In(-n-Out) this issue: mittens, LOTR, and narwhals, oh my!
Week 3: Panimal style edition.
Double down with face coverings, panimal style.
Hold the spread, add muster. In other words, the virus’ game is strong — and it’s time to re-up on the trifecta of protective measures: mask, distance, and clean hands. That’s what a pandemic’s all about.
A vari, vari, vari bad strain.
Sounds like a hit single from the fictional band “Corona, Kills, Fast (and Young).” Science isn’t certain yet if it’s more deadly, but we know it's more contagious. And that’s maybe even worse — here’s some less-than-light reading on exactly why.
We just want your testing time and your...KITS.
Student testing rates are impressive. Princely, even. Keep up the diligent, responsible, good work — for your own benefit as well as that of the Basic Needs Hub and the community writ large.
One test to rule them all out.
Whether you’re in the “hobbit” of picking up a self-administered kit at one of our vending machines or scheduling an in-person appointment, the tests are the same — and they’ve got all the strains covered.
Spring Break, you off.
During your well-deserved week’s respite from class, we want to provide you with activities, events, and even internships over Spring Break in San Diego. Tell us what you would want to do, and we’ll work to make it happen. Send an email to VCSA@ucsd.edu with ideas and inspiration.
OSC and ye shall receive.
Questions about compliance? The Office of Student Conduct’s horned mascot— Nelly “the Knowledge” Narwhal — drops some answers in this handy guide to COVID-era policy updates.
We want you.
To help the County and UC San Diego Health quickly distribute vaccines. Hundreds of medical and non-medical volunteers are urgently needed to effectively vaccinate thousands of people in our community each day. Step up, Tritons.
Self Care in a Pandemic
Don’t wait for burnout to set in to take care of yourself. It’s more important than ever to take a step back and pay attention to your mental and physical needs. You’ll be glad you did.
Do some mitten knittin'.
Bernie would be proud. GPSA Social has a warm handful of opportunities to decompress, take a break, and MAKE. Save the date(s) on their Instagram.
Friluftsliv can help combat pandemic fatigue.
“What can an IKEA nightstand do to ease anxiety,” you ask? Hard to say, but friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-liv) is a centuries-old Nordic concept of getting outside to promote mental well-being. The way you’re feeling — stressed, apathetic, even optimistic — is real, and very normal.
