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VACCINATION EXEMPTION
MOVE-IN CHECKLIST
SIX AZTECS AT OLYMPICS
ESTUDIANTE TRASERIDA
Students who qualify for vaccine exemption allowed to attend same events.
About to move into the dorms for the first time? Here’s what you need!
San Diego State Athletics was well represented at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Games.
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Experencia de una estudiante de translado sobre como llegó a SDSU durante la pandemia
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What to expect for first in-person Quarantine semester, latest COVID-19 policies hotel Students who qualify for vaccine exemption allowed to attend same events as vaccinated students, given they complete mandatory weekly testing
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Mask requirement signs posted around campus remind students if they are not fully vaccinated they must wear a facial covering in all settings on campus.
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As students return for their first inperson semester after more than a year of virtual instruction, Student Health Services teams, Housing Administration representatives and more explain the updated COVID-19 policies at San Diego State. SHS Director Libby Skiles and Associate Vice President of Business of Operations Eric Hansen said the university is prioritizing keeping instruction and activities in-person while creating the new health guidelines. “We have heard from many students, parents and staff faculty that they very much miss being able to be engaged in community and being able to learn in an in-person solution,” Hansen said. While procedures are put in place for the fall semester to prevent coronavirus outbreaks, SDSU has seen a steady increase in COVID-19 cases among its students and faculty this summer. According to multiple emails sent to SDSU employees, 20 students, 13 employees, one campus visitor and one contractor have tested positive for COVID-19 within July and August. However, the risk for all cases was deemed low, according to each email. The latest cases are reported as unrelated to the previous ones.
Here’s what you need to know:
The biggest change for the Fall 2021 semester is the university is requiring the COVID-19 vaccine for SDSU students, faculty and staff, regardless of FDA approval, Skiles said. Individuals may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement due to serious medical conditions or religious reasons.
Students who qualify for the exemption will be allowed to attend in-person classes and events just like a vaccinated student, Skiles said. “The difference will really be around their testing cadence or frequency and requirement to do so,” Skiles explains. Those who are approved for a medical or religious exemption and choose to remain unvaccinated must participate in mandatory weekly testing in order to attend in-person classes and activities. “They will have different outcomes if they are exposed to someone who has COVID-19,” Skiles said. “Unvaccinated persons do need to quarantine for 14 full days. They cannot test out of that quarantine.” Vaccinated people who are exposed to COVID-19 are not required to quarantine but are recommended to get tested and monitor their symptoms. Unvaccinated individuals must wear a facial covering in more situations than those who are vaccinated including all communal spaces in their residential community, Skiles said. Masks are also required again for both vaccinated and unvaccinated students in indoor settings and highly transmissible areas. These guidelines come as CDC guidelines have shifted to address the rising COVID-19 case counts in the nation, according to Skiles. SDSU is also planning to place 18 vending machines containing COVID-19 home tests around both the main campus and Imperial Valley, according to Hansen. Eleven will be placed in residential communities, one near the Aztec Student Union, one at the Imperial Valley campus and the remaining will be finalized once school begins. “At the end of the day, it’s also a community responsibility,” Skiles said.
