ts Jessica Berget Editor-in-Chief Summer lockdown, was going to ruin our summers, some ckdown restrictions have been relaxed in BC. This gives an optimistic glimpse into how the future of this pandemic might pan out—if all goes according to plan. As of May 15, gatherings of two to six people will be allowed along with many businesses and public institutions (retail stores, libraries, restaurants, salons, etc.) potentially being reopened. This, as well as the opening of provincial parks during the day and elective surgeries, dental, and physiotherapy to resume by the middle Jr when we all thought this quarantine Oo Room 1020 - 700 Royal Ave. Douglas College New Westminster, BC, V3L 5B2 604-525-3542 Jessica Berget Editor-in-Chief M editor@theotherpress.ca Position Open News Editor © news@theotherpress.ca Morgan Hannah A Life & Style Editor M lifeandstyle@theotherpress.ca Position Open Entertainment Editor M4 humour@theotherpress.ca Christine Weenk Layout Manager M layout@theotherpress.ca Lauren Kelly & Graphics Manager © graphics@theotherpress.ca — e a pt -! :" of May are some of the vital updates Dr. Bonnie Henry mentioned on CBC on May 6—to the relief of many. She also mentions that schools may be opening again in September and other places like movie theatres and camping may be open in time for summer but stresses that this is if social distancing measures are still followed. Best of all—many of us will be allowed to hug our loved ones again! While it may come as a relief to many, some are still feeling the weight of this lockdown take a toll on their mental, emotional, and physical health. And with good reason—humans are incredibly social creatures and these restrictions tests people’s ability to cope without @ theotherpress.ca © editor@theotherpress.ca ¥ © /theotherpress f/douglasotherpress Janis McMath Assistant Editor M assistant@theotherpress.ca Sonam Kaloti Arts Editor Marts@theotherpress.ca Matthew Fraser Opinions Editor M opinions@theotherpress.ca Caroline Ho Web Editor © webeditor@theotherpress.ca Nhi Jenny' Vo Production Assistant Jacey Gibb Distribution Manager bb > => wae, having a blast social contact—essentially a death sentence to some. While the restrictions may not be completely gone, there are still ways to have fun with your friends and family without going out and still maintaining social distances. Have a distanced picnic in the park, watching a movie, or playing board games over video chat. If you have a car, go ona long drive or drive to a far away trail or hike. You can also go on bike rides or walks while still staying distanced. Tennis courts and other sports facilities will also be opening up by the middle of May, so you can also begin going outside to exert some energy and enjoy the spring weather while still staying socially Brittney MacDonald Business Manager Athena Little Udeshi Seneviratne Illustrators Atiba Nelson Staff Reporter Craig Allan Tania Arora EG Manilag Staff Writers Billy Bui Staff Photographer Jerrison Oracion Brandon Yip Senior Columnists Richard Dick Jonathan Pabico Contributors Cover layout by Lauren Kelly Feature layout by Christine Weenk Photo-lIllustration by Anastasia Simonovich distanced. It might not everything, but it’s the closest to normal we've had in a few months, and I already have plans to hug my family as soon as the day comes. While restrictions ease in BC, the Other Press team also eases up on our issues as we move on to our monthly summer schedule. We'll be back at the beginning of each month witha brand spanking new issue. Check for updates and new articles at our website (theotherpress.ca). Limes, Jessica Berget Jessica Berget The Other Press has been Douglas College’s student newspaper since 1976. Since 1978 we have been an autonomous publication, independent of the student union. We are a registered society under the Society Act of British Columbia, governed by an eight-person board of directors appointed by our staff. Our head office is located in the New Westminster campus. The Other Press is published weekly during the fall and winter semesters, and monthly during the summer. We receive our funding from a student levy collected through tuition fees every semester at registration, and from local and national advertising revenue. The Other Press is a member of the Canadian University Press (CUP), a syndicate of student newspapers that includes papers from all across Canada. The Other Press reserves the right to choose what we will publish, and we will not publish material that is hateful, obscene, or condones or promotes illegal activities. Submissions may be edited for clarity and brevity if necessary. All images used are copyright to their respective owners.