The Big Ten was the first domino to fall by announcing plans for conference-only schedules for fall sports. The Pac-12 followed suit, and we’re now waiting on what the other conferences will do, most notably the rest of the Power Five: the SEC, Big 12, and ACC.

Today is the hottest day of the year so far and while staying indoors is recommended, that is not an option for everybody.

If you get a call from a number you don’t recognize, don’t hit decline — it might be a contact tracer calling to let you know that someone you’ve been near has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Scheduling flexibility, the mitigation of risk that comes with travel and the ability to share testing protocols were the primary factors behind the Big Ten’s plan to schedule conference-only games during the coming season, a move that may foreshadow similar decisions from other Power Five leagues and the rest of the Bowl Subdivision.

As we approach yet another month of the COVID-19 pandemic, you might be developing a bit of cabin fever. That coupled with businesses beginning to reopen might be tempting you to book a vacation. Unfortunately, the pandemic is far from over, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) still suggests staying home for your own safety as well as for those you may encounter upon leaving the house. However, if you do decide to travel this summer and stay in a hotel, local laws permitting, you’ll want to take as many safety precautions as possible.

There are many statistics available regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, although they aren’t necessarily well coordinated at the national level.

Apparently, I had no idea what being “stir-crazy” actually meant until we entered this indefinite solitary confinement they call quarantine. Even as a proud introvert, it feels like the universe is shoving all the plans I’ve ever canceled in my face and screaming, “IS THIS WHAT YOU WANTED?” This is absolutely not what any of us wanted—as any introvert will tell you, part of the thrill is canceling plans. With no plans to cancel, this endless abyss of plans that could have been (canceled) feels like a discount version of Groundhog Day. Not only are we mourning the closures of our favorite restaurants, stores, and bars, but many of the activities that kept us sane are no longer an option.

If you’re like most of us, you’ve spent the last four months working out with bodyweight workouts or curling wine bottles and itching to return to the gym where you can get in some serious strength training. As states begin to slowly reopen, your local gym is likely opening its doors, too.