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“We’re accountable to ourselves and one another to follow those policies. We don’t want to go back. We don’t want to go virtual but it requires each of us to lift a little bit.” Some students feel a mix of hesitancy and excitement about returning to inperson classes this fall. “If people weren’t so reckless and if students actually took human lives into account, it’d be a lot safer to go back,” sustainability third year Samantha Gonzalez said. “Even having the vaccine doesn’t make you 100% immune. It’s not a bubble. It’s not a shield.” Housing This year, students will be allowed to have guests in their living space as long as they’re also living in SDSU residence halls. No outside guests will be allowed to visit students’ living spaces except on move-in day. On each students’ assigned move-in day two guests will be allowed to help them move their belongings into their space. Executive Director of the Office of Housing Administration Cynthia Cervantes said the mask regulations in residential communities will continue to align with the health and safety guidelines of the school, state and county. Face coverings are still required in all public spaces in the residence halls including laundry rooms, study spaces and communal bathrooms. The housing department specified they don’t expect students to wear facial coverings while they are showering, brushing their teeth or washing their face. Enhanced cleanings/sanitations will continue to take place in the residence halls. Executive Director of Residential Education Kara Bauer said randomly SEE ONLINE
The San Diego State Institute for Public Health released a review of San Diego county’s COVID-19 Hotels where it was determined they helped prevent the spread of COVID-19 however, the staff were under trained and the residents felt under served. The county’s COVID-19 NonCongregate Emergency Shelter Program was implemented in March 2020 in four hotels, primarily at Crowne Plaza in Mission Valley, and was designed to “mitigate community spread” of the coronavirus by isolating and quarantining individuals who tested positive for the virus or were exposed to it. The COVID-19 Hotels isolate those who tested positive for the virus and have nowhere to go and to protect those who could develop severe illnesses from the virus. The hotels are available to the public and those experiencing homelessness, according to an SDSU report. “The San Diego State University Institute for Public Health recently completed a months-long evaluation of the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Public Health Hotel Program,” a statement from the SDSU Institute of Public Health said. “With the goal to provide data and information with transparency, the review included broad interview access with HHSA staff, management and contractors, and access to all requested documentation.” Reports from local news stations have gathered testimonies of people stating they were repeatedly served food they were allergic to and they did not get the medicines they needed. “It is important to note that programs, like the HHSA public health hotel initiative, are not ubiquitous,” the statement said. “Most jurisdictions lack such forward-thinking programming for their communities’ most vulnerable residents. To clarify: There were, and are, no widely accepted best practices for this specific type of program.” SDSU’s Institute of Public Health completed a 154-page evaluation. According to this report, the initial program had a 100 percent success rate in preventing a COVID-19 outbreak in the program, a 93 percent success rate of guests staying the recommended amount of time and a “high percentage of positive guest satisfaction surveys.” However, detailed guest interviews in the evaluation described the atmosphere and treatment received from the staff. Guests who left negative reviews reported deliveries took 45 minutes to two hours if items made it to their rooms at all. The interviews stated there wasn’t enough food and no extra water. Guests reported extra sheets and cleaning supplies for the room were not available. Nor were additional COVID-19 tests, according to the guest interview section of the report. “It is our view as evaluators and public health professionals that the program continues to have an overall positive impact in our community,” the SDSU statement said. “And the metrics are in line with or exceed that of similar programs across the country. While there are areas for improvement, our findings must be contextualized by the environment of the ongoing public health emergency.” The COVID-19 emergency shelter program is expected to run through December 2021.
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Science classes study pandemic in real time
Student Innovation Center located near the science department buildings on campus.
by George Liao CONTRIBUTOR
With the return of in-person instruction for the Fall 2021 semester and enrollment in sciences rising, optimism and caution combine as instructors prepare for classes to begin on Aug. 23. This comes after the biology department switched to online and hybrid instruction last year due to the pandemic and many biology classes have focused on teaching about COVID-19 as its effects are felt in real time by society. In an email interview, Dwayne Roach, an Assistant Professor of Virology, who is also the Molecular Biology Master’s program director offered his insight on the increased interest in graduate student enrollment. “Studying biology has always been a major draw at SDSU and applicants have to have a strong background in molecular biology or microbiology to apply,” Roach said. “As the program director I did receive more requests from potential applicants with degree’s outside Cell and Molecular Biology and Microbiology this past admissions cycle.” Roach also expressed concern on how the Delta variant surge may affect in-person instruction this fall. “Perhaps a hybrid virtual/in-person state will have to be implemented to keep everyone safe if the Delta variant continues to rise in the community,” Roach said. “SDSU should be mindful that students who need to take public transit to get to campus might be putting themselves at higher risk and they would rather remain virtual this fall. Both students and faculty likely have reservations with being ‘in person’ this fall as we enter back into the flu and cold season.” Roach also discussed how he changed his curriculum as a result of the pandemic. “I teach General Microbiology and Medical Microbiology,” Roach said. “Yes, I have changed certain lectures to focus more on virology and in particular COVID-19. Students were particularly interested in discussing the current state of the pandemic.”
