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Courtesy of Anne Donohue's Radio Journalism class.

Courtesy of Anne Donohue's Radio Journalism class.

Courtesy of Anne Donohue's Radio Journalism class.

Courtesy of Anne Donohue's Radio Journalism class.

Courtesy of Anne Donohue's Radio Journalism class.

Courtesy of Anne Donohue's Radio Journalism class.

BOSTON — Fear of the coronavirus has swept campuses and countries alike. It’s been already over a month since stay-at-home orders and quarantines began. Many students stopped meeting their friends face to face, and many workers have lost their jobs. According to the Washington Post, nearly half the nation has felt this crisis negatively impact their mental health. Some students are worried about not performing their best during this crisis. Some workers are worried about future lay-offs and the unemployed are worried about how long the crisis will continue. Dr. Offner spoke about the coronavirus crisis and its impacts on mental health.

This story was reported by Inyeong Kim.

Good morning, and welcome to your Friday Five, a weekly newscast from the Boston University News Service. Today we’ll take a look at our top stories from this week, including the challenges of teaching remotely, Asian Carp in the Midwest, and some of the reopening protests in California’s beach cities. Let’s get started so you can start your day.

“Friday Five” is a weekly podcast from the Boston University News Service hosted by the BUNS Editorial Board where we tackle the week’s top stories. Tune in to stay up to date on all things Boston.

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Teaching from Home: http://bunewsservice.com/teaching-in-the-age-of-covid-19/

Library Data: http://bunewsservice.com/weekly-wonder-despite-boston-shutdowns-card-use-at-the-boston-public-library-decreased-only-slightly/

Asian Carp: http://bunewsservice.com/canadians-be-warned-covering-the-midwest-carp-crisis/

Ramona Mirage: http://bunewsservice.com/gender-roles-are-a-mirage-the-life-of-a-boston-drag-queen/

Beach Protests: http://bunewsservice.com/listen-california-residents-protest-beach-closures-in-seal-beach-calif/

As demonstrations protesting stay-at-home orders pop up across the country, residents of Seal Beach, California, gathered at the Seal Beach pier on May 2nd to protest the closure of beaches in the state. Governor Gavin Newsom shut down beaches in Orange County after shores were packed with people looking to beat the heat.

Many carry American flags as well as "Don't Tread on Me" banners. Some young protesters have their messages on boogie boards, such as “Gavin Don’t Surf” and “Open the Beach - It’s my Playground.”

The pier is right next to a police station, and local law enforcement was present to ensure safety. Sergeant Nick Nicholas, the spokesperson for the Seal Beach Police Department says that they want people to express their views while staying safe.

While the protest remained peaceful, attendees did push past caution tape to move onto the beach. Seal Beach police followed on beach vehicles and returned demonstrators to the street. Protesters then took a walk down Main Street, flags, signs, and surfboards in tow.

Hannah Harn reported from Seal Beach, CA.

Good morning, and welcome to your Friday Five, a weekly newscast from the Boston University News Service. Today we’ll take a look at our top stories from this week, including one student’s remote learning challenges, PPE donations from Brookline students, and a look at how the Boston Symphony Orchestra is playing through the quarantine. Let’s get started so you can start your day.

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Classes in the Car: http://bunewsservice.com/in-search-of-a-hotspot-how-one-local-student-is-learning-remotely-in-her-car/

Quarantine Watchlist: http://bunewsservice.com/?p=53194

BSO Online: http://bunewsservice.com/boston-symphony-orchestra-keeps-making-music-despite-coronavirus-cancellations-%ef%bb%bf/

Cannabis Tax Windfall: http://bunewsservice.com/some-towns-miss-out-on-cannabis-tax-windfall/

Brookline PPE Project: http://bunewsservice.com/brookline-students-collect-ppe-to-be-donated-to-local-hospitals/