A blog about how the Benedict’s community is weathering the educational and social tumult caused by the coronovirus outbreak.
Going Viral
Loss and Creativity
What is the ultimate value of my work, knowing that my plans and accomplishments might fall apart or be rerouted by events that are beyond my control?
When Mass is No Más
"For the first time in my 17 years of life, my family missed Mass on Sunday." -- Kevin Calle
Izi’s Morning: Fried Bologna and Virtual Convo
"It was interesting and a bit jarring to say the least, to see Convo without students." -- Israel Small
Letter from Home
"I imagined walking down the streets of my home neighborhood, Bedstuy, and being overwhelmed by the fear, anxiety, distrust, and hysteria that the news had described Americans enveloped with." -- Reuben Kadushin
In the Midst of It All
"To me, it felt like God's embrace," Br. Asiel said. "It was as though God was letting me know He had not forgotten me."
Play Cancellation Letdown
"This was supposed to be their last dance. And they didn't even get to do it...because of the coronavirus." -- Israel Small, UD2
Handling the News With the Right Attitude
This is unprecedented, something that may have only been seen in times of World War. -- Samuel Pineda
Getting Philosophical: What our Response Says about Us
"What kind of society needs to exist to best facilitate the crisis in public health we are facing and likely will continue to face?" -- Aurie Briscoe
Maintaining Community for the MD with “Jeopardy”
"We cannot drift apart during this time." -- Keisnalall Garib
Viral Memes: Get it?
"My introduction to meme culture came in elementary school." -- Israel Small '22
Far From the Hive
(On Virtual Convo) "At least they are doing something that shows community, which I still do love." -- Justis Worrell
Heroes: Behind the Scenes at the Solemn Profession
"In a church in Newark, N.J., we saw a different form of courage at play this morning. - Ms. Kitta MacPherson
Away But Not Adrift, Brother Helps Brother
"Everything seemed to be moving in slow motion, including me." -- Kevin Jackson
While Inside, Look Inside
"We can make like monks and reflect on who we are and what life is really about." -- Mr. Stephen Adubato
With the NBA on Pause, Finding New Interests
I have played soccer ever since the age of five and have always loved the sport. However, in recent years, the stress of fighting for minutes on the field and for the coaches' attention has turned it into something else. Basketball, whether it was playing or watching, became an escape for me. I didn't play it competitively so it was just for fun. Watching NBA basketball games and cheering for a team w...
Behind the Scenes at Convo
"No one wanted to make a mistake. We wanted the production to look professaional." -- Chrisley Alexis
Avoiding the ‘Quarantine 15’
"The workout isn't over until it's over." -- Donovan Kernizan UD1
With Gym Closed, Boxer Perseveres to Stay in Shape
"My gym...has been shut down... Now I have to shadow box outside while the birds chirp." -- Keith Colon UD2
Doctor Pens Poetic “Reply”
"Adversity identifies what's important to you." -- Dr. Dennis Lansang
Student Finds the Poetry in Distancing
"Even the infected are tired of being in isolation." -- Charbel Adjogble
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