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UNC's Student Organizations Face Fallout From Coronavirus Crisis

On March 11, 2020, the University of Northern Colorado’s International Film Series hosted a study night to prepare students for midterms and keep people’s spirits up before spring break. Faculty adviser Yavanna Brownlee distributed refreshments and board games. Student director Ethan Hayes provided a soundtrack. Projectionist Kathryne White displayed a list of films they were planning on screening next. Nobody else came to the event. Hayes played smooth jazz to an empty Lindou auditorium. Brownlee worked on a puzzle by herself. White worked silently on her laptop. The space, which can hold around 100 people on a good day, was nearly empty. One possible reason why? The study night was hosted at the beginning of the coronavirus crisis. Halfway through the event, everyone in the room received an email announcing classes would be held online until April 6. Along with that, all in-person club meetings and events were canceled. There were no clear answers on what future events would look l...