Last week’s 157-count dip in positive COVID-19 cases could point towards Georgia Southern being on a downward trend in cases, University President Kyle Marrero told the George-Anne Monday.
“I’m not predicting we’re through it, but we’re certainly seeing signs from our peak, 434, to last week, 277, and this week looks like it’ll lower again,” said University President Kyle Marrero.
Georgia Southern has reported 842 cases since the first day of classes. This Monday’s weekly COVID-19 report showed GS’ first break from rising case numbers this semester, with a decrease from the week before of 157 cases.
“Georgia Southern’s COVID-19 numbers are reflecting similar trends in the region, state, and country,” according to GS’ reporting website. Georgia’s case numbers continue to climb, nearing January’s all-time record case numbers.
The University of Georgia’s case numbers have continued to double each week since starting their fall semester, and like GS and other schools under the University System of Georgia, they’re combatting COVID-19 without mask or vaccine mandates.
While vaccination and masking remain a personal choice, Marrero strongly advised students wear their masks indoors.
“Your impact, your behaviors may be your individual choice, but you’re impacting your friends, your family, the communities of which you interact,” said Marrero. “So when you’re indoors, think about it more than just your own individual responsibility, but then what it means to your community.”
Marrero bragged on the GS CARES center for taking care of contact tracing on campus.
“I would argue we’re actually more hyper in terms of our mitigation strategies than the norm across most entities,” said Marrero. “One thing that got us through last year and that is getting us through this year is the dedication of our CARES notification team… If you call this morning, or fill out a form and say, ‘I’m symptomatic,’ you’re immediately quarantined.”
Those with positive COVID-19 tests, symptoms of COVID-19 or close contact with COVID-19 are to report to the CARES center.
Fort Collins is a city of growth and opportunity but has yet to take advantage of the cannabis delivery and cannabis hospitality laws signed by Gov. Jared Polis in 2019. Social consumption spaces are all around Denver, and they just began cannabis delivery this month. These highly taxable businesses are boosting the economy, creating services […]
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As the world slowly progresses into a more inclusive society, it is time that romance novels are seen as a valid genre as well as given the respect and recognition they deserve.
Romance novels are a genre where the focus is on the relationship and love between two people. The novels typically have a satisfying ending for the readers, a happily ever after.
Although romance novels are a successful billion-dollar industry, the genre is stereotypedas fluffy or an easy read. Many are put off as guilty pleasures or light reading. The respect given to someone reading a classic or science fiction is not given to a romance reader.
In her research paper The Romance Publishing Industry and its ReputationLauren Cameron notes how misogyny and patriarchal society plays a major role in how people perceive the romance genre. The ridicule of the genre is it being written by women for women.
Romance has many different sub-genres, such as historical romances, young adult, paranormal and erotica. These novels explore many different themes such as self-discovery, self-love, healing and finding happiness.
While some novels contain explicit scenes, many do not. To reduce a romance novel to pornography or fluff not only insults the author and readers but also disregards the wide variety of interesting stories produced within the genre.
Romance also gives teenagers a safe space to explore their sexuality and interests. Cameron claims people don’t like romance because it allows women to explore and control their sexuality.
It is true society doesn’t like women to take ownership of their bodies as shown by laws being passed to govern women’s reproductive rights. Fictional and real women being able to take control of their own bodies and sexuality is empowering.
Another criticism is romance novels can contain non-feminist ideas such as being a damsel in distress. While this may be true for some novels, love and romance don’t automatically make a woman weak. Additionally, many new romance novels have more progressive storylines.
Romance novels are ridiculed for being just what they are: emotionally fulfilling stories that give women a satisfying ending. But this shouldn’t be the case. Women shouldn’t feel shame or guilt when reading romance.
It is time that women are accepted for embracing their hobbies and interests. Romance is a valid genre and the only reason why it is not seen as such is due to misogyny. It’s time to change that perception and respect the romance genre.
Atiritka Kumar is a Journalism freshman who can be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com
Company Aims to Help the Next Generation of Fashion Designers Succeed in the Technology-Driven Future of Fashion San Mateo, CA – Sept 1, 2021 – 3DLOOK, the creator of the world’s leading patented mobile body scanning technology, today announced that it is sharing free access to its tools with fashion design schools in order to […]
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Senator Russell Agustin introduced his plans for a community garden project with the Safe Communities Institute. (Sasha Ryu | Daily Trojan)
On Tuesday, the Undergraduate Student Government discussed their plans for hybrid learning options and campus accessibility at their second meeting of the 2021-22 school year.
