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As a bellman in a Utah ski resort, Quanzhen Yu knew what was coming when, in mid-March in the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic, the hotel managers summoned him and his coworkers to their office. The resort, like other non-essential businesses throughout the country, would immediately close for business. “I heard that in other […]
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When the World Stops, Dancers Still Move
A video story following the dance community’s adjustment to social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus Impact at Miami International Airport
Rodrigo Koernig, an aspiring Airplane mechanic and American Airlines employee, explains the impact of low passenger traffic at Miami International Airport.
Singapore’s response to the Coronavirus
On March 11, COVID-19 was officially declared as a pandemic. With countries around the world struggling to combat the virus, many look at Singapore as an example of how containment should be. Since the first reported case in January, Singapore has placed many preventive measures and increased its transparency to the public. But now, with […]
How One Vulnerable Family Handles COVID-19
Jordan Wolleben, 23, is immunocompromised and extremely vulnerable to COVID-19. Rachel Wolleben, 20, attends school at UT Austin but is unable to go home due to her brother’s vulnerable condition. Music: The Eyes of Texas / Texas Fight Piano Cover: Kentropy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ-Vw…) Kentropy Channel: https://www.youtube.com/kentropy Kentropy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kentropy
Samantha LaMendola’s 21st Birthday Amid a Global Pandemic
Samantha LaMendola, the now 21-year old Connecticut resident, planned a trip for her 21st birthday to Europe in March 2020. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic reaching Europe, she was forced to cancel. Instead, she decided to go on a road trip to New Orleans to celebrate her birthday. However, once Samantha arrived in New Orleans, […]
The Pandemic of Anti-Lockdown Protests
Produced and shot in March 2020. People throughout North America are sick of staying in their homes and are demanding their government officials to open the economy back up and let people be free. Some are worried about not getting enough money to provide for their families, while others are more concerned about their freedom […]
Steamboat Springs struggles to cope with revenue loss after COVID-19 shutdown
March 14 was supposed to be one of the busiest days of the season in Steamboat Springs, Co. but, after Governor Polis ordered all ski areas to shut down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city became a ghost town. According to the Steamboat Chamber, the ski area is one of the largest employers […]
Homelessness in NYC Reaches Highest Level Since Great Depression
New York City’s homeless population has been growing exponentially in the last five years. The city has reached its highest levels of homelessness since the Great Depression. Many government agencies and nonprofit organizations work tirelessly to provide adequate shelter, healthcare, and nourishment to those in need. The system is not perfect. Yet it’s only through […]
Mass Protests Against NYPD and MTA Burst Out in Brooklyn
By Jing Feng Nearly 1,000 people marched through Downtown Brooklyn Against increased police brutality and surveillance in the subway system on November 1, 2019.