Many K-State seniors are not having the final semester of college they expected. Due to safety concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, K-State has canceled commencement and moved all classes online. This makes for a tough situation for K-State seniors who left for spring break not knowing that they would be seeing some of their friends and professors for possibly the last time.
These seniors will also not get the chance to walk on stage and receive their diplomas in front of family and friends that it took 4 years to get. Even graduation parties are being postponed by many until the all clear is given. Not to mention weddings for engaged couples scheduled right after graduation. While students understand these measures are being done for vital safety reasons, it still doesn’t make it an easy pill to swallow.
K-State senior Aubrey Cole who is student teaching her final semester gives her reaction.
A popular location for K-State senior pictures empty. Picture taken by Derek Darr
K-State Senior Bethany Weddle gives her reaction to the events.
Weddle will miss the lost time with friends.
Cole who is still in Manhattan misses her friends.
Popular location for senior pictures is empty. Picture taken by Derek Darr
Cole gives her reaction to commencement being canceled.
Weddle does not seem to be too upset about the cancellation of commencement.
K-state families headed into Wefald hall to move out 2 months earlier than expected. Photo taken by Derek Darr
Families walking into Wefald hall to pack up their belongings. Picture taken by Derek Darr.
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