avery Residence Hall, according to a notification from the University Saturday. There are currently five active cases in the cluster.
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"Be cognizant of mayhem around, but take solace in the fact that we are in this together. We will stay calm in the eye of the storm because we have one another."
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As UNC begins the fall semester, thousands of people are returning to campus without a vaccine mandate, consistent gathering limits or physical distancing procedures. This “return to normal” leaves some students and faculty concerned about the spread of COVID-19 on campus. Mimi Chapman, chairperson of the faculty, worries that there is not enough time for all members of the campus community to get vaccinated before UNC returns to normal operations. UNC senior Brooks Fitts fears for his own safety as an individual with diabetes, a risk factor for severe illness from COVID-19.
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"The start of the 2021-22 school year will see some aspects of education return to normalcy. Despite this, the effects of the pandemic on education — both positive and negative — will linger for years to come."
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"Let’s remember to grant everyone some grace as we ditch our pajama pants for jeans and Zoom University for a true UNC experience."
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