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Robert W. Zeller, professor and chair of the Department of Biology in an email interview outlined how online classes affected his department last year. “All instruction went virtual, including laboratory courses,” Zellar said. “I think many faculty would agree that the virtual format for lectures was not ideal and that the dynamics between the students and instructors [were] significantly altered.” Zeller said laboratory instruction was shut down or operated at limited capacity last year during the pandemic. “Biology runs many different laboratory courses and having those held in a virtual environment was not ideal,” Zellar said. Zellar mentioned the lessons learned from online and hybrid instruction can change curriculum in the future. “I think both faculty and students identified some beneficial aspects that were adopted during the virtual sessions,” Zeller said. “[The] faculty are working to incorporate those positive aspects of virtual instruction into some of our lecture courses,” Stefan Hyman, associate vice president for enrollment management, spoke about changes in online and hybrid classes for Fall 2021. “We set up a fall schedule which includes more online and hybrid courses than a normal non-COVID year,” Hyman said. “Luckily 85% of our classes are either in-person or hybrid. Really, that mix is about 81% that are fully [onsite], about 5% that are hybrid and 14.5% that are online.” Hyman said in a normal year, online courses will be approximately half this amount and said while California has not set social distancing limits, the university is requiring all students to wear masks in instructional settings. “We saw increased interest in students for the College of Health and Human Services in particular nursing and public health,” Hyman said. “HHS overall was ahead by about 18% in applications [this fall].” Hyman attributed these increases to the admiration for those working in health during the pandemic and recognition of additional job opportunities in these fields.
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For students preparing to move onto campus for the first time, it can be overwhelming to remember everything you need. To make that transition easier, here is a guide for move-in day tips to get you ready for adulting:
Beds and Storage: Make the most of your space!
If you’re unsure of the specific configurations in your new space be sure to check the SDSU Housing Portal for more details. Most freshman residence halls have twin sized beds, however it is important to double check in case you are placed in a room with a twin extra long, or a full. There’s nothing worse than buying sheets that are too small or too big. Measurements for space under the beds in each residence hall are available on the SDSU Housing Instagram @sdsuhousing. As a freshman the most open space will be in the closet and under the bed. So storage bins are a MUST, especially when living in tight quarters.
Don’t Forget Hygiene:
Your
Essential items for hygiene and sharing bathrooms include a shower caddy and shower shoes. Bring light towels, since the humid weather may prevent thicker fabric from drying quickly. Aside from basic toiletries, don’t forget to pack a simple manicure
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set, razor, hair dryer and Q-tips. Medicines such as Advil, cold medicine, allergy medicine and a first aid kit will come in handy. For students staying in a residence hall that has private bathrooms instead of communal bathrooms, such as University Towers and South Campus Plaza, be sure to bring hand soap, toilet paper, a bathmat and any other personal bathroom items.
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Be a Lean, Mean, Cleaning Machine:
In the bedroom, an air freshener will go a long way especially when sharing a space with two or more active roommates. On the wall, command hooks and command strips are perfect for hanging posters, string lights, keys and masks. If you ever make a mess, vacuums are available to borrow from the front desk in some residence halls. However, a small one may be practical if it can easily fit into your closet. Each room is assessed based on its level of cleanliness during the monthly “Healthy and Safety Inspections” (in most residence halls) so be sure to have plenty of cleaning supplies. If a room does not pass the initial evaluation the residents must reschedule a new one. Clorox wipes, toilet cleaner, a small trash can, windex and paper
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Freshmen will move in to Zura Residence Hall beginning Aug. 19.
towels are easy to store and will get the job done.
Dirty Dishes and Loads of Laundry:
Don’t bring mom’s fine China. Reusable plastic plates, bowls, cups and silverware will do the job even for residents living in a room without a kitchen. It is important to remember that microwaves and communal kitchens are available. Two of each item will serve a freshman perfectly. Don’t forget to buy dish soap! Most residents will use the communal laundry room for washing clothes and their bedding. The easiest
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to use products are Tide Pods and dryer sheets. Stain removing spray is extremely helpful, along with a steamer to get wrinkles out of clothes. Make sure your laundry basket is easy enough to carry from place to place since it is how you will transport your clothes to and from the laundry room. You will be sharing laundry machines with every other person in your building, so if you leave you load in for more than three minutes after it is done - it will end up on the floor. Lastly, remember to bring any decor that makes your space feel more like home!