During her presentation, Vice President Lucy Warren shared that USG pushed for online hybrid learning at “every admin meeting” that they attended over the summer.
According to Warren, the University offered only 30 online courses prior to the pandemic, but the University now offers over 160.
“In meetings with the Provost we’ve had over the summer and in meetings with VP [for Student Affairs Winston] Crisp, we have expressed that students do want greater online and hybrid options,” Warren said. “They’ve reiterated their policy that they allowed each school to make that decision independently, but reinforced the idea that [USC is] offering much greater online classes than have ever been offered before.”
Warren said that USG intends to keep asking the Provost’s office to expand remote learning options for students, and that if students don’t feel comfortable attending their classes in-person, they can request a note-taker from the Office of Student Accessibility Services to attend their lectures for them.
Warren, along with Chief Diversity Officer Kavita Rai, also shared an update on USG’s recent work aiming to investigate the school’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Warren detailed plans to create an ADA Non-Compliance Reporting Form for students as well as an accessibility-themed scavenger hunt on University Park Campus and Health Sciences Campus to “get all the students out to go around and find what is inaccessible on campus.”
“Right now, students have no way to report when things are inaccessible. That’s problematic,” Warren said. “Ultimately, all of these projects are working towards creating an accessibility cultural center for students, so we can actually have a cultural space for students who are disabled.”
Rai reviewed the “USG Accessibility Handbook” that she started authoring over the summer and aims to improve how “accessibility is understood throughout USG.” Rai said that she and the other members of the USG Advocacy Department are collaborating with the Peer Education Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Program and consulting the policies of comparable universities to create the document.
During the meeting, members of the Senate also discussed numerous proposals intended to promote environmental appreciation and sustainability on campus.
Speaker of the Senate Ruben Romeo recapped his efforts to access a $500 micro-grant to incorporate biophilic interior design, which would mean decorating the USG office with plants and nature-centric imagery.
“[The biophilic design] will just help to make the area feel a little more refresh[ing] and calm because these kinds of settings are very stressful on the student mind and body and psychology,” Romeo said.
Sen. Russell Agustin introduced a similar idea, proposing a community garden project with the Safe Communities Institute, in addition to a meat alternatives campaign intended to “eliminate toxic veganism” while also “promoting more meat alternatives” available to students.
Agustin hopes to start the campaign by hosting a discussion designed to address controversial issues related to dietary preferences.
“In my presentation, I talked about promoting meat alternatives … and promoting acceptance for all diets on campus. I think, you know, it’s been something that’s been worked upon in previous years, though, I just want to be able to be a contributing effort to promote that via social media and a discussion,” Agustin said in an interview with the Daily Trojan.
Agustin also said he wants to collaborate with youth from the surrounding area to “promote civic innovation within communities.”
This summer, Agustin served as the youth lead for a project called Tilt — an operation run by “the [United Nations’ Sustainable Development] guild to promote the 17 sustainable development goals.” According to Agustin, his team ultimately helped over 50 high schoolers in Brazil launch their own advocacy programs.
“Using that same model, I’m hoping that I can bring that to communities in L.A.,” Agustin said. “It’s through youth leadership that we can accomplish real social impact.”
At the end of the meeting, Rai introduced the new advocacy liaisons, who will work under USG’s newly created advocacy branch. The new liaisons are Mythili Iyer, a sophomore majoring in cognitive science and health and human sciences, who will represent the Asian Pacific American Student Assembly, and Timothy Wang, a senior majoring in occupational therapy, who will represent the Student Assembly for Accessibility. The liaisons will be confirmed at next week’s meeting.
The Minnesota Gophers football team will face off against the No. 4 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes on Thursday night at Huntington Bank Stadium.
This game will be the first sold-out event at Huntington Bank Stadium since Nov. 30, 2019. There were no fans allowed at the stadium last fall due to COVID-19.
On offense, the Buckeyes boast the most talented WR core in the country. Ohio State returns starters and likely first-round prospects in Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson. The Buckeyes also have 3 former 5-star recruits at WR: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Julian Fleming and Emeka Egbuka. Marvin Harrison Jr., son of Indianapolis Colts legend Marvin Harrison, is also a receiver for Ohio State.
At running back, Master Teague III leads the backfield with talented true-freshman and 5-star RB TreVeyon Harrison backing him up along with redshirt freshman Miyan Williams.
