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The Tulane Hullabaloo

Student newspaper serving Tulane University, Uptown New Orleans

The Tulane Hullabaloo

Student newspaper serving Tulane University, Uptown New Orleans

The Tulane Hullabaloo

Monkeypox, COVID-19 threats remain low in New Orleans

Monkeypox, COVID-19 threats remain low in New Orleans

Mercedes Ohlen, Staff Writer September 28, 2022

The threat for both Monkeypox and COVID-19 remains low in New Orleans and Louisiana.    According to the Louisiana Department of Health, there are 251 reported cases of Monkeypox within...

A Hullabaloo archive photograph of a COVID-19 testing station in Patterson Hall from February 2021.

Relaxed COVID-19 protocols prompt excitement, concern

Katherine Dawson, Contributing Reporter August 24, 2022

Tulane University dropped surveillance COVID-19 testing and off-campus isolation policies this month, marking a shift towards normalcy as the school enters its fifth full semester of the pandemic.    For...

Tulane ends surveillance testing, off-campus isolation policies

Tulane ends surveillance testing, off-campus isolation policies

Martha Sanchez, News Editor August 7, 2022

Tulane University will stop surveillance COVID-19 testing and on-campus students who test positive will isolate in their residence halls, the school announced Friday, marking a shift from stricter...

A masking sign on Tulane's campus in front of the "Bead Tree" sculpture.

Tulane prepares for COVID-19 successful Mardi Gras

Alexandra Halfon, Contributing Reporter February 17, 2022

With Carnival season finally upon New Orleans, the waning but still-present threat of COVID-19 has Tulane University preparing for this year’s Mardi Gras with optimism and caution.   After...

COVID-19 cases up as recruitment progresses

COVID-19 cases up as recruitment progresses

Rohan Goswami, News Editor February 7, 2022

Tulane University experienced a rise in COVID-19 cases concurrent with Panhellenic and Interfraternity Council recruitment, reporting 10.5% of tests returning positive, compared to 5.2% on Jan. 25.   For...

The FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine could curb vaccine hesitancy.

FDA approves Pfizer vaccine, hopes to decrease vaccine hesitancy

Ben Glazer, Contributing Reporter September 16, 2021

On Aug. 23 the Food and Drug Administration officially approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for distribution to Americans aged 16 years and older. Prior to the approval, the FDA authorized an emergency...

syringe with covid spikes and vile

COVID-19 booster offers extra protection against variants

Mackenzie Bookamer, News Editor August 25, 2021

On Aug. 19, Tulane University students, faculty and staff received a Campus Health update regarding booster shots for the COVID-19 Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. The acquisition of these booster shots...

Fall testing protocols reflect highly vaccinated campus

Fall testing protocols reflect highly vaccinated campus

Domenic Mesa, News Editor August 25, 2021

Tulane administrators usher students into a fall semester with relaxed COVID-19 restrictions. Students who are unvaccinated are required to comply with COVID-19 testing twice a week. Those who are vaccinated...

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations not confirmed by Tulane

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations not confirmed by Tulane

Domenic Mesa, News Editor April 15, 2021

Many universities have announced they will be mandating COVID-19 vaccinations this upcoming fall as a safety measure for returning students. Cornell University, Duke University and Notre Dame are among...

Ineligible students received vaccine as registration link circulated

Ineligible students received vaccine as registration link circulated

Mike Weilandt, Staff Reporter March 10, 2021

The COVID-19 vaccine sign up link leaked Feb. 9 and was still in circulation at least a month later, and a number of non-eligible undergraduate students have successfully received the vaccine by using...

Resident advisors get approved for vaccine

Resident advisors get approved for vaccine

Mike Weilandt, Staff Reporter March 3, 2021

Resident Advisors at Tulane University have now been approved by the state of Louisiana to begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine from the university, per special request from the university. Since being...

Red Eye Bar and Grill is ordered to close by the City of New Orleans

Bars ordered to close after breaking city guidelines

Domenic Mesa, News Editor February 10, 2021

  This past week, many New Orleans bars were shut down after operating illegally during modified Phase Two restrictions. Phase Two restrictions mandate bars must stop the sale of alcohol after...

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