Sample banners recognizing the Princeton High School Class of 2020 await administrative approval before public display. Non-traditional efforts to honor graduating seniors increased as COVID-19 social distancing restrictions lengthened, and traditional rites of passage proved inconceivable. #ASU

Boxes containing distance learning packets await distribution at Princeton Joint Unified School District. K-12 campus closures and limited internet access among students required the use of physical work packets to continue learning. #ASU

Picture books donated to Princeton Elementary School by the Colusa County Library sit on display for students to choose from. With the closure of school campuses and public libraries, students did not have access to borrowed books during the COVID-19 pandemic and relied on donations to continue their literary learning. #ASU #HST580

Informational graphic used by Princeton Joint Unified School District to inform students and parents of meal and packet distribution schedules during campus closures. This informational graphic was released in response to prolonged social distancing recommendations requiring the district to remain closed past its planned reopening date of 04/20/2020. #ASU #HST580

Poster released by Princeton Joint Unified School District informing students and parents of the distance learning packet distribution schedule during campus closures. With some students living over 25 miles away from campus, and many lacking stable internet connectivity, physical work packets were delivered via school vehicles to three neighboring towns to relieve travel burdens and encourage learning. #ASU #HST580

Poster released by Princeton Joint Unified School District informing the local community about the free grab-and-go breakfast and lunch options for anyone 18 and under during campus closures. Following state guidance, school districts in the area served any child requesting food, regardless of enrollment status. #ASU #HST580

Multiple notices posted near the entrance to Princeton High School informing students, parents, and community members of campus closures, meal service distribution, distance learning procedures, and postponed fundraisers. The sudden campus closures required the school district to quickly disperse large amounts of information to ensure continued student access to food and education. #ASU #HST580

The student quad on the Princeton High School campus stands empty on the first morning of closure. Normally filled with students and staff, the sudden desertion of campus felt eerie and apocalyptic. #ASU #HST580

The Hershey Company started having me work from home on March 17, 2020. I am a baker for the Hershey Company's baking products test kitchen. Since March I have been baking and working on recipes from home. In order to re-enter the building, I was required to take my temperature at home, photograph it, and present that photo to the security officer on duty. On April 7, 2020 I took a photograph of my temperature before leaving my house to restock my baking supplies from the test kitchen pantry. I presented this photo to security before filling out a health declaration form and signing into the building. Once I had been fully checked in I was able to collect the supplies I needed before signing out of the building. Since March 17th, I have only had to return to my work area twice to restock. Now Hershey has temperature check points that operate during specific windows of time and no longer requires employees to photograph their temperature. In this way, the Hershey Company has been able to accurately track employees in and out of the buildings in order to keep employees safe. The image shows a closeup of a thermometer reading 97 degrees.

Image is of an Instagram post by the Culinary Institute of America to their graduates. The picture shows a graduation cap decorated with a black bow, a rhinestone border, and a gum paste roses of various shades of red and pink with gum paste leaves. The cap has the words "Farm to Table! 2019 *CIA*" in white letters. The post states, "Our Graduation Ceremony may be online this year, but you can still get in the spirit and decorate your cap. Tag your designs and we will repost the best ones! #proud2bcia." The Culinary Institue of America has been shut down since March and taken as many of their classes as possible online. No information is provided about the date of the graduation or which degree is being awarded. The CIA has graduations typically every three weeks for Associate degree students and multiple graduations per year for Bachelor's degree students.

The image shows an obese Barbie lying on a bed with a laptop, a cat, and two cans of soda. Next to her is a chair with a purse and a large french fry. The image is captioned "New for Christmas 2020...Quarantine Barbie...(surprised faced emoji)." The meme is a comment on the issue of gaining weight during the quarantine.

[Curatorial Note]: Discussing finally learning to play guitar with free time due to COVID 19 quarantine.

The excel file was created by personal trainer Grace Stiles to keep me sane while in quarantine. The tracker serves to help me by not only reminding me to exercise but to complete other tasks such as eat three meals a day or drink water. Ms. Stiles is aware that I have difficulty with depression and ADHD, and having a routine helps to curb issues with both conditions. The tracker shows areas where I have struggled to maintain a full routine while in quarantine. Most apparent is the issue of insomnia and drinking and eating enough daily.

It is a picture of an at home preschool graduation that occured.It shows how people attempted to still celebrate milestones during the pandemic. #ASU #HST580

Meme image of black type on white background. "My favorite part of quarantine is that we were all forced to be alone with our thoughts for a little bit and everyone was like 'Absolutely not. I will learn to bake bread from scratch.'" #ASU #HST580

A simple drawing showing the need for human interaction that has been extremely limited during the pandemic. The drawing represents a gesture of human affection and caring at a level possible during this time.