Shows to binge before summer 2021 finishes
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It is no secret that TV viewership increased by a huge percentage throughout the pandemic. Streaming platforms such as Netflix, Hulu and Apple TV have aired hundreds of new bingeworthy shows to keep everyone entertained. This summer, there is one show everyone has been talking about – “Ted Lasso.” The first season of this show premiered Aug. 14, 2020, with season two following shortly after and being released July 23, 2021. This witty comedy follows an American football coach who is recruited to become a Premier League soccer coach for British team AFC Richmond. As an American football coach, the main character, Ted Lasso, knows absolutely nothing about taking a soccer team to the Premier League, making for some hysterically funny moments and landing this show with a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Lasso’s naivety is a driving force in this show, throughout each episode something happens to him that goes completely over his head. The owner of AFC Richmond is a very powerful British woman named Rebecca who ultimately sees Lasso as a great publicity stunt. This leads him to get caught up in messy scandals, breakups and newspaper headlines.
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From the kind of jokes that will make your ribs hurt from laughing to moments of intense suspense, the ‘play next episode’ button will be beckoning to be pressed. If comedy isn’t your thing or you’re looking for a show to trigger some intense emotion, “The Morning Show” has got you covered. This series aired Nov. 1, 2019, yet it has become increasingly popular throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Consisting of 10 lengthy episodes, this show is prime binge-watching material. With an all-star cast, “The Morning Show” is an edge-of-your-seat award-winning drama series. The main cast consists of the beloved Steve Carell, Jennifer Aniston and Resse Witherspoon, all of whom
help make the average viewer feel connected as they embark on a very emotional journey throughout the season. Jennifer Aniston stars as Alex Levy, a very successful morning show anchor for the UBA Network in Manhattan. She works alongside Mitch Kessler, played by Steve Carell. After 15 years of being co-hosts and the faces of American morning television, Kessler is fired following his extremely public sexual misconduct case. This leaves the network in shambles. Struggling to find a new co-host, Levy goes on an impulsive whim and hires Bradley Jackson (Reese Witherspoon). Bradley is plucked from her small-town field reporting job – and placed on the TV’s of family homes across the country.
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This show highlights the MeToo movement as well as the deep-rooted corruption that people in every industry face. Every episode brings something new to the table, with dramatic plot twists guaranteed to leave viewers speechless. With numerous cliff-hangers, viewers will be wondering what insane turn of events is to come next. “The Morning Show” is not only entertaining but educational as well – prompting viewers to reflect upon today’s society and the harsh realities of sexual misconduct in the workplace. “Ted Lasso” and “The Morning Show” are remarkably different shows from opposite genres, but they do share one thing in common: they will both leave viewers wanting more!
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Six Aztecs compete in 2020 Olympics where he got recognized by the U.S. National team in 2013, and earned a spot on the U.S.A’s Men’s Eagles sevens team in 2017.
Shanieka Ricketts (Jamaica, Triple Jump) Representing Jamaica, Rickkets qualified for the triple jump by winning the Jamaican Senior National Championship on June 26 with a 14.46 meter mark. A three-time NCAA triple jump champion, Ricketts earned a spot in the final event by placing fourth in Group B with a 14.43 meter jump. Ultimately, she came up just short in the finals. Her 14.84 meter jump was .03 meters short of Spain’s Ana Peleteiro’s 14.87 meter mark, placing her at fourth place and just outside the pedestal. Courtesy of San Diego Union-Tribune/AP
Incoming freshman Nevin Harrison celebrates after winning gold in the 200 meter Canoe sprint at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
hot streak to finish at 17-under-par. Schaufelle’s luck began to turn on the last two holes, gaining a stroke San Diego State Athletics was well on the penultimate par before ulrepresented at the 2020 Tokyo timately sinking a three-yard putt Olympics Games. Six athletes rep- to stand atop the Olympic pedestal with a gold medal dangling off his resented three different countries. They made the most of their time neck. in Tokyo, with Xander Shauffele Harrison winning gold for the Men’s indi- Nevin (United States, Canoe Sprint) vidual event while incoming freshman Nevin Harrison won a historic As an incoming freshman, Harrigold medal in the 200-meter canoe son has already cemented a chunk sprint. of her legacy as an Aztec for life, The two gold medals contributed becoming the first American womto the United States’ Olympic lead- an to win Olympic gold in a canoe ing 39 gold medals and 113 overall. sprint since 1988. by Jason Freund Sports Editors
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Xander Schauffele (United The 19-year-old from Seattle, WA went into the final race as the faStates, Men’s Individual Golf)
vorite to win the 200 m sprint and Heading into the Olympics, didn’t disappoint, rowing her canoe Shauffele faced not only stiff com- to the finish line in just 45 seconds, petition from the 60-man pool but earning her first medal in as many also the sweltering Tokyo humidity. Olympic games. On the final day of golf, Schauffele Harrison’s previous gold medbegan to hit a skid while Rory Sab- al came in the Category-1 200 m batini of Slovakia went on a torrid World Cup race in 2019.
