“I’m over COVID.” “It’s a pandemic of the unvaccinated.” “We have to get back to normal.” Except there is no “back to normal,” is there? There is talk of SARS-CoV-2, the virus which...

A virus that swept the nation in late December of 2019 changed life for everyone. Coronavirus, COVID-19, is an illness that has taken much more than it has given. Wearing masks, social distancing, and...

Students came at a steady pace to get their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at the Henderson Street Fair vaccination clinic Friday, Aug. 20. The vaccine was not the only thing being given to patients...

Arkansas has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the United States, at a staggering 37% of the state being fully vaccinated as of August 2 (according to Becker’s Hospital Review). As of August 1,...

The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees met at Henderson’s Garrison Center on the morning of Thursday, June 3. Among the resolutions presented was one to rescind the requirement for face...

The following information was sent to the Henderson State University student body via email by Dr. Brad Patterson, vice chancellor of student affairs and student success.   Henderson State University...

“Kayden had to get tested for Corona at work today,” Ana told me. “Gross, make sure he stays out of the house,” I said. “Please, at least until we know if he’s positive or not.” “Yeah,...

I got to the locker room a little before 8:30. It felt as if someone had just died when I walked in. Everybody quiet. Everybody still. Everybody knew what news was about to be broken. Coach Hooten stepped...

Michelle Zimmerman is a nurse at the St. Vincent Infirmary Coronary Care Unit (CCU) in Hot Springs where she has worked for 32 years.   Zimmerman is an RN working as a staff nurse. Earlier in...

Though we have a vaccine now, COVID has not begun to fade as of yet. There is speculation from members of the community that while we are trying to slow it down, we have no way of knowing how long it will...

Did I remember to turn my camera off? This question plagues HSU students who are begrudgingly getting ready for their online lectures.   Most students are quite familiar with how online platforms...

Another Presidential election has officially concluded with Joe Biden taking the position of the 46th President of the United States on Jan. 20, 2021. President Biden is now serving as the oldest President...

During these times, the struggle of finding something to relieve stress is real. Due to COVID-19, everything has changed. You cannot go hangout with a group of friends or go to a concert to take things...

Play a homemade version of the popular game “Among Us” with Friends or Family 1. Randomly draw who will be the imposter. 2. Add costume pieces to make a fun disguise 3. Create a list of tasks...

I shot to the couch as the time crept up on 7 p.m. to turn on the live presidential updates. Anxiety sat right beside me as we watched the night unfold.   The first few states to share their...

As more days pass into the new world of living with COVID-19, universities are having to make tough decisions of what the coming semesters will look like. For the spring semester, multiple colleges across...

“I got in and out in about five minutes,” 33-year-old CRNA at St. Vincent Hospital Kathryn Speights said after voting on election night at the Caddo Valley City Hall voting center. Voting officials...

With the emergence of COVID-19, this season fans were left devastated when they found out their beloved Reddies were no longer going to have a season. What are the diehard fans doing now you might ask?...

Several employees of the Student Engagement Center have been asked to quarantine after recent exposure to COVID-19. It is currently unknown whether the exposure was before or after the Student Engagement...

Instruments and singing voices filled the air at the Music Department Showcase on Tues., Oct. 13. Following the faculty Music Department Showcase which took place weeks prior, the performance was much...

COVID-19 has taken away many of the activities people often take for granted. The Arkadelphia Chamber of Commerce is determined not to let the pandemic steal Halloween. “Everyone is just trying to...

In a time full of uncertainty, a group of young women remains focused on making a positive impact. HSU sorority Zeta Phi Beta uses the platform of Breast Cancer Awareness Month to spread potentially life-saving...

“America’s Favorite Pastime” has continued its traditional “Hunt for October,” as the MLB season concludes and the World Series is on the horizon. The number of teams has dwindled week by week,...

Now that the sports world is already being turned upside down and flipped inside out, no one knows what to expect from the current season. The NFL has recently announced that there will be no Pro Bowl...

The biggest game of the season for the Crimson Tide had an unexpected result last week. The Alabama Crimson Tide were set to face off with the Georgia Bulldogs, Alabama head coach Nick Saban delivered...

According to the Henderson State University COVID dashboard we have 26 pending tests, and two actively positive cases on campus. Including the two, there has been a total of ninety-seven positive cases...

Just because you can't celebrate Halloween the “usual” way doesn't mean it is cancelled. You can still enjoy the fall holiday in the safety and comfort of your own home. Here’s a list of six options...

You are trapped in a tank of deep water. As you tread water for a long time you start to get tired. It feels like you are wearing full body armor made of lead.   You feel like you left something...

The National Football League has been one of the top professional sports leagues that have battled COVID-19 cases. There have been numerous teams that have had to cancel games or reschedule games due to...

As the coronavirus roars on, it has shown that even people at the top of the charts are just as susceptible as everyone else in contracting the virus. The same symptoms, the same fear, the same sickness,...

Engaging activities are in store for the Spooktober week of fun. As a freshman, I was unaware of the fact that Spooktober week is a new thing. I am excited for these events and hope it leads to future...

The University of Arkansas has decided that no gathering of 10 or more people is allowed on or off campus this semester. Should Henderson consider adopting similar restrictions?   All campus...

The sound of whirring machines and the song “Intentions” by Justin Bieber filled the air of the Arkansas Blood Institute blood donation truck as phlebotomists briskly and skillfully maneuvered in the...

COVID-19 shut our campus down at the end of spring semester, and is no stranger to affecting life campus. COVID continues to spread, even when students and faculty follow safety precautions recommended...