A photograph of bathroom tissue in stock on store shelves. An indicator that the initial panic that consumed the United States is passing, with a humorous twist.

The NGLCC's panel discussion emphasizes the uncertain time for businesses, particularly within the LGBT community. It's comforting to know that there are resources available to those who need guidance during these uncertain times.

A humorous account of "social distancing" in a bygone era. Intended to be satire.

This meme shows the humor that so many are using to cope with the stresses of the pandemic. The meme represents, in a humorous way, that there is always a way to engage in activities that are important to individuals.

Photograph of a social distanced church service showing the dedication one congregation has to their faith.

The Utah Pride Festival has been moved to September of this year. However, they will be participating in a Global Pride event later in June. Different regions in Utah have made similar adjustments for their pride celebrations. I wonder if pride events rescheduled for later in the year will end up being cancelled due to a second wave of COVID-19. The uncertainty is scary, but the sense of community that is being fostered by Pride events helps alleviate some of the stress of feeling uncertain or disconnected. #ASU #HST580

Due to the impact of COVID-19, the Utah Pride Center was forced to lay off much of their staff. The impact of the pandemic on local LGBTQ resources makes me worry for some in the community who would otherwise have jobs or be getting help. #ASU #HST580

Working at a school during COVID-19 has felt like a whirlwind. The transition to an online format with no notice and a sort of "learn as we go" training has been tiring. I'm grateful that things worked out and that schools were still able to provide quality educational opportunities despite being shuttered. Turning in my keys for summer was bittersweet. It'll be nice to take time to reflect and decompress over the summer, and plan for a potential return in the fall. It was a very odd first year in education, and an odd way to end the school year. A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the future and what will happen next, but if educators can survive this year, they can survive anything. #ASU #HST580

The Trevor Project notes concerns with physical and social distancing as it relates to LGBTQ youth. The Trevor Project also highlights their 24/7 crisis line and various mediums for contact which LGBTQ people can call or use if they feel they are in need of help or support. I feel extremely grateful to have an organization like The Trevor Project already established during times like this. I know what it's like to struggle with mental health issues, and I have been fortunate enough to have great support. I know that is not the same case for everyone, and I'm grateful that The Trevor Project can help those in need. #ASU #HST580

Surveys conducted by the Human Rights Campaign and PSB research demonstrate the vulnerability faced by the LGBTQ community during this crisis. LGBTQ people of color are disproportionately impacted by unemployment amid COVID-19. It's hard to process that these issues are present during an international crisis. At many times, it feels like the LGBTQ community is fighting a two front war. #ASU #HST580

The LGBTQ+ community faces unique challenges amid the COVID-19 crisis from areas related to health, healthcare, and job benefits. This flyer feels gut wrenching during a crisis, and it demonstrates how much further the LGBTQ community still must go before full equality is actually realized. #ASU #HST580

On a flight from Denver, CO to Boise, ID there were roughly 15 people on the entire plane. This flight would normally have every seat full. Masks were required for everyone who boarded the plane, drinks and snacks were not served, and people were seated at least 1-2 rows apart from each other.

Diablo Magazine recognized Choicelunch as a local food service business that is "Helping the Most Vulnerable" during the COVID-19 pandemic. After the announcement of school closures across California, Choicelunch swiftly moved from delivering 17,000 lunches across the state to providing grocery staples to their customers to combat food shortages and difficulties presented by the traditional grocery story model. Choicelunch was recognized alongside Monster Pho, the Alameda County Community Food Bank, and Doubling Helping Hands.

On April 8, 2020, I had to have a root canal redone. I had been in self-isolation since March 17, and it was unnerving to leave the house to have this procedure done since I have asthma. Catching Covid-19 would not be suitable for me, so having to lay with my mouth wide open for an extended period was not ideal. Unfortunately, the procedure could not wait. When I arrived at the dentist's office, my temperature was checked before I was allowed to exit my car. I wore a cloth mask into the building where I was required to wash my hands before interacting with the staff. Once I was taken to the back, I had to rinse with alcohol-based mouth wash for no less than 30 seconds. During the procedure, the endodontist wore a face shield and mask. Air was circulated over my face and away from both the dental assistant and endodontist towards the open door. The procedure took about an hour since they chose to examine the failing root canal, refill it, and seal the crown all in the same day. Typically this would require two visits, one to check and refill the root canal and one to seal the crown. After the procedure was done, I was allowed to wash my hands before putting my mask back on and then rewash my hands before exiting the office. Once in my car, I used hand sanitizer before driving home. By far, the strangest visit I've had to the dentist, but they made sure to take every precaution they could to keep their patients safe.

