Reflections on a Pandemic Posted on October 14, 2020December 17, 2022 by JAMS 204 fall 2020 Journalism students practice interviewing and audio editing by talking with friends and loved ones about their lives in 2020. Megan Betchkal Megan Betchkal is a former barista who lost her job in the coronavirus pandemic. She spoke with Morgan Betchkal. Photo and audio: Morgan Betchkal Demani Safford Justin Brenner interviews Demani Safford on how life and school are different for him as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage. Photo and audio: Justin Brenner David Stiemsma 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. Photo and audio: Bryce Stiemsma Sierra Kanvik Christopher Lee sat down with Sierra Kanvik, an American Sign Language student who detailed her life adjusting to the pandemic in college. Photo and audio: Christopher Lee Shania Bransley 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. Photo and audio: Allison Peoples Michele Lusis Michele Lusis is an elementary school teacher instructing second and third graders online. She tells Maya Lusis what it’s like. Photo and audio: Maya Lusis Parker Frick Paige Frick sat down with her brother, Parker, who tells how COVID-19 has affected him. Photo and audio: Paige Frick Natalie Kuehl 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. Photo and audio: Brianna Schubert Tim Reddy Marquette Graduate Assistant Tim Reddy told Lauren Clausing about his job as campus activities director during a pandemic. Photo and audio: Lauren Clausing Brianna Schubert Brianna Schubert told Maggie Tews how her relationships with friends and family are different during quarantine. Photo and audio: Maggie Tews Angela Goodman Joshua Payne interviews Angela Goodman, who has found a hidden talent and passion during quarantine. Photo and audio: Joshua Payne Megan Lyles 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. Photo and audio: Haley Krueger Natalie Plant 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. Photo and audio: Lauren Breunig Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)