The student newspaper of Hutchinson Community College
HutchCC announced plans to hold a modified version of commencement, utilizing a virtual format. This follows the recommendation of the CDC’s guideline that large gatherings of 10 and more people should be limited.
“We are facing the unknown, but no matter how far away that we have to be, we still have each other” – By Rachel Lyons
“I am one week and one day into self-quarantine, and, like many others, I am so bored… I decided to compile a list of anything we could do to entertain ourselves.” – By Bailey Young
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced Tuesday that the Kansas Department of Labor received 55,000 new unemployment claims last week. Kelly issued an executive order which doubled the unemployment benefit amount and removed barriers from claimants receiving them.
“Here they are, in the midst of the unknown, doing their best to care for each and every one of their patients… they’re stepping up and doing everything they can. From a future nursing student and a hopeful future nurse, this outbreak honestly makes me even more eager to get my career started” – By Laci Sutton
“For me, this COVID-19 pandemic has been a never-ending nightmare. As someone with a compromised immune system, every day is filled with constant fear and anxiety.” – By Jared Shuff
The order directs residents to stay at home and leave only to perform essential activities and requires non-essential businesses to cease operation at their physical places of business.
HutchCC Fine Arts students are missing out on concerts cancelled by the COVID-19 outbreak. Campus Editor Jared Shuff caught up with them.
Reno County Health Department announced the first case of COVID-19 in the county. Unemployment surges as the state provides assistance to small businesses
Our lives have been suspended and forever changed by the Coronavirus outbreak, but there is still hope if we come together.
Showing Spirit While Feeding the Crowd at Blue Dragon Tailgate 
Elevator Guy: Logan Snyder Works Solo on Game Day 
How Different Cultures Celebrate Christmas 
After Starring for Salthawks, Kade Smith is Running It Up for the Blue Dragons 
HutchCC Hires Rachel Wannamaker as New VP of Academic Affairs