Marie Osuna – Staff Writer Minnesota recently opened up COVID-19 vaccinations for a new group of people. Previously, only health care workers, long term care residents, educators, childcare workers and those over the age of 65 were eligible. Now, people with specific underlying health conditions, frontline and targeted essential workers (such as those in food processing plants) and people over the age of fifty living in … Continue reading MN Vaccine Update (3/19/2021)

DeAnna Gilles – Staff Writer The pandemic has forced many people into a state of uncertainty. On the positive side, the class of 2021 commencement will be held in-person with your fellow classmates. When will the Class of 2021 Commencement take place? This year’s commencement celebrating the achievements of Gustavus seniors will be held on the morning of Thursday, May 13. The ceremony will be live streamed … Continue reading Class of 2021 Commencement: COVID-19 style

Georgia Zutz – Staff Writer South Dakota recently moved to a new stage of COVID vaccine distribution that includes college students who currently live in congregate or shared settings. This includes dormitories and other housing communities, where large amounts of individuals may be sharing kitchen and bathroom spaces. In an article by AP News, South Dakota Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon spoke about the importance of … Continue reading South Dakota offers vaccination to college students