Ramadan under Quarantine

Today was the first day of fasting for my Muslim friends. Normally it would be a uniting time shared with family and friends, but under quarantine, it’s observed in isolation. For the students on campus, there was worry that they wouldn’t be able to eat because dinner is only served from 4:30–6:30 pm. Thankfully, the dining staff were accommodating and will be delivering food individually at sunset. They also dropped off two boxes full of storable foods and drinks. Unfortunately, some problems still persist. To quote my friend, “Man, I need more food.” Fasting while finals season is approaching makes it difficult to concentrate, and people need to replenish as much as possible when breaking it. Hopefully they can get more food from dining or can figure out a way to order healthy food online at night.