"We said goodbye to each other as seniors without even knowing it," Jocelyn Krotec said. "I wanted to find a way to celebrate our accomplishments and send some positive light their way during this time."
"Though the transition has been hard, I feel I have become closer with my students."
“There are many people in my community giving and helping others. Seeing the effects of those acts of kindness makes me believe that they are the key to helping the country and the world get through this.”
Despite their inability to access Penn State's professional-quality facilities at Innovation Park, the 18 students currently running the Centre County Report are making the most of their time at home by gaining valuable journalistic experience.
"I've always been interactive with students on social media before [the coronavirus]. Now the social media component has become even more important.
Penn State's transition to remote learning due to the coronavirus pandemic has forced this year's candidates to rely on online campaigning more than ever before as they seek to boost their platforms from afar.