Stephen Tomasin (United States, Rugby) As a utility player for the U.S. men’s rugby team, Tomasin helped his sevens team Courtesy of Team USA reach new Stephen Tomasin helped Team USA reach sixth place in his first Olympic Olympic games. heights, earning a sixth place finish in Tokyo. Tomasin began his rugby career when he was 16 years old following in his cousin’s and uncle’s footsteps. A proud Aztec, Tomasin played on the ARC’s rugby team on campus
Stefania Aredilla and Danielle O’Toole (Mexico, Softball) Aredilla represents the past of SDSU softball. O’Toole represents the future of SDSU softball. Both, however, represented Mexico for the Mexican Olympic Softball team. Aredilla transferred to SDSU from Mt. San Antonio College and spent two seasons for the Scarlet and Black while O’Toole signed a national letter of intent in December of 2020. Mexico lost their first match 2-0 against the United States on Day One, but earned a shot for the bronze medal by defeating Italy 5-0 on Day Two and Australia 4-1 on Day Three. The winning ended there as they were dropped by Canada in a tightknit 3-2 match. Aredilla saw little playing time in the Olympics, playing in four games and going 0-3 with a strikeout. O’Toole pitched in four games, posting an 0-2 record with a 1.24 ERA in 17 innings pitched.
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Alum Schauffele wins Olympic Gold by Austin Tarke CONTRIBUTOR
Former San Diego State Aztec Xander Schauffele took home the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics for the men’s individual golf event, adding another accomplishment to his impressive career. In his three years at SDSU, Schauffele was a third team All-American in 2015, securing two individual titles over his three years and he was a seven time Mountain West golfer of the week. Schauffele’s caddie, Austin Kasier, was his college teammate. Schauffele said he attributes a large amount of his personal golf success to his lifelong friend and Kaiser said their friendship runs deep. “We have the perfect balance between professionalism and friendship,” Kaiser said.”I don’t think I’d work for anyone else.’’ Not as popular or consistent as other sports, the 2020 Olympics marks the second time golf was played in the Olympics since 1904. In the second to last round of the tournament, Schauffele led by one stroke over the crowd favorite, Hideki Matsuyama of Japan. Early into the final round, Schauffele led by three strokes with a path to the gold. However, Rory Sabbatini of Slovakia had the best round of the day and finished as the clubhouse leader
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Xander Schaufelle bites into his gold medal after coming in first place for the men’s individual golf event.
at 17-under-par. Schauffele found himself tied for the remaining holes of the day. However, Schauffele knocked home a birdie putt to take the lead on the seventeenth hole leading to the first place prize and the right to bite on his new piece of gold jewelry. This win marks the second time the USA has won the gold medal in golf and the first since Charles Sands stood atop the podium in 1900. This victory for Schauffele was
not only a victory for himself and his country, but was meaningful for his family as well. Stefan Schauffele, Schauffele’s father, was an Olympic decathlon runner whose dreams of competing for a gold medal were dismantled when he was struck by a drunk driver. To describe the pressure the former Aztec felt as the final holes concluded, Schauffele’s dad told the Golf Channel he “felt like he was playing out there.” In addition to this, Xan-
der’s win happened in Japan, where his mother was born and his grandparents still live. By bringing home the gold medal, he seized his father’s dreams and even did it on his mother’s homeland. Schauffele now comes back to the United States on a high note after claiming his first win since 2019. There is only one month left in the PGA Tour season and he is ranked fifth in the world golf rankings.
