With COVID-19 came canceled events and minimal breaks for JMU students, and itâs undoubtedly been a challenging time for many. As the school year comes to a close, Dukes are reflecting on the past year and celebrating their accomplishments as an encouraging future approaches.Â
Perhaps the biggest collective obstacle this year was the pandemic and its impact on student life on campus. Evolving guidelines from the federal and state governments enacted widespread safety measures to stop the spread of COVID-19, which imposed restrictions on occupancies for in-person classes, organization meetings and athletic and arts events.
A beloved tradition for many during the fall semester is watching JMU football dominate in Bridgeforth Stadium with support from fans and the Marching Royal Dukes (MRDs), but the season took place in the spring instead. However, the delay helped make the experience safer for all involved, Meghan Middleton said.
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Editor s note: In 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak upended lives and livelihoods of people in Tamil Nadu in myriad ways. The novel coronavirus threw up new and unprecedented challenges, especially for people from marginalised sections of society. In a multi-part series, Firstpost explores how individuals from different walks of life lived through the year of the pandemic. This is part eight of the series.