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November 13, 2020 // By Casey Masterson

Casey’s COVID-cation: Blog Four

It occurred to me that people may come across my blog without having seen the first one and become confused as to why The Montclarion gave me a platform. So, I have decided to give you guys an official opening of sorts. I’m Casey and I have the coronavirus (COVID-19). I am in campus-isolation and would likely lose my mind if I did not have anything to do; but on the bright side, I do get to experience that isolation for you so that you can be up to date on protocol, without having to get t...
November 12, 2020 // By Casey Masterson

‘Who is’ Alex Trebek?

One of the first times that I remember watching “Jeopardy!” was in my grandmother’s house. I would sit in her chair and furrow my brows as I tried to get the answers right. I was only in elementary school, so I knew none of the answers, but I remember growing up watching contestants try to prove how much they knew, while the illustrious Alex Trebek oversaw it all. Trebek passed away on Nov. 8, 2020, at 80 years old, from his battle with pancreatic cancer. He fought the disease ...
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Casey’s COVID-cation: Blog Three

Something happened last night that, I think, takes precedence over my own sickness. You hear stories of mothers lifting cars to save their children that are trapped underneath. Wicket’s health took precedence over my own last night. Let me begin this by assuring you that he is completely fine. I did not know it last night, of course, so I was worried sick. As you know, I have anxiety, so my first guess was that he was dying. His grease gland is overactive. I found this out by posting in th...
November 10, 2020 // By Casey Masterson

Casey’s COVID-cation: Blog Two

Remember when I told you guys I have bad luck? It really didn’t like when I told you about being asymptomatic. I now have symptoms. Yesterday evening, I started to run temperatures near the dreaded COVID-19 fever, or 100.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Now, I am not a doctor, but I think my body is trying to do its best to protect me. My fever has been fluctuating between 99.5 and 100.7 F throughout all of yesterday and today. I have also developed some dizziness, my throat is itchy and I am pretty ...
November 9, 2020 // By Casey Masterson

Casey’s COVID-cation: Blog One

I have the coronavirus (COVID-19). I am asymptomatic, which is a stroke of luck on my part; I am usually very unlucky, so we will see how that progresses. I suppose I should start from the beginning. On Halloween, I was indirectly exposed to the virus while attending an on-campus event with Team Rocky, which I am also a part of. As a precaution, I decided to get tested on Thursday, Nov 5. My positive test result came back on Nov. 8; that was when the guilt set in. I had to think back to every in...
October 31, 2020 // By Casey Masterson

Don’t Threaten Me With a Good Fright

Horror movies are crucial to the Halloween season. This time of year, almost everyone, exempting those who are too afraid, indulges in their favorite spooky movies. The ultimate challenge is to pick an effective, good horror movie in the midst of endless cheesy horror films. There are a lot of campy horror movies out there. This can include intentionally cheesy movies like “Sharknado,” or poorly done movies like “Unhinged.” The scariest thing can be sitting down to a movi...
October 20, 2020 // By Casey Masterson

Montclair State University’s Campus Life Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

With the first full month of school behind them, it seems Montclair State University students have regained their footing amidst the changes in campus life. There is still the divide between virtual and in-person learning, and coronavirus (COVID-19) regulations remain in the air, but it is clear that the university is doing its best to make sure students feel welcomed and comfortable. The best way to gauge the campus community’s pulse is through the Student Government Organization (SGA). E...
September 25, 2020 // By Casey Masterson

Someone Needs to (Hawk) Check the Students

Over the summer, Montclair State University students were told by administration they needed to complete Hawk Check before move-in and any time they wished to step foot on campus. Hawk Check is an online forum which gauges students’ risk of spreading COVID-19 to the campus community by asking a few simple questions. However, this system proves rather ineffective, as it doesn’t hold students accountable to complete their Hawk Check and therefore puts campus health at the mercy of the ...

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