Teague III was a force in Ohio State’s running game in 2020. Even with recovering from a torn Achilles tendon in the spring, he ran well, most notably dashing for a season high 169 rushing yards vs previously No. 11 Indiana.
At quarterback, redshirt freshman CJ Stroud is starting in his first career game in his collegiate career. Stroud last season did not attempt a pass but scampered for a 48-yard rushing touchdown against the Michigan State Spartans.
On defense, Ohio State returns skilled D-Lineman Haskell Garrett, who according to Pro Football Network, is a “highly sought-after 2022 NFL Draft prospect.” Many experts believe Garrett to be the most talented defensive tackle in the country. Along with returning starting DE Tyreke Smith, the Ohio State d-line should be the strength of their defense in 2021.
In their linebacking core and secondary, Ohio State returns only two starting players from 2020 (the Buckeyes return four starters on defense total). Those two players are cornerback Sevyn Banks and free safety Marcus Williamson which means Ohio State will have a completely fresh-faced linebacking core.
Even if Ohio State does not return many starters on defense as PJ Fleck and many other head coaches have said this offseason, “they don’t rebuild, they reload.” Ohio State’s depth chart has no freshman starting and the only sophomores projected to start, according to the Columbus Dispatch, are: MLB Cody Simon, OLB Ronnie Hickman and FS WIlliamson.
Ohio State doesn’t have a shortage of depth or talent, they have a shortage of experience, especially in a sold out Huntington Bank Stadium playing in the first sold-out Minnesota Gophers football home game since the 2019 Wisconsin match.
For Fleck and the Gophers, the keys to the game are to pound Ohio State’s inexperienced linebacking core on offense. Offensive Coordinator Mike Sanford Jr. said on Monday that “It’s a tremendous luxury” to have a running back like Mohamed Ibrahim. Couple Ibrahim with an offensive line featuring no departures, the Gophers should lean on the running game early and often on Thursday night.
WR Chris Autman-Bell is also still “day-to-day” according to Fleck in a press conference last Friday. If Autman-Bell does suit up, he could be used in a limited role. “We are going to do what’s best for Chris first,” Fleck said on Aug. 23. “And we will take it one day at a time.”
On defense, the Gophers cannot stop Olave, Wilson and the other lethal Buckeye receivers, they can only hope to contain them. Fleck said in a press conference on Aug. 23 that “it might be the best WR core I’ve ever seen”. Defensive Coordinator, Joe Rossi, should plan on blitzing the inexperienced Stroud early to make him uncomfortable in the pocket and pray that a cornerback besides Coney Durr can step up one-on-one versus either Olave or Wilson.
“I think he’s very talented,” Rossi said of Stroud on Monday. “It speaks to the offers he has coming out of high school.”
The game between No. 4 Ohio State and Minnesota will be televised on FOX at 7 PM CT on Thursday.
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Following a season-opening loss at Hofstra University, the women’s soccer team (1-1) rebounded with a 4-0 win over College of the Holy Cross (0-4) at home Sunday. The match was Brown’s first home game since Nov. 16, 2019, and the first game ever played on the newly constructed Stevenson-Pincince Field in the Center for Lacrosse and Soccer.
After the 2020 season’s cancellation, Head Coach Kia McNeill was excited to return to competition in her sixth season coaching at Brown. “It was good to get a lot of players minutes so we can develop experience and depth as we proceed through the season,” McNeill said. “Our pressure and intensity was very good, which caused turnovers and allowed us to get a lot of opportunities on goal. We’ve only been together as a team for two weeks. It’s a great group, and we look forward to moving the needle forward every day.”
Captain Malina Yago ’22 noted how important it was to bounce back quickly from the Hofstra loss. “Our mindset coming into this game was seeing it as a fresh start,” Yago said. “We weren’t happy with the result against Hofstra, and we definitely see it as a game to learn from. But going in, the past is the past and we wanted to come out on our home field for the first time since the 2019 season and make a statement.”
Not only was this Brown’s first home game in any sport since March 2020, when all athletic competition was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it was also the first played in the brand new Center for Lacrosse and Soccer. Defender Juliette Pike ’23 said that being in the new stadium has been beneficial for the women’s soccer team. “The energy that we can pack in the stadium is unreal and elevates the fan base from our freshman year,” she said. “The whole team can agree (that) it is such a privilege to have access to great equipment and training spaces that elevate our game and team’s performance.”
The Bears dominated the Crusader defensive line for the entire game, earning a commanding 12 corner kicks compared to Holy Cross’s two. This offensive pressure allowed Brown to get on the scoreboard in the early minutes of the game, and they maintained this momentum throughout the contest.
