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Here at Lantern Lites, COVID-19 edition, we'll be providing daily updates on the virus and its impact on the Ohio State community and beyond. Make sure to follow the Lantern on all platforms and subscribe to this podcast for your updated coverage of COVID-19.
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Virtual commencement + summer classes go online
University spokesperson Ben Johnson joins the show alongside reporters Owen Milnes, Maxwell Garrison and host Kevin Lapka to discuss everything regarding virtual commencement and the move to make all summer courses virtual as well. Stay safe and take care!
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NCAA grants an extra year of eligibility to spring athletes + summer classes moved virtually
The crew today discusses the decision made by the NCAA to allow an extra year of eligibility for spring-sport athletes. Lantern sports reporters Jack Emerson and Kyle Burns join media professor Nicole Kraft and host Kevin Lapka to provide their opinions on the decision and the complications that could result. Also included is a discussion about all summer classes at Ohio State being online.
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Prorated Refunds and Rapid Testing
Ohio State issued an announcement of refunds for students who live in residence halls, dining plans, and recreational services, that will be distributed beginning April 3rd. Listen to learn more about the refunds and how Ohio State has partnered with medical companies to produce rapid testing kits that produce rapid results. With lantern reporter Owen Milnes and media professor Nicole Kraft alongside host Kevin Lapka, Lantern Lites has everything you need to know about the ongoing news of COVID-19.
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Coping mechanisms, the mental health impact of COVID-19 and the power of video games
Two new faces, reporter Olivia Albert and esports reporter Aaron Lien, joined the show today alongside reporter Owen Milnes and host Kevin Lapka to discuss coping mechanisms, the impact of COVID-19 on mental health, and how video games can provide social connection. Thanks for listening and stay safe!
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How Ohio State can use its resources to help combat COVID19
Reporters Jack Long and Max Garrison join host Kevin Lapka to discuss ways Ohio State can utilize residence halls to house health care workers and other ways the university is helping combat the virus. We want to hear from you, so be sure to ask us questions via email (lanternlites@gmail.com) and tweet at us @thelantern. Thanks for listening and stay safe!
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Online class updates and one university sends their students back to school
The second day of virtual learning is upon us and reporters Owen Milnes and Sarah Szilagy along with media professor Nicole Kraft and host Kevin Lapka cover it all. Plus, the crew discusses the move by one university to bring some of their students back to campus, and the potential domino effect that could come from the decision.