JOUR 132 Gia Pham

With the anticipated transition to in-person courses, many college students are grappling with the safety precautions expected of them during the COVID-19 pandemic.  “Realistically, 16-30-year-olds are the biggest problem due to their likelihood of being accidental super-spreaders,” said biology junior Sydney Cortez in a chat message. “I absolutely think everyone should have the vaccine.” In an April 28 email, SJSU President Dr. Mary A. Papazian announced that SJSU will comply with the CSU system and require COVID-19 vaccines for all students, faculty and staff.  “I do not think making it a requirement is fair,” said journalism junior Sarah Dwyer who does not want to return to in-person classes.  “We get to save thousands by not having to be on campus,” said Dwyer in a comment section on the SJSU Sammy application.”  Contrary to Cortez, Dwyer believes the average college student is from an age demographic that is not at risk and thus, should not be required to be vac...

Despite having many friends who were eager to take the COVID-19 vaccine, Cabrillo College sophomore Jesse Allen decided to opt-out. "The reasons why my friends and family are getting the vaccine could influence my position but I wouldn’t get it just because they were getting it," reasoned Allen.  Allen said he thinks the COVID-19 vaccine is good for the people who need it, but that doesn't include him.  "As a completely healthy young male who could still transmit and become infected with the coronavirus even after getting the shot, I feel that I do not need it," said Allen.  In the past, Allen chose to only receive shots that were required for him to attend public school.  Allen said he feels the government is "pushing" people to get the COVID-19 vaccine when not everyone needs it.  "Quite honestly, I am a little bit suspicious," said Allen.  Allen believed that the development, production, and testing of the vaccine happened "so fast....

How are colleges/universities educating students about what to expect in the fall? Colleges are telling their students that wearing masks and social distancing will continue to be in place even at school.  In order to get these messages out there, some colleges are forming a mass communication campaign in which students will make videos or other content for their student body about the importance of getting vaccinated.  Most colleges will inform their students on what to expect through mandates on their website.  In addition, some colleges are creating vaccination sites around their campus.  How do colleges/universities plan to keep students safe upon their return? Some colleges will require students to get vaccinated. The colleges that have announced that they will require their students to get vaccinated are mostly Ivy League universities.  If students do not get vaccinated, colleges can bar students from enrolling in courses, prevent them from obtaining on-ca...

Despite having many friends who were eager to take the COVID-19 vaccine, Cabrillo College sophomore Jesse Allen decided to opt out. "The reasons why my friends and family are getting the vaccine could influence my position but I wouldn’t get it just because they were getting it," reasoned Allen.  Allen said he thinks the COVID-19 vaccine is good for the people who need it, but that doesn't include him.  "As a completely healthy young male who could still transmit and become infected with the coronavirus even after getting the shot, I feel that I do not need it," said Allen.  In the past, Allen chose to only receive shots that were required for him to attend public school.  Allen said he feels the government is "pushing" people to get the COVID-19 vaccine when not everyone needs it.  "Quite honestly, I am a little bit suspicious," said Allen.  Allen believed that the development, production, and testing of the vaccine happened "so fast....

As the first black animator to work for the Walt Disney company, Floyd Norman is a Disney legend who knows all about the path to success and the secrets to staying young.  But Norman's legendary status and wisdom didn't come easy.  He built up his portfolio and expertise the hard way for six decades since the 50s.  "There are no shortcuts. There are no easy ways of doing this. You have to knuckle down and do the work," emphasized Norman. "Work hard. Dream big. Work hard, and that's the path to success."  Floyd Norman, 85, recently spoke on Zoom to a journalism class at San Jose State University on March 22 about the highs and lows of his animation journey.  Norman has worked on a number of films such as "Mulan", "Sleeping Beauty", and "One hundred and One Dalmations."  When there were barely any employment opportunities in the industry, Norman had to take other jobs outside of his career path to feed his family.  He spent ho...

The first Black animator employed at Walt Disney Studios echoes the words of Steve Jobs, advising the youth about the path to success.  Floyd Norman, 85, spoke to a journalism class at San Jose State University on March 22.  "There are no shortcuts. There are no easy ways of doing this. You have to knuckle down and do the work," emphasized Norman. "Work hard. Dream big, work hard. And that's the path to success."  Drawings of various Disney characters like Donald Duck and Pluto serve as Norman's Zoom backdrop.  "Good heavens, the best way to not get old is that don't start acting old."  "[They] made me a Disney legend," Norman smirked. "That means now [they're] stuck with me." "But the key thing is: to make a good picture, and to tell a good story," said Norman.