Features – Dolphin Media

Young but not immune

April 9, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.— “If I get corona, I get corona,” said Brady Sluder. “At the end of the day, I’m not going to let it stop me from partying....

Phone calls are a simple way to stay connected.

How to maintain your relationships during a pandemic

April 9, 2020

GREENSBURG, Pa.— Quarantine is in full effect and with it comes the task of social distancing. According to a March 30 study by the CDC, people should...

A sign outside of a business in Olympia, Washington.

The economic impacts of COVID-19

April 9, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.– The coronavirus has rapidly spread across the world and U.S. An April 8 post by the CDC has the total number of cases in the U.S....

COVID-19 testing laboratory in Leeds, England.

Testing the limits

April 9, 2020

LAKE CITY, Fla.— Testing remains among many concerns for healthcare workers as the COVID-19 outbreak surges forward. Currently, Duval county has multiple...

Going the distance

April 9, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.— As our country continues its struggle with the novel coronavirus, social distancing and quarantine living has become the new normal. This...

Shooting for hope

March 26, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The sports world came to a screeching halt on March 11 as the National Basketball Association postponed all games until further...

You don’t need that much toilet paper

Erin Seaton, Design Editor

March 26, 2020

It’s interesting to think that we’re currently living in a time that high school students will likely write about in their AP World History DBQs 25 years from now. COVID-19, more commonly known as coronavirus, has been spreading worldwide for nearly four months now. In a such a short time, it has infected over 423,000 people worldwide and claimed the lives of nearly...

My two cents

March 26, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.— If the empty toilet paper shelves weren't enough of an indication, people are freaking out. We are in trying times. A stimulus package is in the works as the government tries to bring about some relief for the inevitable economic hardships that are upon us. It seems like around every corner of social media, there's a new article or update talking about...

International student studying at University of Nottingham.

Far from home

March 26, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.— A semester has been cut short due to COVID-19. A multitude of students have been forced to return home and take online classes due...

Celebrating women’s history

March 26, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.— Despite current events, this month is a time to celebrate women's history. Women’s History Month originated in 1980, when ...

St Paddy’s Day

Agnes Gonzalez, Contributing Writer

March 5, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.— Going green is always the way to go, especially on St. Patrick’s Day. This day remembers St. Patrick, a bishop in Ireland, who preached of Christianity during the fifth century. This holiday is celebrated worldwide, but particularly in countries with people of Irish decent. “I love St. Patrick’s Day,” said Emily Duffy, a student at JU. “It’s...

Wild about water

March 5, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Are you and your friends looking for an exciting activity to participate in to kick off the beginning of spring break? The Jacksonville...