For many students, the transition to taking classes online on Zoom has upturned what it means to be at a university. Many op-eds and columns have been written about the negative impacts of the coronavirus outbreak—be that personal loss, stress about job security, or a generalized feeling of loneliness. The pandemic has deeply impacted how students interact with each other, both in and outside the classroom.

Welcome to day ? (who’s counting anymore?) of quarantine. The Eye is here with your dose of student magazine journalism:

I hear a knock on my door—quiet at first, then growing louder. The doorknob twists, but I had locked it to prevent any unwanted intrusions.

We hope that you are staying safe and healthy in these trying times. As we settle into online classes, we are so happy to present you with some new Eye content! In this letter, we will be breaking down issues five and six.

These are crazy times; it’s stressful, chaotic, and truly alarming to think about how we are living through a historic pandemic. Since our last issue, there have been many changes: Classes have shifted to be taken online, only essential employees are working on campus, all courses this semester will be graded pass/fail, and the vast majority of students have left campus for the rest of the semester. Here at The Eye and throughout Spectator, we have transitioned to virtual production, and we are doing everything we can to continue to connect you—our readers—with interesting, factual, and relevant information.

Before my first class at 10:10, campus was empty.

Now that the drop deadline has passed, we hope that you have settled into your classes and extracurricular routines for the semester and that you are not too thrown off by the constantly changing weather. We are honored to present you with a new issue that is perfect to read while you procrastinate on midterm studying.

Now knee-deep into a new semester, a new year, and a new decade, we at The Eye want to warmly welcome you, both new and old readers, to the 15th year of Spectator’s weekly long-form features magazine.

Walking around New York City can be stressful. Walking around New York City after drinking a cup of coffee and a glass of juice and a glass of water at breakfast can be very stressful. I have experienced this type of stress, and I wouldn’t wish it upon anyone—especially if you are like me and afraid to ask restaurant hostesses, baristas, and store managers to use their restroom.