Reflections on a Pandemic

Megan Betchkal is a former barista who lost her job in the coronavirus pandemic. She spoke with Morgan Betchkal.

Justin Brenner interviews Demani Safford on how life and school are different for him as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage.

The pandemic has been tough for Bryce Stiemsma’s dad, David. He contracted COVID-19 early on at work and still feels the effects today.

Christopher Lee sat down with Sierra Kanvik, an American Sign Language student who detailed her life adjusting to the pandemic in college.

Shania Bransley is a full-time student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee who fosters dogs from Lucky Mutts Rescue in her free time. She tells Allison Peoples how the pandemic allowed her to pick up a new hobby.

Michele Lusis is an elementary school teacher instructing second and third graders online. She tells Maya Lusis what it’s like.

Paige Frick sat down with her brother, Parker, who tells how COVID-19 has affected him.

Brianna Schubert talked with Natalie Kuehl, an architecture student at UW-Milwaukee, about her experiences with COVID-19 and how she plans to move forward through challenging times.

Marquette Graduate Assistant Tim Reddy told Lauren Clausing about his job as campus activities director during a pandemic.

Brianna Schubert told Maggie Tews how her relationships with friends and family are different during quarantine.

Joshua Payne interviews Angela Goodman, who has found a hidden talent and passion during quarantine.

College freshman Megan Lyles tells her suitemate Haley Krueger how Covid has affected her personal life and college experience, and how she’s working to overcome it.

When UWM’s campus closed last spring, Natalie Plant moved home and finished out the semester at her parents’ house in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Six months later, she’s back in Milwaukee and reflecting on the year. She talks with Lauren Breunig.