Brown’s aggression paid off with a goal by forward Brittany Raphino ’23 in the 18th minute, her ninth career goal. Her counterpart on the frontline, Ava Seelenfreund ’23, sent a low cross into the box that the Holy Cross goalie was able to deflect, but the ball landed within reach of Raphino who sent it into the goal’s bottom left corner.
Midfielder Maesyn G’Bye ’22 was all over the field taking corner kicks and throw-ins for the Bears. In the 27th minute, she scored a goal from a free kick right outside the box. This doubled Bruno’s lead to 2-0.
Forward Miya Grant Clavijo ’25 made her Providence debut by scoring off an assist from midfielder Zoe Maxwell ’22, putting the game nearly out of reach at 3-0 in the 40th minute. The Bears tacked on their 4th goal in the first minute of the second half. Seelenfreund once again made her presence known and scored a 20-yard stroke off an assist from midfielder Kayla Duran ’22.
The women’s soccer team, Yago said, has a range of experience levels. “Both the junior and senior classes are very big which brings a lot of valuable experience to this team. And then the freshman and sophomore classes are both in their first seasons and they bring such a great ready-to-learn attitude and a strong work ethic. Altogether, it gives our team a lot of attributes that will help us be successful.” The team’s mix of experience and up-and-coming talent showed its potency when Maxwell and Clavijo combined for Brown’s third goal.
Brown’s impressive win over Holy Cross gave Maxwell confidence that the women’s soccer team is in good hands this season. “This team definitely has the potential to defend the Ivy League title,” Maxwell said. “We know how good it feels to win and everyone has so much talent, passion and grit. There’s no doubt in my mind that we can defend the title.”
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Company Aims to Help the Next Generation of Fashion Designers Succeed in the Technology-Driven Future of Fashion
San Mateo, CA – Sept 1, 2021 – 3DLOOK, the creator of the world’s leading patented mobile body scanning technology, today announced that it is sharing free access to its tools with fashion design schools in order to show emerging talents how technology can aid the design process and prepare them for fashion’s digital future. The company’s Mobile Tailor solution will allow aspiring designers at participating educational institutions to use 3D design software to create and customize perfectly fitting garments based on precise 3D body models without needing to take in-person measurements or hold fittings with models.
Mobile Tailor is a self-service solution that helps designers capture accurate body data remotely. The solution requires no technical expertise to use and generates 85 measurements from just two photos taken on any smartphone on any background in under 30 seconds. Fashion design students at participating schools will be able to send and receive measurement data through a personal workspace and export unique 3D body avatars that are fully compatible with all common 3D fashion design software solutions.
“We initially launched Mobile Tailor to support made-to-measure fashion businesses and their customers during the pandemic. The solution didn’t just help many of our clients to stay in business, but allowed them to scale despite the lockdowns that shuttered their stores. With our partners enjoying drastic improvements to their operations, the solution will continue to play an important role in creating clothes that consumers love,” said Vadim Rogovskiy, co-founder and CEO of 3DLOOK. “As part of our commitment to driving innovation in the fashion industry, we’re now offering free access to this solution to design students, so they can continue to develop the skills and expertise that will enable them to thrive as the industry undergoes a rapid digital transformation.”
3DLOOK originally launched Mobile Tailor in June 2020 as an affordable version of its enterprise solutions to support smaller bespoke fashion businesses that needed a simple and easy way to measure their customers remotely in order to continue operating during pandemic lockdowns. To support the next generation of designers, the company is now offering free access to the solution, normally priced at $999 per month, to fashion design schools worldwide.
Educational institutions can apply to receive free access to 3DLOOK’s Mobile Tailor by filling out a simple form on the company’s website.
About 3DLOOK 3DLOOK is the creator of the world’s leading patented mobile body scanning technology that drives retail innovation by providing personalized fit and size recommendations and virtual try-on for shoppers to help brands reduce returns while increasing conversion and AOV. 3DLOOK’s solutions enable innovative personalized shopping experiences and give brands actionable insights to optimize design, product development, inventory planning and distribution. 3DLOOK has been recognized in Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Retail Technologies, 2021, won the LVMH Innovation Award and the IEEE Retail Digital Transformation Grand Challenge in 2019 and was recognized as one of the 2020 Pioneers of the New World. 3DLOOK works with some of the biggest names in retail, including Tailored Brands and Dickies, and recently announced a Series A raise of $6.5M.
