The Old College at the University of Delaware was the scene of a murder in 1958. Ed Okonowicz, a writer and former University of Delaware professor, used to give ghost tours through the campus. His first stop was always Old College. That’s where the life of John Edward Roach ended on March 30, 1858, and the stories of his ghost …
Fewer masks = more colds. Be tested to be sure what you have
Health officials say anyone with an upper respiratory infection should be tested to see whether it’s COVID-19. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels “Frat flu” and “freshman flu” are two terms making a comeback on the University of Delaware campus in Newark. Those descriptions for a simple cold or flu are being bandied about again after taking a hiatus last …
UD protest turns loud, rowdy with 3 people arrested
Members of the Key of David Christian Center in Philadelphia led a three-hour protest Wednesday at UD A Christian group’s protest Wednesday at the University of Delaware turned rowdy, with police circling the group to protect them and at least three people being arrested. Key of David Christian Center, a church based in Philadelphia, faced large and loud …
UD sees spike in COVID-19 cases one week after semester begins
UD’s vice president sent students an email Wednesday saying the school’s isolation space is almost full. The University of Delaware saw a spike in COVID-19 cases only one week after the semester began, and the city of Newark is monitoring the numbers, but could impose restrictions. “COVID Surge: Please Act Responsibly” read an email sent to every student from …
UD welcomes students with first twilight induction since 2019
UD students raise lighted candles to mark the start of a new school year, this one on campus. Photo by Daniel Larlham Jr. Narrowly escaping the rain, The University of Delaware Green on Tuesday night lit up with candles for the first twilight induction ceremony since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The traditional ceremony was planned for Monday night, but …
UD, WilmU, DelTech to require students to wear face masks in fall
More institutions of higher learning are saying they will require students to wear masks in class during the fall. The University of Delaware, Wilmington University and Delaware Technical Community College have changed their face mask policies for fall. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently recommended both the vaccinated and unvaccinated wear masks indoors, especially in areas …
State urges unvaccinated to take shots to protect economy, schools
As the number of COVID-19 cases rise dramatically, Delaware officials on Thursday asked the unvaccinated to be immunized to protect themselves and others. Gov. John Carney said he is considering requiring state employees to be vaccinated and mulling options to implement mandatory face masks in schools. Carney and Rattay held a public briefing on COVID-19 in Delaware. The Delta …