Mitchell, Schakel sign after Draft by Jason Freund SPORTS EDITOR
The NBA Draft came and went on July 29. Over the course of two rounds, sixty players heard their names called by various teams. Of those sixty players, San Diego State graduates Matt Mitchell and Jordan Schakel were two who did not hear their names called by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. However, it didn’t take long for the former Aztecs to find work. Both signed contracts to play in the upcoming NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Mitchell will suit up for the San Antonio Spurs while Schakel is set to join the Golden State Warriors. This is the first time since 2019 that an Aztec hasn’t been selected in the NBA draft. In 2019, Jalen McDaniels got the call from the Charlotte Hornets in the second round while Malachi Flynn was selected 29th overall by the Toronto Raptors
in 2020. Had both Mitchell and Schakel been drafted, however, it would’ve been the fifth time that multiple Aztecs were selected in the same draft. Such a feat hasn’t been accomplished since 1986, when Anthony Watson and Steffon Johnson were selected by the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers, respectively. There is no guarantee the two will remain with their new teams. In the NBA Summer League, players make their cases to sign a two-way contract with the parent club. Such a deal would allow them to play between the NBA and the team’s G-League affiliate. Mitchell, the Mountain West Player of the Year, will be looking to travel a similar career path to Aztec alumnus Kawhi Leonard, who got his start with the Spurs. Mitchell spent much of the summer recovering from an ankle sprain but still attended workouts with various NBA teams, including the Phoenix Suns
and Philadelphia 76ers. Schakel is familiar with Golden State. Of the 15 individual workouts he attended prior to the draft, the Warriors were the first team on the agenda.
The Summer League begins on Aug. 8 and concludes on Aug. 17, giving Mitchell and Schakel nine days to impress their clubs to earn a contract and cement a path to the NBA.
Jordan Schakel and Matt Mitchell celebrate after a win against Boise State.
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Los estudiantes de la Universidad Estatal de San Diego regresan para su primer semestre en persona después de más de un año de instrucción virtual los equipos de Servicios de Salud Estudiantil, representantes de la Administración de Vivienda y más facultad explican las políticas de COVID-19 actualizadas en el estado de San Diego. La directora de Servicios de Salud Estudiantil, Libby Skiles, y el vicepresidente asociado de negocios de operaciones, Eric Hansen, dijeron que la universidad está dando prioridad a mantener la instrucción y las actividades en persona mientras crea las nuevas reglas de salud. “Hemos escuchado de muchos estudiantes, padres y profesores que extrañan mucho poder participar en la comunidad y poder aprender en una solución en persona”, dijo Hansen. Mientras implementan procedimientos para el semestre de otoño para prevenir brotes de coronavirus, SDSU ha visto un aumento constante en los casos de COVID-19 entre sus estudiantes y profesores desde mediados de julio hasta mediados de agosto. Según varios correos electrónicos enviados a los empleados de SDSU, 20 estudiantes, 13 empleados, un visitante del campus y un contratista dieron positivo por
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SDSU ha puesto rótulos de segurdad para la salud sobre todo el campus.