What will the future look like for new college graduates amid a global pandemic? #ASU #HST580

Graduates practice social distancing during their ceremony. Even during the pandemic important events and social gatherings can happen, with proper precautions taken. #ASU #HST580

A family sits together while waiting for the graduation ceremony to start. Even during times of crisis, it is essential that celebrations and recognition of achievements continue.

Staging area for the Logan-Magnolia graduation ceremony. Family groups are allowed to sit together in groups smaller than 10, but groups must remain at least 6 feet apart.

Gymnasium being setup for a social distancing graduation. This photo speaks volumes to the importance of a graduation ceremony for these young adults and the drive to find a way to keep some resemblance of normalcy.

NBC news on Instagram shares a photo of a couple waiting to get married at a socially distanced marriage booth in Anaheim, CA. Many weddings were postponed or cancelled as a result of the virus, but many couples have still gotten married in the face of it all.

This meme depicts Indiana Jones from the ride in Disneyland trying to shore up the economy with the $1200 stimulus check as it was first going out and not really being able to close the gap. Personally, I don't think the US government is doing enough to help people in perilous situations and a $1200 check doesn't really go that far for people who are low income, especially when people have to worry about healthcare, rent, and food. Many may have lost their jobs or cannot work due to being high risk and/or not being able to do their jobs online for various reasons.

An image shared on the Santa Cruz, CA subreddit showing the beach in front of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on day 60 the Shelter in Place along with some responses to the photo. This beach is usually very busy, especially on weekends during summer, and usually full of tourists visiting the amusement park. Because this beach is so busy there is usually a lot of trash here in the sand. I used to live near this beach when I live in Santa Cruz, and it is very weird seeing it empty like this at a time when it should be busy.

We used to do bar trivia in Redondo Beach, CA every Wednesday night. Now that everything is closed, the quizmaster, John, from King Trivia decided to do events through Zoom. It was surprisingly easy! The quizmaster would bring us all into a room of about 50 different screens (many were couples sharing a webcam). A couple people were in Australia and Costa Rica, which they wouldn't normally be able to do at an in-person trivia! Once all the questions were asked in the joint room, our teams were sent to our own 'breakout' rooms where we could discuss the questions and come up with answers. This night was also costume night so several people were dressed up, though by this point near the end of the game only a few of us still had our costumes on. We didn't win but we had a good time!

A user shared a screenshot of a wedding photo they recreated in Animal Crossing on the reddit.com/r/AnimalCrossing subreddit. The virus canceled a lot of plans for people and people are finding new and innovative ways to still have a celebration of the event in the safety of their own homes. Video games have been a good resource for socializing safely for those able to access them.

This is a flyer that seems to have been passed out in the Westlake and Pico Union neighborhoods of Los Angeles. Currently these neighborhoods have the highest death counts for LA County. Many of these people are lower socioeconomic status and non-white. Many of them have front lines jobs that cannot be done from home and live in more crowded neighborhoods.

This is a screenshot of a Reddit.com/r/AnimalCrossing. In the game, players can send letters to their future selves. This person sent themselves a letter for 2 months after the beginning of quarantine, thinking it would be over by now. I think it really highlights how we weren't prepared for the virus, nor did a majority of people anticipate being under lockdown for this long.

Es una broma del corona virus.

I've been interested in finding out how people are faring downtown Los Angeles, CA where there is a large homeless population. This image was shared on the r/losangeles subreddit of Reddit.com. It is striking to me because it shows how homeless are still out on the streets during the pandemic, making their rough situation even worse.

This humorous meme shows that many people are bored and are getting crazy with their shopping while quarantined.

This is a humorous statement about how many have achieved important and grand tasks while they were quarantined. However, most of us just try to get through the day.

This is a meme that was posted to Instagram comparing our current recommendation of being six feet apart to some other "fun" activities we have done while being six feet apart. #Coronavirus, #groceryshopping,#fear, #warrior

Amidst the global pandemic of COVID-19, the DeNinno family made a last minute decision to change their birth plan and welcome their son, Rocco Cruz DeNinno, in the comfort of their own home instead of at a hospital.

Contra Costa County in California issued an ordinance requiring patrons to wear masks when entering any open essential business during the shelter in place order which began March 13, 2020. Businesses within the town of Danville, as well as local government, worked hard to spread word of the new ordinance. *Crumbs (Danville, California), Town of Danville

A meme shared in a Discord server about how extroverts are having a hard time handling the lockdown while introverts are doing alright. As an introvert my daily life hasn't changed too much aside from not being able to go out and do things occasionally. I don't mind staying at home at all while I have friends who are really struggling without being able to go out and socialize in person.