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Facemasks: The Physical vs. Psychological Effects

Facemasks: The Physical vs. Psychological Effects

Rylee Farrar, Staff Writer April 1, 2022

In April of 2020, the CDC announced mask guidelines and recommended that people wear masks in public. This mandate appear to have been extremely successful at preventing the spread of COVID-19 as masks...

As Omicron Spreads, Thousands of Christmas Flights Were Cancelled

As Omicron Spreads, Thousands of Christmas Flights Were Cancelled

Rishi Shah, Staff Writer January 11, 2022
Due to the recent surge of Omicron cases among not just passengers but also airline staff, thousands of would-be passengers had their Christmas flights canceled at the last minute during the holidays.
We Made It!

We Made It!

Lizbeth Agyemang, Staff Writer June 4, 2021

It has been a very stressful, yet motivational school year. The way the school year started was unconventional, to say the least. Starting off with half-day schedules was very frustrating in the beginning...

14 Day Epidemic: One Year Later

14 Day Epidemic: One Year Later

Rylee Farrar, Editor March 5, 2021

On January 21, 2020, the U.S. was faced with its first case of COVID-19. Over a year later, that number has expanded to a whopping 29 million as the shutdown's anniversary nears. On March 9, 2020, New...

The New Strains of COVID-19

The New Strains of COVID-19

Muznah Aquil, Staff Writer January 7, 2021

As the uncertainties of COVID-19 continue to unfold, its new strain has created a great load of tension for people around the world. Initially found in the United Kingdom, the strain quickly spread and...

The Long-Awaited COVID-19 Vaccine

The Long-Awaited COVID-19 Vaccine

Doris Lee, Editor January 7, 2021

After approximately a year of coronavirus outbreaks and infections, a vaccine was finally approved and administered in mid-December to healthcare workers and residents in long-term nursing homes. Although...

Broadway to stay dark until June 2021

Broadway to stay dark until June 2021

Natalie Borusewicz, Staff Writer November 12, 2020

As we all know, COVID-19 has caused almost everything to close. New York City’s Broadway shows are no exception. Until May or even June 2021, theater fans won't have the option to send their respects...

Covid-19 Surpasses One Million Recorded Deaths

Covid-19 Surpasses One Million Recorded Deaths

Rylee Farrar, Staff Writer October 1, 2020

On January 11, 2020, China reported its first Coronavirus death. Nearly ten months later, over one million deaths have been documented, and a nearby halt remains unlikely. With delayed government response...

Coronavirus causes lockdown of Wuhan and surrounding countries

Coronavirus causes lockdown of Wuhan and surrounding countries

Sean Lee, Staff Writer February 6, 2020

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus began in Wuhan, China and has spread to various countries. In an effort to quarantine the area, the Chinese government has restricted anyone except medical personnel from flying...

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