COVID-19 en julio y agosto. Sin embargo, el riesgo para todos los casos se consideró bajo, según cada correo electrónico. Los casos notificados el 9 y 10 de agosto no están relacionados con los anteriores. Requisito de vacunación: Lo que se necesita saber El mayor cambio para el semestre de otoño de 2021 es que la universidad exige la vacuna COVID-19 para los estudiantes, profesores y personal de SDSU, independientemente de la aprobación de la FDA Las personas pueden solicitar una exención del requisito de la vacuna debido a condiciones médicas graves o razones
religiosas. Los estudiantes que califiquen para la exención podrán asistir a clases y eventos en persona como un estudiante vacunado, dijo Skiles. “La diferencia realmente dependerá de la cadencia o frecuencia de las pruebas y los requisitos para hacerlo”, explica Skiles. Aquellos que están aprobados para una exención médica o religiosa y eligen permanecer sin vacunar deben participar en pruebas semanales obligatorias para poder asistir a clases y actividades en persona. “Tendrán resultados diferentes si se exponen a alguien que tiene COVID-19”,
dijo Skiles. “Las personas no vacunadas deben permanecer en cuarentena durante 14 días completos. No pueden probar fuera de esa cuarentena”. Las personas vacunadas que están expuestas al COVID-19 no están obligadas a ponerse en cuarentena, pero se les recomienda que se hagan la prueba y controlen sus síntomas. Otra diferencia importante es que las personas no vacunadas deben usar una cubierta facial en más situaciones que las que están vacunadas, incluidos todos los espacios comunes en su comunidad residencial, dijo Skiles. Las máscaras también se requieren nuevamente para estudiantes vacunados y no vacunados en ambientes cerrados y áreas altamente transmisibles. Estas reglas se presentan a medida que las reglas de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades o CDC por sus siglas en inglés, se han modificado para abordar el aumento de los casos de COVID-19 en la nación, según Skiles. SDSU también planea colocar 18 máquinas expendedoras que contengan pruebas caseras de COVID-19 tanto en el campus principal como en Imperial Valley, según Hansen. Once se ubicarán en comunidades residenciales, una cerca de la Unión de Estudiantes Aztecas, una en el campus de Imperial Valley y las restantes se finalizarán una vez que comiencen las clases. VER EN
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Opinión: Transfiriendo a SDSU durante la pandemia by Xiomara Villareal-Gerardo CONTRIBUDORA
El reloj avanza, las dudas aumentan y aunque el coronavirus no cede, el momento de transferirse ha llegado. Cuando el coronavirus pegó en la ciudad de San Diego, yo estaba por terminar mis clases en Southwestern College para obtener mi título en Comunicación, y al mismo tiempo completar mi preparación para transferirme a la Universidad. Porque la pandemia nos atacó muy fuerte en todos los sentidos, donde la tristeza e incertidumbre triunfaban del norte al sur, era evidente que temíamos sobre las decisiones que se tomaran en esos momentos obscuros ya que los resultados podían ser irreversibles. Los minutos, las horas y los días pasaban rápidamente y se me estaba complicando el tomar una decisión tan importante para mi futuro profesional. No sabía si la mejor opción era transferirme a la Universidad Estatal de Bakersfield ese mismo año o esperar un año más para transferirme a la Universidad Estatal de San Diego, siendo esta última la idea primordial desde hace años. Me tomó aproximadamente un par de semanas llegar a la conclusión que el quedarme aquí en la ciudad de San Diego me iba a beneficiar anímica y académicamente. Sin embargo, esta decisión significaba que iba a perder un año entero de estudios y desafortunadamente ya no era posible aplicar para entrar a la Universidad Estatal de San Diego ese año escolar 2020-2021 debido a que las fechas límites para registro habían pasado ya.
Así que para evitar que ese año de estudios pasara en balde, tome la decisión de registrarme en el programa de Periodismo en Southwestern College y en estos dos semestres aproveche a obtener mi título. Me dediqué a escribir artículos para el periódico Southwestern College Sun y la revista El Sol, donde fue un honor ser la Editora Ejecutiva. El tiempo voló y la fecha para saber si lograba mi meta de transferirme a la Universidad Estatal de San Diego estaba cada vez más cerca. Cuando ese día tan esperado llegó y me avisaron que sí fui aceptada para ser parte de la familia Azteca, me entró una gran alegría. Para mi es un gran orgullo ser latina, contribuir a la diversidad de la escuela y estar cerca de obtener mi título profesional siendo primera generación en mi familia como estudiante universitario en los Estados Unidos de América. Por medio de sus embajadores, profesores y decanos, la orientación virtual que ofreció la Universidad Estatal de San Diego para los estudiantes de traslado es sin duda alguna el apoyo perfecto para que tengamos la seguridad de manejar correctamente el camino a un futuro exitoso. Nos guían para conocer las oportunidades que hay de trabajos donde podamos llevar a cabo nuestras prácticas profesionales, así como también el conocer las opciones que tenemos de estudiar fuera del país y vivir esa experiencia inolvidable. Estando a solo unos días de entrar a este nuevo año escolar, no puede ser más emocionante para estudiantes de traslado como yo el saber que vamos a regresar en persona y poder convivir tanto con maestros como con compañeros de clases.
Cortesia de Xiomara Villreal-Gerardo
Xiomara Villareal-Gerardo se prepara para su primer semestre en SDSU como estudiante de traslado especializando en periodismo.
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