“Remote learning felt like isolation."

“Testing positive was a bit of a shock."

“Either the government needs to implement more strong policies, or people need to increase their awareness of the virus in order to better control the virus."

The University of Miami endured a tumultuous year of surprises and hurdles: from responding to the coronavirus pandemic to implementing new health practices, to adapting to society's new normal.

University of Miami students recently moved into Lakeside Village, the new $153 million housing project that has state-of-the-art construction, landscaping, and, according to a lawsuit, code violations that could “result in life-threatening danger to students.”

As declarations of stay-at-home orders begin to rise and social distancing continues to be enforced, Zoom has become a cultural phenomenon. Many people use the app to host religious services, parties, lectures and musical shows.

While many students praised UM for supporting students through this difficult situation, some said they wished the administration was more proactive and clear in their communications.

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“The entire situation is heartbreaking,” said Li, a graduate student majoring in public relations.

The bill signed by Governor DeSantis makes texting while driving a primary offense effective July 1, 2019, allowing law enforcement officers to pull over drivers and give a citation solely for texting behind the wheel.