In this issue: free shades, a Gavin and Stacey ref, and self care, oh my!
Week 9: Incentivize it edition.
Breakthrough Bad.
Yes, and by the same logic: vaccine “good.” Excellent, even, at preventing MOST people from getting COVID-19. However, a small percentage of fully vacced folks can still catch ‘VID if they’re exposed to the virus that causes it. These breakthrough cases are rare, but they’re real.
OK, so? So, get tested if you have symptoms, because vulnerable populations and our not-yet-vacced pre-teens want to share your summer vibes, not virus.
Gavin and state-led lottery.
Yesterday, Gav-ernor Newsom announced a pretty massive incentive program – Vax for the Win (our writers weren’t consulted on the name, unfortch) – wherein vacced-up Californians are automatically entered into the running for ten $1.5M grand prizes and a host of other “money talks” shot-sweeteners, all aimed at getting as many CA residents as possible vaccinated before the state’s official reopening on June 15.
Fine, and? And, if you want to get that money, you should get to RIMAC before the supersite shoots its last shot on Tuesday, June 1 – and ops switch to the Price Center on June 2.
Lemme tell you something.
This past year has been harder than any of us can possibly understand, especially without the benefit of post-pandemic time for reflection and healing. Whether you feel it at this very moment or not, you are strong, and you are resilient.
Right, but? But nothing. Check out this inspiring video message from fellow students, faculty, and staff who are here to “tell you one thing.”
Our “one thing”? Give yourself a break.
Not a breakthrough, of course, that’s quite different (see item one). With finals week approaching, please be sure to prioritize and embrace self care when things start to become (or frankly, continue to be) overwhelming.
Great, how? How about you take a peek on IG at some of our top spots for taking a mental health break on and around campus, as well as some crowdsourced gems in the comments.
Some of the best things in life are...
Free sunglasses. And the satisfaction that comes with knowing you contributed to an in-person graduation experience for fellow Tritons. While it doesn’t quite stack up to Gav’s golden ticket-like program above, we’re looking for student volunteers to help out at commencement on June 12-13 and will provide you with shades and a shirt if you sign up for a shift.
Cool, thanks. No, thank YOU.
ICYMI
Free, student-designed masks are still available for pick-up on campus.
