In this issue, learn more about the recent Masks, Myths, and Medicines conversation and recent developments in college athletics. Also, APs have begun this week, so feel free to take a break from studying with an art showcase or mental health exercises.

- The Record Editorial Board

Masks, Myths, and Medicine – A Conversation with Dr. Bob Morris ’74

Siri Nellutla ’23, Staff Writer

To guide the community through an overwhelming rush of information regarding the coronavirus, some of which can be misleading, Dr. Bob Morris ’74, epidemiologist, biostatistician, teacher, and award-winning author, hosted Masks, Myths, and Medicine, a virtual conversation, on Tuesday, May 5.

Oluremi Adebayo

Managing Mental Health During COVID-19

Lauren McLane ’23, Staff Writer

During this time, financial difficulties, uncertainties for the future, and concerns for the health of others have caused newfound and increasing anxieties in many. According to a recent poll conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, a non-profit health organization, COVID-19 has negatively affected the mental health of 56% of adults living in the United States.

Anaiz (Annie) Robinson ’22

Arts in Quarantine Showcase

Yihan Ding ’22 & Stephanie Ge ’22, Arts Editors

During the COVID-19 pandemic, our everyday life is changing to match the demands of social distancing. Quarantine life is inspiring artists to leave permanent marks that will remind us of these difficult times. This week’s Arts & Leisure section is dedicated to student artists’ efforts to maintain their craft at home.

NCAA

NCAA Approves Compensation for Student-Athletes

Alex Cheng ’23, Staff Writer

On April 29, the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) Board of Directors announced that student-athletes will now be able to accept compensation from sponsors and third-party companies. The move, which will benefit college athletes playing Division I, II, and III, started gaining traction in the fall of 2019 when California passed the Fair Pay to Play Act permitting endorsement deals for college athletes. In the months following, many other states followed suit, prompting the NCAA Board of Directors to begin tackling this issue.