Since March, students all over the world have lost the opportunity to attend universities in person due to COVID-19, however, Lynn University started their first day of in-person classes requiring one rule for students: masks upon arrival. For the first time, these students have to cover their faces which many say is hard. Lynn students…
As opposed to Zooming on a laptop or mobile phone, Amazon has announced that Zoom for Home is to become the most accessible, yet comfortable method of learning or managing business from home. Zoom for Home can be used from the comfort of a couch by linking an application to any Amazon smart display. The…
Positive feedback from the Lynn community regarding the block scheduling approach has resulted in an extension into the spring semester in order to maintain social distancing guidelines. Block scheduling requires students to enroll in one to two classes each block, which will result in a total of four to six courses by the end of…
Due to limited hours at Mary’s Kitchen, Lynn recently announced that on-campus students will receive $50 Lynn bucks on their student ID toward food and beverages at Christine’s and the Perper Coffee House. “As we adjusted the operating hours at Mary’s Kitchen, we wanted to afford Silver plan participants an additional dining option,” said Matthew…
Consumer priorities have shifted since the pandemic and it is clear that consumerism will look much different in the future. Among many other aspects of life, how and where consumers spend money has drastically changed since shutdowns began. In a global survey by McKinsey & Company, it was discovered that spending in groceries, home entertainment…
Lynn University’s Resident Assistants recently organized a Just Dance event in Elaine’s as one of the first in-person social distancing events. Students enjoyed some dancing while safely respecting the COVID-19 rules. “I just arrived at Lynn, and I didn’t know anybody. As I am a freshman from Italy, participating in this event helped me meet…
Apple has paved the way for technology over the past ten years, and recently, the company has developed COVID-19 Exposure Logging. Found in Settings, under Exposure Notifications, every user is given a chance to turn on this notification. When enabled, iPhones can exchange random IDs with other devices using bluetooth. The random IDs collected on…
The U.S. government recently lifted the ban on flights imposed due to COVID-19 coming from specific countries classified high risk. Prior to this, the U.S. government had implemented travel bans and flight restrictions, preventing travelers from high-risk countries to enter the U.S. Flights from countries like Brazil, Iran, China, the UK, Ireland and Europe’s Schengen…
Lynn University transitioned to hybrid classes this semester while implementing safety measures ensuring students and their parents that they will be safe. At Lynn, several buildings have posters reminding people of social distancing. It is mandatory to wear a face mask while on campus, and exemptions only include students in their dorm rooms and eating…
Wearing a mask is one of the biggest trends, and it keeps people from spreading germs. However, who says one cannot be stylish while trying to stay safe? Face masks are not only mandatory, they are also becoming the latest fashion trend. Whether representing your collegiate school logo or high-end designer brands, face masks are…